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Features

Feature Story A box of Lekker Chócó Treats chocolate-covered strawberries. Economic Development

Black-owned foodie businesses you should know about, and try

Sunday, February 9, 2025
This month we are celebrating Black history by looking to our future-makers. Here are some Black-owned businesses driving our foodie scene (and giving us some great Valentine's gift ideas!).
Feature Story Program leader for GiGi's Kitchen gives directions to participants to prepare food and teach the importance of health and wellness Second Wave - Michigan

Volunteers provide all-ages support to people with Down syndromeNonprofit Journal Project

Leo V. KaplanThursday, February 6, 2025
Volunteers do “all of the magic” at GiGi’s Playhouse, an achievement center with developmental and recreational programs for people with Down syndrome.
Feature Story Yoga with Cats Healthy Communities

Yoga with cats brings the mental health we need right now

Sarah SpohnThursday, February 6, 2025
Yoga with goats got us through a pandemic, but now there's a new fur-friendly option happening in Ferndale. Yoga classes with cats are taking off, and it's just the zen we've been looking for.
Feature Story PieSci Economic Development

4 Oak Park eateries that are taking pizza to the next level

Sierra OkoniewskiThursday, February 6, 2025
The city of Oak Park is cultivating a fresh vision for their community, and Michigan restauranteurs are taking notice.
Feature Story "I love country music, and grab influences from that, and sometimes you can hear a little bit of pop in my songs as well," says Rebecca Cameron, a local singer/songwriter set to play the 2025 Sterling Coffeehouse series. Arts and Culture

Sterling Coffeehouse series provides a chance for community to warm up over coffee and music

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 6, 2025
The Sterling Heights Community Center plays host to the Coffeehouse series, where local businesses provide complimentary refreshments and a varied roster of performers take the stage for free and ticketed events alike.
Development News “These funds will support the development of John Grace Arms, a transformative housing community that will offer 60 senior apartments, with a focus on fostering community engagement and recreation,” says Dana Chestnut, CHC’s Chief Lending Officer. Community Development

Adaptive reuse of historic Southfield school into affordable senior housing wins $750K grant

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 6, 2025
“These funds will support the development of John Grace Arms, a transformative housing community that will offer 60 senior apartments, with a focus on fostering community engagement and recreation,” says Dana Chestnut, CHC’s Chief Lending Officer.
Longform Tara Poore, manager of Children’s Services, left, and Megan Ford, manager of Autism and Intellectual Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Brianna NargisoTuesday, February 4, 2025
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
Feature Story Nate Rauh-Bieri is Head of Projects for JustAir Second Wave - Michigan

Collaboration gets Dearborn air quality data to people who need itNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Allison Torres BurtkaFriday, January 31, 2025
The City of Dearborn’s air quality monitoring program makes hyper-local air quality data easily accessible to residents. Since its launch last year, people have used it to make decisions about spending time outdoors, and the city has used data to assess options to improve air quality.
Partner Content Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults. Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 28, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.
Longform Ronita and Gregory Coleman are redeveloping the Casa Del Rey Apartments building in Pontiac. The project has been supported by Oakland County's new land bank and housing trust fund. Community Development

Land bank, trust fund, and more among Oakland County's innovative solutions to housing crisis

Patrick DunnMonday, January 27, 2025
Oakland County has adopted innovative new approaches to solve its housing affordability crisis since County Executive Dave Coulter took office in 2019.
Feature Story Real Estate Economic Development

Michigan women in real estate: What to expect in 2025

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, January 23, 2025
Housing prices in Michigan are expected to increase by 3 to 5% this year. Want to know more? Talk to the women in the industry. 
Development News “Advancing Macomb is proud to lead this innovative program, which underscores our commitment to fostering thriving communities through nonprofit collaboration and support,” says Phil Gilchrist, executive director of Advancing Macomb. Community Development

Macomb County nonprofits have chance to join debut ‘nonprofit accelerator’ program

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 23, 2025
“Advancing Macomb is proud to lead this innovative program, which underscores our commitment to fostering thriving communities through nonprofit collaboration and support,” says Phil Gilchrist, executive director of Advancing Macomb.
Development News The Chaldean Community Foundation in Sterling Heights. Community Development

Sterling Heights foundation wins permanent endowment through this unique initiative

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 23, 2025
“For these 11 organizations, being selected is a statement by this community that their work is so critical that they need to be here in perpetuity,” says Andrew Stein, president and CEO of the Children’s Foundation.
Longform Joe Williams, owner of The Pickleball Pop-Up in downtown Farmington. Entrepreneurship

How this former home goods store has been repurposed as an indoor pickleball facility

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 16, 2025
"It’s just kind of unique to have a sports facility within a retail space in such a high traffic area," says Joe Williams, owner of The Pickleball Pop-Up in downtown Farmington. "I don’t think that’s too common.”
Feature Story Holiday Arts and Culture

Winter rom-com finds love in Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saugatuck film locations

Thursday, January 16, 2025
“A Holiday I Do” is a star-studded holiday movie showcasing familiar destinations and small businesses in Grand Rapids, Saugatuck, and Metro Detroit. The movie focuses on a single mom trying to save the family farm, and puts a unique LGBTQ+ spin on the traditional Hallmark-style holiday love story. 
Feature Story Macomb Economic Development

Macomb's GDP hit $53B in 2024, here is where the county's investingMacombCounty2024.aspx

Genevieve FoxThursday, January 16, 2025
Macomb County’s GDP is at an all-time high of $53 billion. Here are the five target industries the county is focusing on (including some surprises), and what's ahead.
Feature Story The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 14, 2025
Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.
Feature Story “Friendsgiving dinner” with a group of teen participants in One Michigan’s CALM program Second Wave - Michigan

‘Our kids are very stressed’: Program boosts immigrant youth mental healthNonprofit Journal Project

Julie J. RiddleFriday, January 10, 2025
The threat of losing relatives to deportation compounds mental health stresses for immigrant teens. A youth-designed program uses conversation and community to help.
Feature Story Janelle Smith (seated) and Kate Litwin Second Wave - Michigan

Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown HowellNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Julie J. RiddleFriday, January 10, 2025
A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships.  
Development News In Birmingham, the Friends of the Birmingham Museum will update last year’s “The Underground Railroad in Oakland County” exhibit with newly found information. Arts and Culture

Groups from Birmingham, Livonia, and Royal Oak win grants to preserve, exhibit local history

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 9, 2025
“Preserving and interpreting history begins at the local level,” says Historical Society of Michigan executive director and CEO Larry Wagenaar.
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