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Feature Story Art lessons serve as a framework to teach trainees life skills like focus, communication, and confidence. Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Lifting people up: Arnold Center provides career development for people with disabilities

Marta ManningThursday, June 17, 2021
Longform Voices of Youth Intro Southwest MichiganEquity

Voices of Youth program offers Kalamazoo-area young people a chance to be heard

Mark WedelWednesday, June 16, 2021
Feature Story After a few public racial incidents happened in the schools, MPS realized there were many day-to-day moments happening they weren’t in touch with. Catalyst MidlandDiversity

Midland Public Schools leads the charge on diversity, equity and inclusion in the region

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, June 10, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo Gun Violence Update Southwest MichiganEquity

Kalamazoo Public Safety asks for the community's help to stop gun violence

Al JonesWednesday, June 9, 2021
Development News Last year’s successful distribution of yard signs across the Bay, Saginaw, Midland and Isabella counties led to a continuation of the program this year. Catalyst MidlandDiversity

Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates "Pride at Home" with free yard sign distribution

Sarah SpohnThursday, June 3, 2021
Longform Kalamazoo George Floyd Anniversary Southwest MichiganEquity

Hope and solidarity among themes of Kalamazoo gathering to observe George Floyd's death

Second Wave MediaThursday, May 27, 2021
Feature Story From left to right: Jenee Velasquez, Kathy Fuce-Hobohm, Lee Ann Keller, Rebecca Cox, Cathy Bott, Diane Postler-Slattery, Sue MacKellar, Sharon Miller Catalyst MidlandTalent

Catalyst Community: The Power of the PodA community leader shares her thoughts on how women in our community support one another

Lee Ann Keller, introduction by Ron BeacomThursday, May 27, 2021
Feature Story LIst Image Northside plan Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Cultural business district hopes to help Northside residents benefit from new development

Al JonesWednesday, May 26, 2021
Innovation News An illustration showing the location of a planned Black Lives Matter mural in downtown Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ypsilanti residents invited to help paint Black Lives Matter mural on downtown street

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 26, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek Broadband Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Momentum building to address disparities in internet service across Calhoun County

Jane SimonsWednesday, May 19, 2021
Feature Story Trey Boynton. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Q&A: Trey Boynton on dismantling "barriers to brilliance" in Ann Arbor's tech industry

Monica HicksonWednesday, May 19, 2021
Longform Trista Van Tine, Nhu Do, Linette Lao, Linh Song, Praveena Ramaswami, and Yen Azzaro. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Washtenaw County women leaders of Asian heritage speak out on hate, violence, and healing

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, May 12, 2021
Longform On the Ground Maude Bristol-Perry Ave. Southwest MichiganDiversity

Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Ave signs go up in Battle Creek

John GrapMonday, May 10, 2021
Innovation News Beth Vonck. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ypsilanti middle school teacher named Regional Teacher of the Year

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 5, 2021
Special Report State of Health special report graphic Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Special report: How COVID-19 changed Michigan's health care system for the better

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 29, 2021
Longform MCYJ community outreach and engagement manager Husain Haidri. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Long-lived Ann Arbor nonprofit refocuses efforts on reforming Michigan's youth justice system

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, April 28, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Zoo City Farm and Food Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

Zoo City Farm and Food takes root: Food sovereignty group works to expand its network in Kalamazoo

Caroline BissonnetteWednesday, April 28, 2021
Innovation News The Links logo Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ann Arbor nonprofit hosts event series on "The State of Black Health"

Maria PattonWednesday, April 28, 2021
Feature Story A year after COVID-19 made The Momentum Center’s 2020 Prom with a Purpose impossible, the popular event and fundraiser returns May 21 with both in-person and virtual options.  The LakeshoreEquity

Prom with a Purpose returns with in-person, virtual formats

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 26, 2021
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