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Feature Story Kite Festival Arts and Culture

PHOTOS: Detroit Kite Festival raises spirits at Belle Isle

Kahn Santori DavisonTuesday, July 11, 2023
This year’s festival welcomed the return of the Detroit Institute of Arts, and attendees could build their own kites at a kite creation tent and fix broken kites at a kite repair tent.
Feature Story Hosted by Macomb County MARZ, the AI Ground Vehicle Hackathon Challenge is free and available to high school juniors and seniors in Macomb County. Technology and Innovation

Q&A: Sterling Heights AI hackathon to connect high schoolers with leaders in the defense industry

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 6, 2023
“We have strong roots in defense manufacturing here in the Sterling Innovation District, and we want to build upon that legacy by growing our talent pipeline to help emerging technologies thrive and continue to innovate,” says Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor.
Development News A recently opened Jollibee in California. The chain's first Michigan location is coming soon to Sterling Heights. Arts and Culture

Buzzy fast food chain Jollibee hints at Sterling Heights location opening within 'coming months'

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 6, 2023
Those “fast foodies” waiting for the Jollibee chain’s first Michigan location, which was first announced for Sterling Heights in the fall of 2021, finally have some more news to chew this summer.
Development News “Our Mobility Charging Hub will help more companies electrify their fleets, cement Michigan’s leadership in the future of freight, and rebuild our transportation infrastructure to support the economy of tomorrow," says Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. Technology and Innovation

Michigan's 'truck stop of the future' to be built in Redford

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 6, 2023
“Our Mobility Charging Hub will help more companies electrify their fleets, cement Michigan’s leadership in the future of freight, and rebuild our transportation infrastructure to support the economy of tomorrow," says Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II.
Feature Story Since being diagnosed with dementia, Monica Downer (center, being interviewed) has become an activist for awareness of her disease. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 5, 2023
Dementia is challenging for everyone, but it takes a particularly heavy toll in communities of color. Here's how people living with dementia, researchers, and activists are working to change that in Michigan.
Feature Story Joella Bush, Executive Director of Gianna House Second Wave - Michigan

Shelter and support for pregnant homeless momsQ&A with Joella Bush: Nonprofit Journal Project

Sarah WilliamsMonday, July 3, 2023
Gianna House provides young moms who have experienced trauma the medical help, physical care, behavioral health, and emotional support they need to thrive.  
Feature Story Fishing on Lake St. Clair. Arts and Culture

These Macomb County spots will get you hooked on fishing

David SandsFriday, June 30, 2023
Macomb County offers plenty of opportunities to get out the fishing gear and reel in a great experience. Here are some of the places and groups that can help you have a great time angling.
Longform Students run a farm stand as part of Partridge Creek Farm's farm to school program in Ishpeming. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 29, 2023
When kids take the reins, health and wellness programs take off in new and wonderful directions that the adults in charge would never have anticipated. 
Feature Story Cyndy Hund, pictured here with her husband Mike, quit her job due to her dementia symptoms – but it still took her another four years to get a diagnosis. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: No more "diagnose and adios": Rethinking dementia diagnosis

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 28, 2023
Getting a dementia diagnosis can be a challenging, years-long process. Here's how Michiganders living with dementia and those who care for them are working to change that.
Feature Story Ashley Carter, Director of the Michigan Justice Fund Second Wave - Michigan

Funding collaboratives address deeper community problemsNonprofit Journal Project: Feature

Amy KurasMonday, June 26, 2023
In Michigan, funding collaboratives are increasingly being employed to bring combined expertise from several funders together to tackle complex problems. Read about how the Michigan Justice Fund, Pontiac Funders Collaborative, and Community Foundation of St. Clair are forging change through untraditional funding models.
Feature Story Farmington Economic Development

Dining Destinations: What a social district did for downtown Farmington's foodie scene

Sierra OkoniewskiMonday, June 26, 2023
A downtown social district has made all the difference for his brewery and the "renaissance of the town", says Jason Schlaff, owner of Farmington Brewing Company. “We have a fairly small taproom, but with [the social district], we can serve a much larger group of beer enthusiasts.”
Feature Story SOH Podcast Ep 1 Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 21, 2023
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
Feature Story Oxford, March for our Lives Kids and Education

PHOTOS: Two years on, Oxford rallies to mourn students, call for gun control

Joe PowersSaturday, June 17, 2023
Community members rallied on Saturday in downtown Oxford to march against gun violence, two years after the devastating high school shooting there.
Longform Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for "Zero Suicide"

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 15, 2023
Two Henry Ford Health doctors want to train health care providers to screen patients for risk of suicide — and connect them with resources to prevent suicide if the risk is high.
Feature Story Greetings from Hazel Park. Arts and Culture

A cool way to heat up: Hazel Park's summer festival line-up complemented by young upstarts

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 15, 2023
"We're looking to just kind of do what we're doing inside and bring that outside,” says Mike Pierce, co-owner of Eastern Palace Club. “The beach vibes will be resonating throughout the neighborhood.”
Feature Story Mary Templeton, CEO of Michigan Saves Second Wave - Michigan

Making energy efficiency more equitableQ&A with Mary Templeton: Nonprofit Journal Project

Layla McMurtrieMonday, June 12, 2023
The CEO of local nonprofit Michigan Saves hopes to promote clean energy and is inspired by the impact of her agency’s work.  
Feature Story George and Eliza Diversity

Birmingham's mystery couple revealed: How the Taylors found freedom

Brianne TurczynskiThursday, June 8, 2023
A chance discovery of unmarked graves in a Birmingham cemetery sparked a three-year investigation to discover the story of George and Eliza Taylor's fascinating lives. The couple narrowly escaped slavery to become stalwarts in their community, foster parents, and an important part of the Underground Railroad.
Feature Story The 14th annual Art on the Grand returned with an exclamation point. Arts and Culture

PHOTOS: Authors, artists, and skateboarders make for a lively weekend in downtown Farmington

David LewinskiThursday, June 8, 2023
It was a Venn diagram of arts and culture in downtown Farmington this past weekend, where three distinct events overlapped atop Grand River Avenue and resulted in a pretty special weekend for all things creative.
Feature Story x Diversity

Showing Pride: How Sterling Heights went from zero to hero in equality index

Blake WoodruffThursday, June 8, 2023
“When we saw that score it was a wake-up call,” said Sterling Heights Communications Director Melanie Davis. “We knew that wasn’t who we were and we wanted to change that."
Development News "By embracing electric vehicles, we can create a cleaner and healthier environment, reduce noise pollution and create prosperity in the form of new economic opportunities in the clean energy sector,” said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. Technology and Innovation

Sterling Heights partners with GM Dealers to install 17 EV charging stations throughout city

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 8, 2023
"By embracing electric vehicles, we can create a cleaner and healthier environment, reduce noise pollution and create prosperity in the form of new economic opportunities in the clean energy sector,” said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor.
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