COVID19

The Farmington Civic Theater began showing first-run movies when it opened in 1940, switched to second-run films in the 1980s, and has now returned to showing first-run movies for the first time in decades.

Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Movies light up the screens at Farmington Civic Theater once more

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 21, 2021

Longform

Niyah Carr with her mother Nikia Smith, a former "leader" in the Circles program who now works for Friends In Deed.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsilanti-based Circles program adds services to help boost families out of poverty during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 20, 2021

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program with the United Way of Washtenaw County.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Free tax assistance program bolsters financial stability for Washtenaw County families amid COVID-19

Emily BendaWednesday, January 20, 2021

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi schools' Resiliency Center provides PPE, holiday help to over 300 individuals in first month

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 20, 2021

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Ypsilanti hygiene products company sees soaring growth during COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 20, 2021

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ann Arbor Public Schools plan phased return to in-person learning

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 20, 2021

An infographic from Swisher Commercial's annual vacancy report.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEconomic Development

Despite pandemic, annual report shows only slight rise in Ann Arbor office vacancies

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 20, 2021

Meghan Heritage founded The Be Event six years ago to help women "be present" in various areas of their lives as well as give back to others.

The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Grand Haven nonprofit supports women by providing essentials

andrea goodellTuesday, January 19, 2021

The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Over $5 million to be awarded to West Michigan area businesses

Allison ArnoldTuesday, January 19, 2021

Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.

The LakeshoreCommunity Development

GHACF responds to ongoing need during pandemic with 14 grants

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 19, 2021

Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven.

The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Michigan offers 3 grants for businesses, employees, venues hurt by pandemic

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 19, 2021

GRDC supporters gather in front of a community mural in the days before COVID-19.

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Resilient Neighborhoods: How COVID-19 rewrote the rules for community engagement in Detroit

David SandsTuesday, January 19, 2021

Land O'Lakes donated 10,000 pounds of its dog food to Harbor Humane. The food will serve pets at the shelter, in foster care, and at the pet food pantry.

The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Land O’Lakes helps hard-hit pets with large donation to Harbor Humane

andrea goodellMonday, January 18, 2021

Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017.

The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 17, 2021

Longform

Dr. Wassim Tarraf has carried out research on COVID-19's impact on people of color.

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan grapples with COVID-19's disproportionate impact on people of color's mental health

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 14, 2021

The ice rink at Heritage Square in Marine City

The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

With ice rink and chili cook-off, new traditions take root in Marine City

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 14, 2021

Epicenter - Mount PleasantTechnology and Innovation

Challenges and chances, the impact of COVID-19 on the future workforce

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, January 14, 2021

Grove Tea Lounge is located at 2405 Abbott Rd.

Catalyst MidlandEconomic Development

Midland businesses stay resilient through the pandemic, additional relief in sight later this month

Erika M. HirschmanThursday, January 14, 2021

Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Young Sterling Heights residents step up to shape their city

Kate RoffThursday, January 14, 2021