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Innovation News A performance at Midwest House at this year's SXSW. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Ann Arbor SPARK returns to promote Michigan's startup opportunities at SXSW conference

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, April 8, 2025
Innovation News The annual FestiFools parade in Ann Arbor. FestiFools is collaborating with the University Musical Society and Riverside Arts Center to bring a puppet processional to downtown Ypsi on April 19. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

FestiFools-style puppet parade coming to downtown Ypsi

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, April 8, 2025
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 7, 2025
Feature Story Village Network Southwest MichiganEquity

Village Network leads work to create a Black Wall Street in Battle Creek

Jane ParikhThursday, April 3, 2025
Development News NTL Industries Inc. is located at 6592 Arrow Dr. in Sterling Heights. Metromode - Metro DetroitEntrepreneurship

Michigan Small Business Persons of the Year award goes to Sterling Heights machine shop owners

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 3, 2025
Feature Story The Ruppe Building reflects Calumet's role in America's industrial growth during the copper boom. UPword - UPEconomic Development

Keweenaw Community Foundation launches fund to help preserve downtown Calumet

UPword StaffWednesday, April 2, 2025
Longform Deante Bland and Julius Buzzard at Growing Hope's incubator kitchen. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Food business changes in Ypsi: Incubator closes, accelerator opens, and entrepreneurs scale up

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 2, 2025
Innovation News The Ypsilanti Food Co-op. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi Food Co-op kicks off series of 50th anniversary events

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 2, 2025
Feature Story Oliver Haimson and the cover to his book, "Trans Technologies." Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

U-M professor explores relationship between trans people and technology in new book

Natalia HoltzmanTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF). The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Shift Climbing's 12,377-square-foot facility features a first-in-the-nation hydraulically tiltable climbing structure, developed with European wall manufacturer Dreamwall. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story small-march-lead The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Trans Day of Visibility Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Trans folx celebrate Trans Day of Visibility by sharing their artwork in Kalamazoo

Maya JamesTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story K-9 Mase. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Oak Park’s first K-9 officer retires after eight years of service

Sierra OkoniewskiMonday, March 31, 2025
Longform The site of Hillside Townes in downtown Farmington. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Downtown Farmington builds on its past and toward its future with several big projects underway

MJ GalbraithMonday, March 31, 2025
Longform Jessica Rickert Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story St. Blase Catholic Church in Sterling Heights. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

PHOTOS: Places of worship for the many faiths of Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithMonday, March 31, 2025
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