Rural Innovation Exchange Charlevoix's iconic castle: A story of innovation, history and change in Northern Michigan Read Article

Epicenter Inside Soolicious Cake Art Studio: Passion, precision, and the perfect buttercream Read Article

Soolicious Cake Art Studio is located at 4912 E. Pickard Street in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Photo: Soolicious Cake Art Studio is located at 4912 E. Pickard Street in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Photo Credit Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

Southwest Michigan Phenomenal Woman: Bringing historical women's stories to life in Battle Creek Read Article

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The Keel For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive Read Article

The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves.
Photo: The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Photo courtesy of Port Huron Prowlers.

Rural Innovation Exchange From Munising to Memphis: Two brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan Read Article

Concentrate Big House, big environmental impact: How U-M is reimagining sustainability at Michigan Stadium Read Article

Michigan Stadium.
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Metromode Yoga with cats brings the mental health we need right now Read Article

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Concentrate Whitmore Lake's M-36 coffee roastery carries on legacy of Ann Arbor's Espresso Royale coffee shops Read Article

M-36 Coffee Roasters co-owner Ken Pargulski at their Whitmore Lake headquarters.
Photo: M-36 Coffee Roasters co-owner Ken Pargulski at their Whitmore Lake headquarters. Doug Coombe

The Keel Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots Read Article

Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
Photo: Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster. Rachael Odish.

Southwest Michigan Tribal Voices Amplified: A new era of representation in Michigan legislative history Read Article

John Grap

Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown Howell Read Article

Downtown Howell’s success is testament to the power of collaboration
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Southwest Michigan Can the 'River of Death' be tamed? West Main residents, businesses express appetite for 'road diet' Read Article

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Metromode How does affordable housing get built in Oakland County? Read Article

Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale.
Photo: Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale. Steve Koss

Metromode Is this Detroit's most outrageous fall dessert? Shake bar goes over the top Read Article

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Southwest Michigan An adventurous, low-frequency life: Creating straw bale home and farm from scratch at Solfed Farms Read Article

Fran Dwight

Heartside Rising: The arts inspire growth in eclectic Grand Rapids neighborhood Read Article

Tommy Allen

Rural Innovation Exchange How one rural Michigan brewery created community Read Article

A craft beer enthusiast, Jeremy Grossenbacher grew up in Coopersville.
Photo: A craft beer enthusiast, Jeremy Grossenbacher grew up in Coopersville. Craig Watson

Midland Meet Me in Midtown: The revitalization of a Midland neighborhood Read Article

UPword Marquette Rising: Outdoor recreation and intentional development fuel growth Read Article

Tom Buchkoe

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding Read Article

Bridget Smith, Tanya Andrews, Ashleigh Donahey, Anne Davis, and Ariane Donnelly at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market.
Photo: Bridget Smith, Tanya Andrews, Ashleigh Donahey, Anne Davis, and Ariane Donnelly at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Doug Coombe

Metromode How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit Read Article

People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park.
Photo: People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park. Steve Koss

Corktown Rising: Urban dreamers paved the way for historic neighborhood's rebirth Read Article

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

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Southwest Michigan Success smells sweet for Battle Creek chocolatier Read Article

Rural Innovation Exchange It's electrifying: The U.P. is home to first of its kind electric off-road vehicle charging network Read Article

Rural Innovation Exchange Charlevoix's iconic castle: A story of innovation, history and change in Northern Michigan Read Article

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Kalamazoo Poetry Festival honors 'Gratitude' this year with a three-day event

Thursday, April 24, 2025
This year's Kalamazoo Poetry Festival features the theme "Gratitude" during a three-day celebration of all things poetry, April 24 to 26.
Development News “This is more than a redevelopment — it’s a rebirth,” says Southfield Mayor Dr. Ken Siver. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Mixed-use developments in Ferndale and Southfield vary in size and scope but both win state support

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 24, 2025
“The Vester Flats mixed-use project will provide new workforce housing that is much needed throughout the State of Michigan," says Walters Group CEO Matt Walters.
Longform Misty Lyn Bergeron and The Big Beautiful performing at The Ark in 2023. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

"Hallowed ground": Performers reflect on 60 years of community and creativity at the Ark

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, April 23, 2025
To observe the Ark's 60th anniversary, we spoke with close to a dozen local and not-so-local artists about their memories of the beloved Ann Arbor folk venue.
Feature Story Patient rights form Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Protecting patient rights: How community mental health goes above and beyond

Brianna NargisoTuesday, April 22, 2025
MI Mental Health spoke with Wil Morris, CEO Sanilac County Community Mental Health about how local agencies help mental health patients navigate their rights.
Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are celebrating this Earth Day by rolling out several new pilot initiatives that are the first steps in an ambitious plan to combat the impacts of climate change.
Feature Story Carla Flanders will sign copies of “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections, at two upcoming events. The LakeshoreArts and Culture

Muskegon entrepreneur writes book to chronicle child's milestones

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 18, 2025
Carla Flanders debuts “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections.  
Feature Story Downtown Drugs Epicenter - Mount PleasantEntrepreneurship

Heart, hospitality, and a side of nostalgia at Downtown Drugs Soda Shoppe

Sarah R. Adams-SlominskiThursday, April 17, 2025
At Downtown Drugs in Mt. Pleasant, the charm of an old-fashioned soda counter meets the warmth of community connection. Guided by longtime local Agnes McDonald, the Soda Shoppe is more than a lunch spot—it’s a place filled with friendly faces, homemade comfort food, and small acts of kindness.
Partner Content SCCCMH's 2025 Creative Arts High School Contest's Best in Show: Be Kind to Your Mind by Ella Vokes (10th grade) at Yale High School. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

The Power of Creativity: How engaging in the arts promotes mental wellness

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthThursday, April 17, 2025
SCCCMH recently announced the winners of their 2025 Creative Arts Contest, highlighting art created by elementary, middle, and high school students across the county and its positive impact on mental wellness. 
Feature Story Crossing the Clinton River in Sterling Heights. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Business and non-profit organizations bridge the gap and work together in Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 17, 2025
Non-profit and for-profit organizations alike work together while lifting up the community through a series of unique partnerships and opportunities.
Partner Content AAoM NAT Conference vendors include autistic artists and entrepreneurs. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 17, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance. 
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First Michigan section of Marquette Greenway completed

Rosemary ParkerThursday, April 17, 2025
The first Michigan section of the long-planned Marquette Greenway, a trail that will go all the way to Chicago from New Buffalo, is finished. A ribbon-cutting will be held on Friday, April 25, in New Buffalo.  
Feature Story Certified harp practitioner and vibroacoustic harp therapy practitioner Karen Thueme plays music at her office in Richmond. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

"Music is for everyone": The therapeutic power of music therapy in Metro Detroit

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, April 17, 2025
While music therapy comes in many shapes and sizes, the practice has the power to improve well-being and promote healing for people of all ages and abilities. Metro Detroit offers several music therapy programs and therapeutic music practices.  
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