Community Development

Feature Story Several of the speakers from the 2023 Hispanic American Heritage Celebration held by St. Clair County Community College. (From top left) Irma López, Eunice Castillo, Jesus Castillo Jr., and Iris Santillano. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

Meet the speakers: A look back at SC4’s Hispanic American Heritage Celebration

Harold PowellThursday, December 7, 2023
Longform Fluffy Butt Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

How Fluffy Butt Farm grounded a pilot and flight attendant in Calhoun County

Jane ParikhThursday, December 7, 2023
In The News Taylor Van Winkle Southwest MichiganSustainability

Care about the climate? Meet Kalamazoo County's new Climate Sustainability Coordinator

Sam KappThursday, December 7, 2023
Development News The shore along the Keweenaw Peninsula. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

These nine park projects will share almost $6.5M in grants in support of planned upgrades

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Longform Housing Solutions Apartments above Coney Island Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Hot Dog! More living spaces are coming to downtown Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, December 7, 2023
Development News “Today’s Walinga USA announcement is a shining example of the important role our rural communities play in Michigan’s economic future,” says Tim Boring, director, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Agribusiness expansion in Wayland: $8.3M investment, 31 new jobs planned

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story Linda Cobe Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Red, White and Blue: Ojibwe woman shares boarding school stories in book and with fellow survivors

Jane ParikhThursday, December 7, 2023
Longform Voices of Youth: Social media Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Voices of Youth: Connect or disconnect? Teens and social media

Alex VeloThursday, December 7, 2023
Development News Dow Gardens Christmas Walk is scheduled for Dec. 7-9 & 14-16. Catalyst MidlandScene

Take a snowy stroll through Dow Gardens for their Christmas Walk event

Sarah SpohnThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story Rob and Alana Ward. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Father-daughter team embark on second season running Shea Tree Farm

Liz FredendallThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story The gift shop at Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Dasher? Dancer? Prancer? Nope. But there are "other" reindeer at this festive farm in Clare County

Sarah SpohnThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story "A vibrant downtown is crucial for the prosperity of our community,” Allegan Mayor Roger Bird says. The city celebrated the completion of its downtown streetscape project on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project

Andrea GoodellThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story Holiday help list image Route Bay CityArts and Culture

Hope for the Holidays: Local agencies playing Santa for families who need a little extra right now

Sarah SextonThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story Soup & Sweet Stroll, Oxford Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

PHOTOS: Oxford's Soup & Sweet Stroll lights up the heart of the community

Steve KossThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story A Sterling Christmas: A Sterling Heights holiday tradition for 45 years and counting. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

PHOTOS: Ringing in the holiday season at the 45th annual ‘A Sterling Christmas’

David LewinskiThursday, December 7, 2023
Development News “Pickleball is a unique, intergenerational sport that improves health and allows for inclusivity and a shared experience in a public space,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Unique partnership serves up opportunity for dedicated pickleball courts in downtown Plymouth

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Partner Content Now in its 35th year, McLaren Port Huron Foundation's annual Festival of Trees fundraising event is raising money to benefit the hospital's lung cancer program. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Festival of Trees pairs volunteer designers with downtown businesses for creative holiday displays

Sarah SpohnWednesday, December 6, 2023
Longform A tarantula at the EMU tarantula lab. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

EMU students' tarantula research in Colorado breaks new ground

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
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
Innovation News Mark Tucker at FestiFools Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ann Arbor's FestiFools parade announces return just months after its cancellation

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, December 6, 2023
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