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Feature Story A box of Lekker Chócó Treats chocolate-covered strawberries. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Black-owned foodie businesses you should know about, and try

Sunday, February 9, 2025
Feature Story The Free Wheelin' statue at Palmer Park in St. Clair, MI welcomes a rose-stained dawn. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

In Photos: Explore the Winter Wonderland of the Blue Water Area

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, February 6, 2025
Feature Story Happy Cities Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Joyful Streets, Real-World Struggles: "Happy Cities" author on the journey to transform Kalamazoo

Mark WedelThursday, February 6, 2025
Feature Story Coalition members at the state capitol during a visit to lawmakers on Advocacy Day. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Community foundation leads coalition to improve life in Northwest Michigan

RIX StaffThursday, February 6, 2025
Feature Story Encourage Battle Creek Southwest MichiganBuilding Communities

Nonprofits can't do it all — Encourage BC supports those who address needs in Battle Creek

Jane ParikhThursday, February 6, 2025
Development News Munson Medical Center in Traverse City Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

Unused newspaper boxes repurposed to distribute free Narcan at 25 sites in northern Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 6, 2025
Development News The Chain of Lakes Water Trail includes 12 lakes and rivers interconnected throughout Antrim, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, and Kalkaska counties, offering more than 100 miles of uninterrupted paddling in northwest Michigan. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Strategic vision for Chain of Lakes Water Trail links recreation with local economies, environment

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 6, 2025
Feature Story A startup bootcamp held previously by 20Fathoms. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Traverse City hub offers more programs for entrepreneurs in Northwest Michigan

Rosemary Parker Thursday, February 6, 2025
Feature Story Bay Future List Image Route Bay CityEconomic Development

A behind-the-scenes look at Bay Future’s economic development playbook

Kathy RobertsThursday, February 6, 2025
Feature Story Yoga with Cats Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Yoga with cats brings the mental health we need right now

Sarah SpohnThursday, February 6, 2025
Feature Story PieSci Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

4 Oak Park eateries that are taking pizza to the next level

Sierra OkoniewskiThursday, February 6, 2025
Feature Story "I love country music, and grab influences from that, and sometimes you can hear a little bit of pop in my songs as well," says Rebecca Cameron, a local singer/songwriter set to play the 2025 Sterling Coffeehouse series. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Sterling Coffeehouse series provides a chance for community to warm up over coffee and music

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 6, 2025
Development News “These funds will support the development of John Grace Arms, a transformative housing community that will offer 60 senior apartments, with a focus on fostering community engagement and recreation,” says Dana Chestnut, CHC’s Chief Lending Officer. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Adaptive reuse of historic Southfield school into affordable senior housing wins $750K grant

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 6, 2025
Innovation News Feed the Need's sensory trailer. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsi organization creates calming mobile environment for people with special needs

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 5, 2025
Longform Tara Poore, manager of Children’s Services, left, and Megan Ford, manager of Autism and Intellectual Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Brianna NargisoTuesday, February 4, 2025
Feature Story Phyllis Neal found a way to give back in retirement through the AARP and Disability Network West Michigan. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

AARP program helps seniors find purpose and make a difference

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 3, 2025
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 Timothy Murphy's Audio Radar enhances gaming experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing players. The LakeshoreEntrepreneurship

Gaming entrepreneur rediscovered his creative skills at KCAD

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 2, 2025
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