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Feature Story Poet's Press Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Poet's Press: "The Streets Still Remember," reflections on growing up on Kalamazoo's Northside

Markeva LoveThursday, August 21, 2025
Longform CHAMPS DEN SWMI COLLAB/Now Kalamazoo Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

A different kind of fight club: ChampsDen is a place to spar and a safe haven for young people

Kristen Aguirre / NowKalamazooWednesday, August 20, 2025
Longform BCCF Block Party Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Local love in action: BCCF Block Party wraps listening tour with impact, investment, and inclusion

Jane ParikhWednesday, August 20, 2025
Feature Story Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Meeting rural Michiganders' mental health care needs

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 19, 2025
Feature Story Redlum Farm Preserve offers 20 acres with biking courses, a kids’ balance track, walking trails, a pond, and restored habitats.. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Redlum Farm Preserve opens, expands biking options in Holland

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 19, 2025
Feature Story WKKF Fellowship Southwest MichiganBuilding Communities

Devon Wilson elevates Battle Creek’s food justice work through national WKKF fellowship

Jane ParikhTuesday, August 19, 2025
Feature Story Gentex employees donated nearly 600 pounds of cereal to support Community Action House in combating food insecurity. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Gentex cereal drive helps families as food costs climb

The Lakeshore Sunday, August 17, 2025
Feature Story hillsdalehospital Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

Hillsdale Hospital launches Rural Health Strong campaign

Rural Innovation Exchange Thursday, August 14, 2025
In The News Pleasant City Coffee Epicenter - Mount PleasantCommunity Development

Pleasant City Coffee mixes Up Michigan-made flavor with new cocktail line

Megan NeeleyThursday, August 14, 2025
Development News The Mason Public Library is located at 145 W. Ash St. in downtown Mason. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Mason wins $250K grant for historic preservation project

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 14, 2025
Longform Kalamazoo MetroTransit Southwest MichiganTransportation

Routes and roots: How Kalamazoo’s buses keep the county moving — and connected

Al JonesWednesday, August 13, 2025
Feature Story Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

'Spooky Symphony' kicks off Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra's spectacular season

Jane ParikhWednesday, August 13, 2025
Feature Story A year into the job, Spring Lake manager Brady Selner has kept late mentor Chris Burns’ office nearly unchanged, down to her candy dish. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Spring Lake manager honors mentor while leading village into future

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 12, 2025
Feature Story Red Cross Training Southwest MichiganSafe Communities

Fires, floods, and FEMA fears: One Battle Creek Red Cross volunteer’s call to action

Jane ParikhTuesday, August 12, 2025
Longform Parkridge Summer Learning Experiences students present their projects. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

From oral history to fishing, kids share highlights of Parkridge Summer Learning Experience in Ypsi

Sarah RiggMonday, August 11, 2025
Longform Bright Futures Project Director Suzie Staley and Bright Futures Assistant Director RJ Quiambao. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

EMU's Bright Futures after-school program faces federal funding rollercoaster and uncertain future

Lee Van RothMonday, August 11, 2025
Development News MACF Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Deadline nears for Midland construction talent attraction program

Misty BarronMonday, August 11, 2025
Longform Tacos El Jefe SWMI Journalism Collab Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

Charting the Road to Success: A program from El Concilio Kalamazoo boosts Latinx entrepreneurship

Kristen Aguirre for NowKalamazooMonday, August 11, 2025
Feature Story Les Hoogland's children unveil a plaque honoring the late mayor. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Zeeland honors longest-serving mayor with dedication of Hoogland Plaza

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 11, 2025
Feature Story expo list image Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Detroit’s community development leaders, friends and champions celebrate collaboration, progress

Layla McMurtrieThursday, August 7, 2025
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