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Feature Story Muralist Chris Garcia paints Waves of Innovation on Lakeshore Advantage's newly built Next Center in downtown Holland. The LakeshoreArts and Culture

Holland artist captures ‘'waves of innovation' in Next Center mural

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story Zeeland Citizen's Academy participants learned about how numerous city departments operate and received hands-on experiences. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Zeeland launches second annual Citizen's Academy

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story Beyond Basics partners with Muskegon schools, providing one-on-one tutoring to close literacy gaps through a state-funded pilot program. The LakeshoreKids and Education

Muskegon Schools partner with Beyond Basics to close literacy gaps

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 2, 2025
Feature Story Phyllis Neal found a way to give back in retirement through the AARP and Disability Network West Michigan. Southwest MichiganEquity

AARP program helps seniors find purpose and make a difference

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 31, 2025
Feature Story Rx Kids Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Rx Kids expands its prescription for health, hope, and opportunity in Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, January 30, 2025
Feature Story Kellogg Community College Chorus Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Music program hits the high notes at Kellogg Community College

Jane ParikhThursday, January 30, 2025
Development News Phase II of North Central's CATEE project, which begins in early 2025, includes the razing of the college’s 59-year-old Technology Building, transforming it into an expanded, state-of-the-art Technology Center. Rural Innovation ExchangeKids and Education

Groundbreaking ceremony set for new 11,750 sq. ft. tech center at this school's Petoskey campus

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 30, 2025
Development News “By building and rehabilitating homes in a smarter and more efficient way, renters will have the benefit of living in higher-quality units and saving money on their monthly energy bills,” says MSHDA CEO and Executive Director Amy Hovey. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

New $35M fund available to developers building, renovating energy efficient rental housing projects

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 30, 2025
Feature Story A 2022 EcoCorps participant helps remove baby's breath at Elberta Beach. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Non-profit SEEDS provides green job experience for Michigan’s future workforce

Genevieve Fox Thursday, January 30, 2025
Partner Content Big Abe LeBlanc in front of the truck he used to deliver fresh fish to customers. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Big Abe's Net

Ellie Katz | Interlochen Public RadioThursday, January 30, 2025
Feature Story A WAY HOME IN THE COLD Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Kalamazoo’s homeless face cold waves -- natural and political

Al JonesThursday, January 30, 2025
Longform T'onna Clemons with her mural at RAC. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Riverside Arts Center bolsters public art in Ypsi with new sculpture and mural by local artists

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 29, 2025
Longform Luther Blackburn with Katelyn Zak in front of her home that had its lead service lines replaced by YCUA. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Initiative aims to identify lead plumbing in Ypsi-area homes

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 29, 2025
Feature Story An intern at work at Northern Michigan University. UPword - UPCommunity Development

New NMU program aims to keep graduates in the U.P.

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Innovation News Ted Badgerow (left) receives the Tom Burns Award for brewing trailblazers. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Ypsi brewery owner wins state award for being a craft beer trailblazer

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 29, 2025
Innovation News FutureRoot co-founders Jessica A.S. Letaw and Yodit Mesfin Johnson. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Organization launches educational series on racial injustice in land use planning

Clifton Kirkman IIWednesday, January 29, 2025
Partner Content Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults. Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 28, 2025
Longform Ronita and Gregory Coleman are redeveloping the Casa Del Rey Apartments building in Pontiac. The project has been supported by Oakland County's new land bank and housing trust fund. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Land bank, trust fund, and more among Oakland County's innovative solutions to housing crisis

Patrick DunnMonday, January 27, 2025
Feature Story The Dance Academy Break Dancer/Hip Hop The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

Port Huron’s Dance Academy inspires young dancers while supporting the community

Rita MacDonaldThursday, January 23, 2025
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