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Feature Story After the Storm stepped in to help Gaylord residents after a tornado in 2022. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Master of disaster aid: Nonprofit helps Michiganians rebound from storm damage

Michele Miron Thursday, June 5, 2025
Development News Inside The Piping Plover in Manistee. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

These 17 small businesses won grants to grow their companies in Northwest Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 5, 2025
Development News The proposed amphitheater at City Square Park in Fennville. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

'A lasting, positive impact': Fennville to activate vacant downtown lot and build City Square Park

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 5, 2025
Innovation News A union training event at Washtenaw Community College. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEconomic Development

Study finds union training programs bring millions to Washtenaw County economy

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, June 4, 2025
Feature Story Kalamazoo Boxing Academy Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Fists, friends, and fighting spirit: The legacy of Kalamazoo’s Boxing Academy

Mark WedelWednesday, June 4, 2025
Longform Dark Horse Brewing Co. Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

Benchmark bets on a Dark Horse: Success is brewing in Marshall

Jane ParikhWednesday, June 4, 2025
Longform Veterans Helping Veterans Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Former local shelter transforms into lifeline for Southwest Michigan Veterans

Jane ParikhWednesday, June 4, 2025
Feature Story Demolition work has begun at the old hospital site and is expected to take about 18 months. UPword - UPEconomic Development

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

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 4, 2025
Innovation News A rendering of the planned pavilion at Broadway Park West. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEconomic Development

Ann Arbor's Broadway Park West development receives $1 million grant for public pavilion

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, June 3, 2025
Longform Cheers to Queers founders Marisa Quiery and Danya Youssef-Agha. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi organizations rally to support LGBTQ+ community in challenging times

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 3, 2025
Longform DTE workers make upgrades to power lines near Dixboro in fall 2024. The utility says it is investing $200 million in Ann Arbor's infrastructure over the next five years. But the city is pushing back against DTE's request to raise electricity rates. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Ann Arbor takes key role in pushing DTE Energy for lower rates and improved infrastructure

Elinor EppersonMonday, June 2, 2025
Feature Story Shed 5 Flea Bowls Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Shed 5 Flea returns to Eastern Market for its 9th season

Genevieve FoxFriday, May 30, 2025
Innovation News EMU logo Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsi students prepare for health careers by becoming peer educators through new EMU/Toyota program

Sarah RiggThursday, May 29, 2025
Feature Story Friends of the Rouge Fish Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

What the Friends of the Rouge are doing to fight water pollution and connect communities

Genevieve FoxThursday, May 29, 2025
Feature Story Samson's Barbershop Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

‘That was really big for us,’ How United Way’s mini-grants support small businesses

Kristen AguirreThursday, May 29, 2025
Feature Story Shelley and Greg McArthur, co-founders and owners of NTL Industries, Inc. celebrate their 2025 National Small Business Persons of the Year award. Metromode - Metro DetroitEntrepreneurship

Sterling Heights businesses collect bevy of awards in contests both local and national

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 29, 2025
Development News A Vincent van Gogh reproduction from the DIA in downtown Farmington in 2022. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

These communities have been selected to host DIA masterworks in public spaces

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 29, 2025
Longform Homebuilding students build an entire house over the course of their school year. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

In Ann Arbor schools' Homebuilding program, students build a house in a school year

Tova WeissWednesday, May 28, 2025
Feature Story Blue Water Pride 2023. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

Start your summer at these fun-filled events in St. Clair County this June

Genevieve FoxWednesday, May 28, 2025
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