Kids and Education

Produce from the Buckley Community Garden.

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Bountiful community garden helps reduce food insecurity in Northwest Michigan

Greg TaskerThursday, November 5, 2020

An art project that participants made in the Ann Arbor Art Center's summer art camp.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ann Arbor Art Center launches virtual art camps to entertain kids during fall and winter breaks

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 4, 2020

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, November 3, 2020

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderFriday, October 30, 2020

Front row: Event/Fundraiser Coordinator Dominique Johnson, Lahleen Johnson, Community Service Coordinator Hannah Mathia. Back row: Yaw Gayan-Apenteng, Kamela Sisson, Yolanda Ragland, Jordan Diaz, Imani Gayan-Apenteng, Elleona Ragland.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

After losing son to gun violence, Ypsi couple launches nonprofit to engage youth in arts education

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 28, 2020

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Wolverine Voices: U-M students on the challenges of dining during COVID-19

Brooke Gronich, Orli Katz, Juee Modi, Sofie Mor, Claire Niedermaier, and Alison WeinbergWednesday, October 28, 2020

YpsiWrites' opening celebration in 2019.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

YpsiWrites celebrates first year of community writing programming

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 28, 2020

A salad bar in the cafeteria at 10 Cents a Meal grantee Boyne Falls Public School.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Grass Lake among Michigan school districts using "10 Cents a Meal" program to serve local food

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, October 20, 2020

Development News

City of Midland's Recreation Manager Marcie Post and Mayor Maureen Donker at last week's groundbreaking of Miracle Field.

Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Play ball! Miracle Field in Midland's Central Park to offer accessible, inclusive recreation space

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, October 15, 2020

Development News

Lowe’s in Fort Gratiot volunteered labor to construct the outdoor learning center

The Keel - Port HuronEconomic Development

Donations and fundraisers help to construct outdoor learning space at Fort Gratiot elementary school

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 15, 2020

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan offers "10 Cents a Meal" for all schools to serve healthy, local food

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 15, 2020

Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

Nature Preschool offers program completely outside as kids use ‘natural world as their classroom'

Liz FredendallThursday, October 15, 2020

Catalyst MidlandArts and Culture

Local libraries battle pandemic’s pressure on the digital divide, find new ways to provide services

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, October 15, 2020

The city of Sterling Heights will forgo its usual Sterling Frights event this year to make way for six smaller Halloween-themed events that cater to COVID-19 restrictions.

Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Sterling Heights to host 6 Halloween events, working around COVID-19

Kate RoffThursday, October 15, 2020

Marquan Jackson, director of the Family Empowerment Program.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Study finds disparate COVID-19 impacts on jobs, housing, and more for Ypsi-area residents of color

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 14, 2020

Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan SNAP-Ed YouTube channel delivers Online Learning in a SNAP

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, October 8, 2020

Bronson Wellness Center Health Educator Isabel Hinton shares healthy eating tips in a video from Online Learning in a SNAP.

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan SNAP-Ed YouTube channel delivers Online Learning in a SNAP

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 8, 2020

Epicenter - Mount PleasantTechnology and Innovation

Local libraries battle pandemic’s pressure on the digital divide, find new ways to provide services

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, October 8, 2020

Second Act Cabaret is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at MCFTA. The performance will be at its outdoor venue located in front of the Center, but will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.

Catalyst MidlandArts and Culture

Second Act Cabaret gives Great Lakes Bay region students a second chance to perform

Liz FredendallThursday, October 8, 2020