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Feature Story A couple stands in the dining area of a staged CLT home at 2080 Union, highlighting the space.

Dwelling Place expands affordable homeownership through Community Land Trust

Dwelling Place’s Community Land Trust program creates lasting affordable homeownership opportunities across West Michigan for working families and single-income households.

Feature Story A prescribed burn at Kensington Metropark.

Where there's smoke, there may be environmental renewal: How parks use fire to support nature

A burning field, forest, or prairie in your local park may be an alarming sight, but sometimes it's actually a sign of an intentional, controlled process with significant benefits for the environment. 

Feature Story Two former members of the Grand Rapids Black Sox.

Published Together: Whitecaps honor Black Sox, support youth with Delta Project Night

The West Michigan Whitecaps have teamed up with The Delta Project, a local nonprofit focused on empowering youth of color, for Black Sox Appreciation Night on Wednesday, July 9, at LMCU Ballpark.

Development News TORC Robotics' new facility in Ann Arbor Township.

Self-driving truck company opens $5.6 million Ann Arbor Twp. facility, creating 500 local jobs

TORC Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a leader in autonomous truck technology, has announced the opening of a new facility in Ann Arbor Township.

Innovation News Corn Grinding

Enjoy Homestead Sundays, bird banding, kayaking at Chippewa Nature Center this summer

Chippewa Nature Center’s summer lineup includes free, family-friendly educational events. Highlights include Homestead Sundays, bird banding, paddling excursions, and guided nature experiences.

Feature Story Ian Anderson List Image

Through YAC, Bay City teen has learned practical skills and discovered a passion for philanthropy

As Ian Anderson prepares for his senior year at Bay City Central High School and steps into the role of Youth Advisory Committee Chairman, he reflects on his journey.

Feature Story Saline High School student Ashley Malinczak.

High schoolers get an early start on health care careers through Washtenaw County CTE programs

In the latest installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Eliza Gallippo looks into how students are getting a health care career jumpstart through career technical education programs in Washtenaw County.

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