DNR fund drive helps make state nation’s leader in accessible track chairs
Michigan now offers more track chairs for public use than any other state parks and recreation system.
Battle Creek Transit looks for bus drivers so brakes can be released on service cuts
“I don’t want a car. They’re isolating for one thing. I can’t tell you how much fun it is to ride a bus and talk to people. It’s just so calming to be taken somewhere."
Embracing Hope: Kalamazoo community leaders reflect on 2024
"The fact that many organizations continued to grow in the last few years in spite of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, just shows the resilience and determination of the people here, and that gives enormous hope for what’s to come."
Hope blooms in Battle Creek: Reflections on 2024
"One of my greatest hopes for the coming year is that the Latino community shows up to vote this year. According to census data our community continues to grow at a rapid speed and our vote is our voices."
After a Traverse City food distributor’s closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state
Cherry Capital Foods closed in November, leaving Michigan farmers and produce buyers scrambling to figure out what's next.
Voices of Youth: Breaking free from the mirror and understanding body dysmorphic disorder
Hangups about our bodies are common, especially in teens who identify as female. Sometimes, these dislikes evolve into obsessions and distortions. VOY Writer Lila McCarthy talks to a Battle Creek therapist about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) — what it is and how to address it.
Online portal is open for new housing projects in Kalamazoo County
A five-story, affordable residential development for seniors that will have four residential floors with parking on the ground level is quickly going up in the 500 block of South Rose Street.
To build a mental wellness plan, take it one step at a time
Michigan mental health professionals share tips on building a mental wellness plan for 2024.
Un informe destaca la necesidad de una atención y educación más completas y equitativas en la primer
En el condado de Kent, estas barreras están perfectamente ilustradas por un informe publicado recientemente, Split by More Than the Grand River: Cómo la Desigualdad en el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil Asequible Divide el Condado de Kent.
10 stories of 2023 and their impact on the writers and photographers who covered them
Southwest Michigan Second Wave is a team of local writers and photographers who love where they live. The stories they cover impact them and strengthen their sense of community. Read some of their reflections on 2023 stories here.
