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Development News Lavender Farms list Route Bay CityEconomic Development

Visitors can tour a growing agritourism farm, specializing in lavender and wildflowers

Monday, June 30, 2025
The Fields at Linwood, a lavender farm in Bay County, hosts its annual Open Fields event from July 4-6.
Longform Supplemental Science student Madison Taylor with her exhibit on soil samples at a science fair at WAY Academy in Detroit. Metromode - Metro DetroitParks and Recreation

Metroparks offer year-round hands-on science classes in 2 Detroit schools

Patrick DunnMonday, June 30, 2025
Through the Supplemental Science program, Huron-Clinton Metroparks staff work with school staff to offer science lessons in schools, usually multiple times a week throughout the school year. 
Feature Story ALICE Southwest Michigan

ALICE Report: Rising number of households struggling to make ends meet

Jane ParikhSunday, June 29, 2025
A new report shows over half of households in Albion, Springfield, and Homer Township are struggling to afford basic needs. Stagnant wages and rising costs leave many living just above or below the poverty line.
Feature Story Leah Broomfield The LakeshoreEquity

Deaf mentor's journey shows strength of inclusive hiring and support services

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 27, 2025
Leah Broomfield’s new role as a deaf mentor highlights how inclusive hiring and community collaboration open doors for deaf professionals.
Feature Story Chloe Nabozney. The Keel - Port HuronKids and Education

Chloe Nabozney redefines norms as an aspiring young, black female police officer from a rural town

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, June 26, 2025
Chloe Nabozney, a recent graduate of Landmark Academy in Kimball, talks about her goal of becoming a police officer after attending the St. Clair County Explorers Program. She hopes to inspire other young, black women to become cops in a predominantly male field.
Feature Story MSU's PA Medicine program includes 12 months of clinical experience. Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

MSU's PA Medicine program helps fill the gap in health care in rural Michigan

RIX StaffThursday, June 26, 2025
The first graduates of Michigan State University's PA Medicine program are working across the state -- some in medically underserved communities or in rural areas like the U.P., where there is a health care provider shortage.  
Innovation News The first five Michigan graduates of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Ann Arbor SPARK, WCC celebrate first Michigan grads of manufacturing education program

Jaishree DrepaulThursday, June 26, 2025
The inaugural cohort is leaving the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program with two years of work experience, degrees, and job offers. 
Feature Story An attendee is wrapped in a Pride flag at at Allegan, Speak Up event. The LakeshoreEquity

Pride Fund expands LGBTQIA+ support across Allegan County communities

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Seven organizations receive grants to improve LGBTQIA+ mental health, visibility, and belonging; highlights include Out On the Lakeshore’s new initiative.
Longform Cam Underdown and Chris Powers are the co-founders of ReciproCity, which developed a new housing resources website called Shelter Oakland. Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

Real-time shelter bed openings and other housing resources offered on new Shelter Oakland website

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 25, 2025
A new website offers real-time information on the number of beds available at almost all Oakland County shelters, as well as a massive list of resources available to those experiencing housing insecurity in the county. 
Feature Story A fundraiser for the "Big Annie" statue earlier this year at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. UPword - UPArts and Culture

Plans for 'Big Annie' statue get major fundraising boost

UPword StaffTuesday, June 24, 2025
The America 250MI Committee has awarded $50,000 to the Big Annie Statue Project in Calumet. The money will help build a statue to honor Anna “Big Annie” Klobuchar Clemenec, a prominent labor activist during the early 20th century.
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