Fourth Estate Acquires Issue Media Group
Network of local news outlets will continue two-decade legacy of community-driven journalism
West Michigan teens tackle ‘wicked’ problems at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio
West Michigan high school students tackle complex global issues at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio. The two-week program showcases the power of youth-driven sustainable design.
Unsung heroes: Two faces behind Kalamazoo’s recycling efforts
Republic Services truck driver Dale Mentor and Kalamazoo’s Solid Waste Coordinator Chris Broadbent are integral in the recycling system for the community, managing waste collection and advocating for sustainable practices.
Battle Creek’s new tagline capitalizes on fresh energy and positive momentum
“I think the beauty of this campaign is that we had so many of our community partners coming together. It really reflects our city and promotes a sense of pride, growth, and excitement."
Kalamazoo’s Healthy House for Women offers women in recovery a loving place to stay
"Our core values are to be sober, safe, and self-sufficient. I think there is a balance between self-sufficiency and community. I don’t want the women to think they can do everything by themselves."
A Battle Creek font designer has hand in city’s new tagline
Battle Creek native, graphic designer, and longtime art teacher Jeff Keedy created the font chosen for Battle Creek's new tagline. “I find that it has both a playful and erratic quality. [The font] can be used to connote a cutting-edge kind of weirdness but also playfulness."
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area
At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.
Public health campaigns aim to keep kids safe from Marijuana poisoning
As more adults use marijuana, the downside is more young children are ending up with marijuana poisoning. Here's how Michigan's local health departments are keeping them safe.
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges
Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.
