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Over 40 Michigan organizations join collaboratory to center equity in evaluation practices

Michigan nonprofits, foundations, and other organizations are confronting the ways their evaluations may contribute to further inequity for those they're supposed to serve.

New project to ‘calm’ traffic on Kalamazoo’s North Side is part of city’s attempt to slow speeders

Have you heard of a chicane? Come out Thursday to LaCrone Park and find out how they could help slow down traffic.

Binder Park Zoo takes steps to become more friendly to those with sensory issues

Within the next two months, Binder Park Zoo hopes to offer tools that can help those who face sensory overload better deal with those situations. 

Bronson Healthcare opens flexible testing lab in time to help with COVID-19

The new Bronson Lab Testing facility is a full-service testing laboratory, expected to provide a wide range of clinical services to outpatient clinics, Bronson system hospitals, medical practices, other care providers, and healthcare facilities in southwest Michigan.

Blog: The Great Stain: 10 Years after the Kalamazoo River oil spill

Ten Years after the Kalamazoo River oil spill the effects on the smallest organisms, the ecosystem as a whole, and long-term human health may never be fully understood.

Calhoun County hopes increased use will lead to OK of .2 mills for park maintenance and improvements

With restaurants and most everything closed, people have been spending more time outdoors, especially at local and county parks. A millage on the Aug. 4 primary ballot asks Calhoun County residents for a few dollars to support the parks. 

Conservation group looks to save 12 more acres for Mother Nature

The Keep Kalamazoo Wild campaign is getting closer to its goal.

Farmers Market Food Navigator Josh Miller talks to a young visitor.
Saginaw Farmers Market Food Navigator leads families to healthier lifestyles

Farmers Market Food Navigators help market patrons build healthy eating habits, make the most of SNAP benefits, and build relationships with their farmers.

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Leading the nation, Michigan’s Opioid Treatment Ecosystems save lives through holistic model

A new initiative of the Wayne State University Center for Behavioral Health and Justice is working to change the cultural landscape around substance use disorder and decrease overdose deaths.

Battle Creek seeks ways to keep people in their homes as evictions are expected to spike

What happens when the statewide moratorium on evictions ends today? More evictions are expected. The City of Battle Creek is taking steps to help people pay rent or get new housing if evicted.

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