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Feature Story One year after Allegan County took over shelter operations, collaboration with Wishbone Pet Rescue continues to enhance adoptions, volunteer programs, and community outreach. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Public-private partnership supports Allegan County Animal Shelter

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 24, 2025
Feature Story Children First Lakeshore and Good Hands Plainwell received $1,500 for their backpack nutrition programs. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Increasing food security — one backpack at a time and with the help of a new ACCF grant program

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 24, 2025
Feature Story Iridescent Health Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Shining an iridescent light on LGBTQIA+ healthcare: Cares of Kalamazoo opens new clinic

Casey GrootenThursday, February 20, 2025
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Talent Together: Addressing teacher shortages across Michigan

Paula McCambridgeThursday, February 20, 2025
Longform Voces Early Childhood Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Back office resources designed to support Calhoun County childcare businesses

Jane ParikhThursday, February 20, 2025
Feature Story nleaillustration Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

'A bold vision' for four northern Michigan counties

RIX StaffThursday, February 20, 2025
Feature Story Early Education Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Kindergarten readiness programs demonstrating success in Battle Creek

Jane ParikhThursday, February 20, 2025
In The News Dr. MacKinnon CMU Epicenter - Mount PleasantCommunity Development

Dr. Neil MacKinnon reflects on first 100 days as CMU President

Megan NeeleyThursday, February 20, 2025
Development News “The Circular Economy Grants fund innovation and collaboration to reimagine the reuse and recycling of materials,” says Matt Flechter, recycling markets specialist with EGLE. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Brown City company among 30 grant winners working to bolster Michigan's circular economy

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 20, 2025
Development News “The National Register recognition of the Vicksburg Union Depot is a remarkable achievement for our small community,” says Leah Milowe, museum administrator and curator at the Vicksburg Historical Society and Historic Village. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Theaters, depots, and more: 11 Michigan sites added to National Register of Historic Places in '24

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 20, 2025
Feature Story “It's important we act now to ensure a cleaner, healthier and more resilient community for future generations,” says Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

Ahead of the curve: How Sterling Heights aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 20, 2025
Development News “The Circular Economy Grants fund innovation and collaboration to reimagine the reuse and recycling of materials,” says Matt Flechter, recycling markets specialist with EGLE. Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

Innovators in Michigan's circular economy win big grants in Detroit, Southfield, Wixom, and more

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 20, 2025
Feature Story Kayak launch at North River Road Park on the Black River. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Kimball Township works with Community Foundation to purchase land for canoe and kayak launch park

Sarah SpohnWednesday, February 19, 2025
Longform EMU organic chemistry professor Dr. Cory Email in EMU's fermentation lab. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

EMU fermentation science program prepares students for careers in brewing, food science, and more

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News Bonnie Billups Jr., Lakesha Williams, and Latricia Juide in the HUB Community Center food pantry. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsi Township nonprofit opens food pantry at new community center, with more services to come

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News U-M assistant professor Jovan Kamcev places a filter membrane between two electrodes, which measure how well the membrane conducts electricity. This helps his team predict how well it can purify water. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

U-M researchers develop cheaper, easier method to make seawater safe to drink

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 19, 2025
Feature Story Donna Bogle enjoys the little acts of kindness and small stores. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

SHORE STORY: Small store, small acts, big impact

Donna BogleMonday, February 17, 2025
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration

The LakeshoreFriday, February 14, 2025
Feature Story Sandy Karbowski holding a photo of Hattie Dunlap, the restaurant’s first cook. The Keel - Port HuronEntrepreneurship

Hattie Dunlap helped make fried chicken popular at Port Huron’s Chicken in the Rough

Joseph HayesThursday, February 13, 2025
Longform Carmen Bell Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Opera premiere in Battle Creek gives voice to the Tangled Roots of slavery

Jane ParikhThursday, February 13, 2025
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