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Longform Kara Inmon, Darius Smith, and J.B. Ricks at the Food Folks Fun studio in Ypsi. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

New Ypsi-based podcast network aims to uplift local community and neighboring businesses

Lee Van RothWednesday, June 18, 2025
Feature Story This sandstone building in downtown Ishpeming has been dormant for more than 50 years. UPword - UPCommunity Development

Placemaking grant gives three U.P. cities a facelift

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 18, 2025
Feature Story Tim Klont is the CEO of MSHDA. Second Wave - MichiganEconomic Development

Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan

Sarah SpohnWednesday, June 18, 2025
Feature Story Voices of Youth Kalamazoo Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Voices of Youth: Shaped by the scroll — when likes define life

Analia Avila-MendiolaWednesday, June 18, 2025
Feature Story BC PRide Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

As sponsors pull back, community organizations step up to support Battle Creek’s Pride Festival

Jane ParikhWednesday, June 18, 2025
Innovation News Juneteenth celebrations in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Juneteenth in Ypsi grows into a weekend of activism, music, and faith, featuring gospel star

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 17, 2025
Innovation News A flyer for Lattes and Bouquets. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Ypsi cafe to feature "flower bar" for attendees to build their own bouquets

Lee Van RothTuesday, June 17, 2025
Feature Story Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

RIX StaffTuesday, June 17, 2025
Feature Story Trans Youth Southwest MichiganSafe Communities

Voices of Youth: Death of transgender man Sam Nordquist raises concern for safety of trans youth

Sage LeeTuesday, June 17, 2025
Feature Story The Michigan Union. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

U-M students respond to DEI programs' end

Anamika SureshMonday, June 16, 2025
Longform The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Patrick DunnMonday, June 16, 2025
Feature Story The Gaming Cantina Epicenter - Mount PleasantEntrepreneurship

Mt. Pleasant’s The Gaming Cantina brings back the art of face-to-face fun

Sarah SpohnMonday, June 16, 2025
Feature Story Michigan Works! Southwest Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Battle Creek man covets Michigan Works! award as he waits for his green card

Jane ParikhMonday, June 16, 2025
Feature Story Robyn and Melissa Childers, owners of Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Metro Detroit you should know about

Genevieve FoxThursday, June 12, 2025
Feature Story Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

RIX StaffThursday, June 12, 2025
Feature Story pumpkindisplay2 Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Northern Michigan pumpkin patch poised to expand, thanks to $100,000 state grant

Rosemary Parker Thursday, June 12, 2025
Feature Story Demolition work has begun at the old hospital site and is expected to take about 18 months. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Private-public partnership spurs redevelopment of abandoned hospital site in Marquette

Jennifer DonovanThursday, June 12, 2025
Longform Making connections at Dinan Park. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

How local musicians help connect parks and people in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 12, 2025
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. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New housing fund to support workforce housing efforts in Petoskey, Traverse City, and Wyoming

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 12, 2025
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