COVID19

Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski says additional police officers and a social worker position proposed in the city's latest budget will "bolster community policing efforts".

Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Sterling Heights' budget proposes first full-time social worker, 7 additional police officers

Kate RoffThursday, April 22, 2021

"Big Red Squiggle" by Erika Cross will be featured in "What Feels Real: Art in the Time of Impossible Disconnect."

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ann Arbor exhibit to feature local and international art made during COVID-19 pandemic

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, April 21, 2021

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTransportation

WAVE public transit offers free rides to Chelsea vaccination site

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 21, 2021

Good Samaritan Ministries is administering the MSHDA COVID-19 eviction diversion program. Pictured (from left) are Good Sam team members Virgenmina Calo, Jessi Christensen, and Andrew Zokoe.

The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Hundreds kept housed during COVID by eviction diversion program in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 17, 2021

Longform

Joyanne Huston-Swanson, community relations for the Kent District Library, works with a wi-fi hotspot that is available for checkout at the library. Patrons have used the hotspots to access telehealth appointments, among other needs.

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Telehealth expansion has made health care more accessible during the pandemic – but not for everyone

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 15, 2021

Metromode - Metro DetroitKids and Education

School food program serves 1.8 million meals during pandemic year

Kate RoffThursday, April 15, 2021

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

How an Ypsi auto software company helped feed Turkey's stray dogs during the pandemic

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, April 14, 2021

On the Ground Kalamazoo Vaccinations for Immigrants

Southwest MichiganEquity

Immigrants in Michigan are eligible to receive the vaccine against COVID-19 regardless of status

Mark WedelWednesday, April 14, 2021

Creator Shawn Bungo created a "micro-gallery" on top of his Take Art Leave Art box to showcase contributors' work.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ypsi-area "Take Art Leave Art" box brings neighbors together safely during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 14, 2021

Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

Old MacDonald had a goat: Downtown Story Day returns to Midland this Saturday

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 8, 2021

Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

What will the rest of this year's city-wide events look like in Sterling Heights?

Kate RoffThursday, April 8, 2021

EMU student Kayla Nelson reads "Corduroy Takes a Bow" for the Storybook Series.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

EMU drama students create storybook video series for kids

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 7, 2021

The LakeshoreEconomic Development

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 5, 2021

Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Kalamazoo doctor promotes treatments that reduce hospitalizations and deaths from COVID

Al JonesThursday, April 1, 2021

Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Sterling Heights opens new Lakeside Mall drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination center

Kate RoffThursday, April 1, 2021

Muskegon YMCA volunteers distribute bags of food to those in need.

The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

How Muskegon YMCA is tackling food insecurity in its neighborhood

Anna GustafsonWednesday, March 31, 2021

A family’s art: Jake Nordin, son of co-owners Michelle Plucinsky and Chris Nordin

Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

‘Something to make you smile’: How Dearborn’s Glass Academy got creative to reach a new audience

MJ GalbraithWednesday, March 31, 2021

The cast's makeup area at the Richmond Community Theatre (RCT) has recently gotten a face lift.

The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

Blue Water community theaters transform during pandemic

Liz FredendallThursday, March 25, 2021

Meko Price's business, glō SKIN SPA, is located on Eastman Avenue. Prior to any treatment, clients enter the consultation room. There, they can see a polarized view of their face and skin before discussing their skincare goals.

Catalyst MidlandEquity

Midland makes progress supporting diverse small businesses, room to build

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 25, 2021