Community Development

Development News “The Employer-Assisted Housing Fund is another great tool in our toolbox to address the housing shortage in Michigan,” says Amy Hovey, MSHDA CEO and Executive Director.
Feature Story Randi Rossario Maples holding her newly launched book "Sis I Get It!"
Development News The city’s African American Coalition hosts their 4th annual event on Thursday, June 19, with free activities planned throughout the day at the Sterling Heights Public Library and Dodge Park.
Development News The Clinton River at Budd Park.
Longform A Michigan Technological University booth at Safe Demo Day at the American Center for Mobility.
Longform Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Vice President for Community Investment Christopher Lemon, CFO Jamie Hunter, President and CEO Shannon Polk, and Impact Investing Manager Frances Todoro-Hargreaves.
Longform Homeless Vet List Image

Helping vets in Kalamazoo who were 'smoked by life'


Longform Yo-Yo Ma at the KSO 2025
Longform Ypsi Pride 2025 attendees.

Photo essay: Ypsi Pride 2025


Innovation News Andy Labarre, executive vice president and director of government relations for the A2Y Chamber, chats with Dr. Mona Hanna at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.
Feature Story Author Jahshua Treadwell stands at the site of a future community center in Superior Township.
Feature Story Funds from the 2020 EPA grant helped support site assessment at Terra Station, a 12-building, mixed-use complex currently under construction in Hudsonville.
Feature Story The Ottawa Townhomes project is the third collaboration between the two organizations.
Longform TradeScouts program participants pose with a toy box they built for a daycare center.
Feature Story After the Storm stepped in to help Gaylord residents after a tornado in 2022.
Development News Inside The Piping Plover in Manistee.
Development News The proposed amphitheater at City Square Park in Fennville.
Feature Story Housing Forward
Feature Story Bay City State Park list
Feature Story Kalamazoo Boxing Academy