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Dillon Barr, center, pictured with a group of people from one of his trips around the world.
Photo: Dillon Barr, center, pictured with a group of people from one of his trips around the world. Photo Courtesy of Dillon Barr.

UPword Starry, starry night: U.P.'s second annual Dark Sky Festival embraces the night skies Read Article

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Route Bay City Pickleball serves up fun and fitness for people of all ages and abilities Read Article

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The Keel Algonquin Elementary School teacher utilizes outdoor learning to enhance youth education Read Article

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Concentrate Naloxone machines and other harm reduction efforts aim to reduce Ypsi-area opioid overdose deaths Read Article

A naloxone vending machine at the Ypsilanti District Library's Whittaker Road branch.
Photo: A naloxone vending machine at the Ypsilanti District Library's Whittaker Road branch. Doug Coombe

Southwest Michigan What's behind the big red doors? Sanctuary in the city Read Article

Epicenter Summerhill Village: Pioneering sustainable living with Clayton eBuilt™ homes in central Michigan Read Article

Summerhill Village’s Clubhouse
Photo: Summerhill Village’s Clubhouse Photo Credit Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

The Keel Bridge to Bay Trail adds new connection on Clinton Avenue in St. Clair Read Article

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Southwest Michigan Safe space at Battle Creek’s Voces helps immigrants navigate legal landscape Read Article

John Grap

Southwest Michigan Battle Creek Did Not Burn: Documentary chronicles local events after MLK's assasination Read Article

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Southwest Michigan Kalamazoo's Sarkozy Bakery: Old world baking in an ever-changing world Read Article

Fran Dwith

Metromode Oak Park public safety officers reflect on the past and future as a new year begins Read Article

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100 red dresses call attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Movement

Kathy BackusThursday, May 9, 2024
Over 100 red dresses are displayed across Mt. Pleasant, drawing attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Movement. Hosted at 10 sites, including museums and libraries, the exhibition aims to raise awareness. An event on May 16 at Broadway Park will feature speakers and personal stories. Community organizations, including the Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant, are supporting the initiative, with plans for future annual events.
Innovation News Putt-r-round's pop-up miniature golf course. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Ypsi residents expand pop-up mini-golf business to include mobile 9-hole par-1 course

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 8, 2024
Ypsilanti residents Jef Porkins and Jade Weber have transformed their passion for mini-golf into a pop-up mini-golf business called Putt-r-round.
Development News Civil Rights leader Malcolm X lived with his brother’s family in the Inkster house at 4852 Williams St. from 1952 to ‘53. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Historic preservation efforts at Malcolm X House in Inkster win Governor's Award

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 9, 2024
"The preservation of the Malcom X home is a source of pride for city residents. I am pleased it was chosen to restore this important piece of the Inkster’s history,” says Sen. Dayna Polehanki (5th District). 
Feature Story Homg Miller leads a fitness class for in person participants at the Detroit office of the Association of Chinese Americans and participants on Zoom. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Metro Detroit project focuses on culturally relevant home care for older Chinese Americans

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 8, 2024
The Metro Detroit-based Association of Chinese Americans is developing a training program to address the shortage of direct care workers equipped to serve older Chinese Americans in Southeast Michigan. 
Feature Story Marysville Community Center is located at 876 E. Huron Blvd. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

100 years of community spirit: The history of Marysville

Cynthia McClungThursday, May 9, 2024
Explore the history of Marysville as the city celebrates its 100-year anniversary on May 10 at Alexander's Premier Banquet Facility. 
Feature Story The latest installation in Port Austin's barn art project is a mural by Detroit artist Bakpak Durden. Inspiration came from a local poet. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Detroit artist Bakpak Durden's mural is the latest barn art in Port Austin project

Erica HobbsThursday, May 9, 2024
The newest installation in Port Austin's popular barn art project is a mural by Detroit artist Bakpak Durden. The work, “Confronting Loneliness,” was inspired by the poems of Port Austin poet Jane Mayes.
Feature Story Allegan County Transportation recently purchased its first fleet of seven propane-powered buses. The LakeshoreTransportation

Allegan County hosts transportation open house

The Lakeshore staffTuesday, May 7, 2024
Allegan County Transportation is inviting the public to an open house on May 10 to celebrate its  growth, additions to the fleet, new technology, and expanded opportunities to serve residents. 
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Munising: Revitalized by tourism

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, May 8, 2024
Munising, the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior, is experiencing a resurgence, thanks to growing waves of tourism and interest in outdoor recreation.
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