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Development News “This study showcases the critical importance of the outdoor recreation industry in Northwest Michigan, as well as its potential for further business opportunity,” says Janie McNabb, CEO, Networks Northwest. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Northwest Michigan's outdoor recreation economy generated $1.15B in '22, new study shows

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2024
Longform Dr. Theresa Hastert (right) helped develop the Michigan Community Outreach to Address Financial Toxicity (MI-COST). Ali Fakih (left) is a research assistant with MI-COST, and Cornelius Wilson (center) sits on its Community Advisory Board. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Here's how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment's crushing financial burden

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 11, 2024
Development News Tim Shelton is the Director of Sports Tourism for Go Great Lakes Bay. Catalyst MidlandEconomic Development

Catalyst Community: Sports Tourism has an impact on our region

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Feature Story Pickleball List Image Route Bay CityHealthy Communities

Pickleball serves up fun and fitness for people of all ages and abilities

Kathy RobertsThursday, April 11, 2024
Feature Story Sturgeon List image Route Bay CityHealthy Communities

Sturgeon are making a comeback in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Denyse ShannonThursday, April 11, 2024
Feature Story The Om Garden Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Trending in 2024: 10 unique wellness spaces in Metro Detroit

Monique BedfordThursday, April 11, 2024
Development News x Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Downtown Farmington announces plans for new park at historic site

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2024
Development News The “Two Bears” sculpture by Marshall M. Fredericks in front of the Sterling Heights Public Library. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

'Learn, build compassion and break down barriers': Human Library exhibit coming to Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2024
Development News More than two billion pounds of food are dumped in Michigan landfills each year, per the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE). Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

In local efforts to eliminate food waste, ‘Southfield and Wixom are pioneers’ as new programs debut

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2024
Feature Story The Polaris charging station at Hamilton's North Coast Adventures. UPword - UPTechnology and Innovation

It's electrifying: The U.P. is home to first of its kind electric off-road vehicle charging network

UPword StaffWednesday, April 10, 2024
Longform Gail Wolkoff, Loviesa Brown, Cheryl Harvey, Jeanice Townsend, Creola Larkin, and Josephine Taylor at a Monday morning meeting. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Here's how a weekly meeting in Ypsi has fostered community collaboration for over a decade

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 10, 2024
Longform Lindsay Steele at Garden Fort farm. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Farms are growing in Washtenaw County even as they decline nationwide. Here's why.

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 10, 2024
Feature Story “Rogério as Mother" by Nicholas Williams is featured in the "My Gender States" exhibit, showing creator Rogério Pinto. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

U-M professor explores childhood trauma and gender identity through new exhibit

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, April 10, 2024
Innovation News A promotional image for the 26.2 Filmmaking Marathon. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Could you make a film in 26.2 hours? Find out at a new Ypsi "Filmmaking Marathon"

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 10, 2024
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Community health assessment reveals key health priorities for Washtenaw County

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, April 10, 2024
Innovation News A promotional image for "Autism: 10 Lessons for the Course of Life." Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Autism expert heads up new podcast for Ann Arbor District Library

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, April 10, 2024
Longform Small-Amanda The LakeshoreEquity

At-home vaccinations bring peace of mind to Muskegon family, vulnerable across the state

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 9, 2024
Longform Small-Amanda Second Wave - MichiganEquity

How at-home vaccinations protect the lives of the state’s most vulnerable

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 9, 2024
Longform Small-Kristen Second Wave - MichiganEquity

How data collection is playing a key role in advancing health equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 9, 2024
Feature Story Veronica Bilicki oversees the Patient as Caregiver program. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Henry Ford Health program helps unpaid caregivers stay healthy

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 8, 2024
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