Rural Innovation Exchange It's a gym, theater, library ... a building for the community in Harbor Beach Read Article

Brian Wells

The Keel Father-daughter team embark on second season running Shea Tree Farm Read Article

Liz Fredendall

Epicenter Mt. Pleasant holiday murals add festive flair throughout town thanks to local artists Read Article

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Concentrate Ypsi's newest restaurants include West African cuisine, Mexican grill, and "big burgers" Read Article

Reyes Arreola at Dos Hermanos Mexican Grill.
Photo: Reyes Arreola at Dos Hermanos Mexican Grill. Doug Coombe

Southwest Michigan Road to Healing: Indigenous woman shares her story of surviving Michigan's Holy Childhood Read Article

Underfunding early child care has far-reaching impacts Read Article

Stephen Smith

Southwest Michigan Success smells sweet for Battle Creek chocolatier Read Article

Concentrate Ypsi Bike Co-op offers education, advocacy, and free repair help for local cyclists Read Article

Yitah Wu, Emma Nelson, Terry Carpenter, Valerie Fox, and Anthony Lutz at the Ypsi Bike Co-op's booth at Ypsilanti's Depot Town farmers market.
Photo: Yitah Wu, Emma Nelson, Terry Carpenter, Valerie Fox, and Anthony Lutz at the Ypsi Bike Co-op's booth at Ypsilanti's Depot Town farmers market. Doug Coombe

UPword Buono! Strega Nonna's Italian fare enchants diners in Negaunee Read Article

Concentrate Ann Arbor nonprofit works to restore native plants one home at a time Read Article

Kat Baskin, William Kirst, and Rachel Lipson of Adapt Landscapes planting a garden in Ann Arbor.
Photo: Kat Baskin, William Kirst, and Rachel Lipson of Adapt Landscapes planting a garden in Ann Arbor. Doug Coombe

Southwest Michigan Food Prize goes from simmer to fast boil in Battle Creek Read Article

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Rural Innovation Exchange Photo essay: The murals of Monroe Read Article

Rural Innovation Exchange Indoor axe throwing and corn hole entertainment venue coming this fall to Mt. Pleasant Read Article

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Rural Innovation Exchange New Michigan Sugar CEO sees a bright future for his family and his company in the region Read Article

Michigan Sugar turns millions of tons of beets into sugar every year.
Photo: Michigan Sugar turns millions of tons of beets into sugar every year. Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar

Rural Innovation Exchange Raising the hotel bar in the U.P. Read Article

Joel Marotti

UPword A bold vision for the Straits of Mackinac Read Article

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Features

Feature Story Trails-Small Southwest MichiganEquity

‘It really opened up my world’: Users welcome health benefits of accessible trails

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 5, 2023
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan worked closely with Disability Network West Michigan to develop an accessible trail system that gives visitors like Jeffrey VanDyke access to the health benefits of being in nature. 
Innovation News Show Love Saturdays founder Gordon "Big" Dooley shows off wares from his business, Husky Life. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

New weekly holiday pop-up market in Ypsi spotlights diverse local businesses

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
Show Love Saturdays will host a rotating cast of food, clothing, and beauty vendors throughout the holiday season, while also providing some space for local nonprofits.
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Farm to School: Lessons in fresh, local food

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, December 6, 2023
A new project by the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development aims to bring fresh produce to school children in two intermediate school districts. Farm to School will also expand understanding of and access to fresh, local food through a variety of activities. 
Longform James Ribbron reads to Dwayne Sharpe and Elizabeth Brooks. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Detroit Champions for HOPE empowers parents as their children’s first teachers

Ashley KingTuesday, December 5, 2023
Through a focus on advocacy, community leadership, and parent engagement, Detroit Champions for HOPE works to better the lives of Detroit’s children by empowering parents and caregivers to be their child’s first champions.
Feature Story Holiday Pop-Up Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Battle Creek Holiday Vendor Pop-Up to showcase local food and artOn the Ground Battle Creek to celebrate 5th year of local coverage

Jane ParikhThursday, November 30, 2023
Join the On the Ground Battle Creek team to celebrate its 5th Anniversary during the first-ever Holiday Vendor Pop-Up event, featuring local artists and food artisans, on Dec. 7 at 32 West Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek.
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Surviving Holy Childhood: Indigenous woman shares story after 50 years of silence

Jane ParikhThursday, November 30, 2023
“I say to other survivors, what happened to one of us happened to all of us. We met in Harbor Springs and we bonded together,” says Sharon Skutt, an indigenous survivor of a Michigan boarding school. “The more I speak about it, the more healing there is."
Feature Story Mural List Epicenter - Mount PleasantArts and Culture

Mt. Pleasant holiday murals add festive flair throughout town thanks to local artists

Courtney JeromeThursday, November 30, 2023
It’s hard to miss the holiday murals painted on storefront and business windows throughout town recently—and who would want to!? Enjoy a photo essay of several of the downtown Mt. Pleasant holiday art murals and hear from the artists themselves.
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