Benton Harbor could benefit in new governor’s plan for MEDC

Gov. Rick Snyder’s urban economic development team at the Michigan Economic Development Corp. is working to bolster businesses in the state’s cities, focusing primarily on Detroit, Saginaw, Flint, Highland Park […]

Good Morning America highlights President’s visit
WMU mug keeps cups out of landfill
FireKeepers expands with hotel, event center
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DeLano Farms offers CSA for first time
Kalamazoo invites Art Hoppers downtown
Housing development project could rebuild community, rebuild lives
Cooperative strikes up a new tune for musicians seeking shelter
Serving up burgers with inspiration on the side

Craig and Daphney Dotson, owners of the popular new diner Studio Grill, encourage their customers to get creative -- in their food orders and in their artistry. Writer Zinta Aistars talks to the Dotsons about how a restaurant becomes a "vessel of inspiration."

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