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Feature Story A handful of Muskegon County Jail inmates and their families had private access to the Lakeshore Museum Center for their visit. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Incarcerated moms and their children come together at Muskegon museum

Kelsey SandersTuesday, May 23, 2023
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s “Time Well Served” provides the opportunity for children to visit with their mother for an extended period in a less trauma-inducing, more child-friendly environment than a jail visitation room.
Feature Story Bakpak Durden's mural at Orchard Center High School. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Planting the seeds of art in Monroe

RIX StaffThursday, May 25, 2023
An initiative, Plntng Seeds, is painting Monroe in murals. The goal is to inspire youth to pursue their creative passions and to bring public art to the southeastern Michigan community.   
Feature Story Fort Gratiot Pond's new playground. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

New Parks and Recreation Master Plan is underway in Fort Gratiot Township

Sarah SpohnFriday, May 26, 2023
Fort Gratiot Township has released its 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Master Plan which focuses on supporting existing recreational facilities, implementing accessible equipment and barrier-free access, and creating new recreation opportunities.
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Bicycle safety is a Kalamazoo priority – but how to choose the safest route?

Mark WedelThursday, May 25, 2023
Expanded trails and added bike lanes have been part of the push for cyclist safety in the Kalamazoo community. Still, getting from Point A to Point B can pose challenges, especially for those who are traveling with children. Avid cyclist and SW Second Wave Writer Mark Wedel speaks to local road-savvy bicyclists and shares some resources for choosing the safest routes.
Development News Over 100 artists will display their works at the Summer Art Fair in downtown Midland, June 3-4. Catalyst MidlandArts and Culture

Summer Art Fair adds to a full weekend lineup of creative family fun

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 25, 2023
The Summer Art Fair headlines a full weekend lineup of creative family fun in downtown Midland, June 3-4. The Midland Center for the Arts free outdoor event includes fine art by hundreds of vendors, kids activities, live music, and more.   
Partner Content A Farmers Market Food Navigator assists shoppers at the Muskegon Farmers Market. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Fitness Foundation connects families to farmers and fresh, locally grown food

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 24, 2023
Michigan Fitness Foundation has been working with Michigan farmers and farmers market managers to reduce barriers to accessing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for families on tight budgets. 
Feature Story Performance Plus was among the businesses destroyed during the tornado. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Building a lasting foundation in Otsego County

Greg TaskerThursday, May 25, 2023
Like Gaylord, the Otsego Community Foundation has overcome its share of challenges in the past few years. Moving forward, the foundation is working to build an enduring foundation to meet the needs of the northern Michigan community.  
Development News Over 100 artists will display their works at the Summer Art Fair in downtown Midland, June 3-4. Catalyst MidlandArts and Culture

Summer Art Fair adds to a full weekend lineup of creative family fun

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 25, 2023
The Summer Art Fair headlines a full weekend lineup of creative family fun in downtown Midland, June 3-4. The Midland Center for the Arts free outdoor event includes fine art by hundreds of vendors, kids activities, live music, and more.   
Feature Story The Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie was the site of the inaugural U.P. Literary Hall of Fame inductions. UPword - UPArts and Culture

Honoring the U.P.'s literary greats

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, May 24, 2023
“The Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame importantly acknowledges and honors the unique literary landscape of the U.P., its focus on the natural world and rural life, and its Native American voices,” says Diane Seuss, a presenter at a recent induction ceremony and an author.
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