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Epicenter - Mount PleasantHealthy Communities

Community event provides an opportunity to combat childhood cancer

Riley ConnellThursday, April 22, 2021
Feature Story People often think of nurses as the doctor’s sidekick, or as a lesser position. Watkins clarifies the differences and the dynamic relationship between the two: “It’s a partnership.” The Keel - Port HuronHealthy Communities

A man on a mission: Kevin Watkins works to bring health and wellness to the community

Harold PowellThursday, April 22, 2021
Feature Story Colorful selection of produce at the Coleman Community Market. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

New Community Market opens in Coleman Family Center

Ron BeacomThursday, April 22, 2021
Development News Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski says additional police officers and a social worker position proposed in the city's latest budget will "bolster community policing efforts". Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Sterling Heights' budget proposes first full-time social worker, 7 additional police officers

Kate RoffThursday, April 22, 2021
Development News There are more than 100 nonprofits in the SHARE Detroit directory; the organization hopes to reach more than 250 by summer. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

New online platform makes volunteering and donating to metro Detroit nonprofits easier

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 22, 2021
Development News Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor joined a live Zoom session to share a "day in his life" with teen residents. Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

Sterling Heights receives Tree City USA award, honors Arbor Day

Kate RoffThursday, April 22, 2021
Longform Erica Edwards. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Local collective to launch zine of women of color's poetry about Ypsilanti

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 21, 2021
Longform On the Ground Chauvin Verdict Southwest MichiganEquity

Kalamazooans encouraged by verdict in George Floyd case but see lots of police-community work ahead

Al JonesWednesday, April 21, 2021
Innovation News "Big Red Squiggle" by Erika Cross will be featured in "What Feels Real: Art in the Time of Impossible Disconnect." Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ann Arbor exhibit to feature local and international art made during COVID-19 pandemic

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, April 21, 2021
Innovation News A rider on a WAVE bus. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTransportation

WAVE public transit offers free rides to Chelsea vaccination site

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 21, 2021
Innovation News Gary Horton in front of his mural at Go! Ice Cream in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

New project encourages exploration of Ypsi's public art through writing prompts

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 21, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground KCC gala Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Kellogg Community College Performing Arts programs to stream gala to celebrate 65th anniversary

Jane SimonsTuesday, April 20, 2021
Feature Story Farmers Market moves temporarily Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Kalamazoo Farmers Market switches location long enough to complete a $4.2 Million facelift

Rosemary ParkerMonday, April 19, 2021
Feature Story Good Samaritan Ministries is administering the MSHDA COVID-19 eviction diversion program. Pictured (from left) are Good Sam team members Virgenmina Calo, Jessi Christensen, and Andrew Zokoe. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Hundreds kept housed during COVID by eviction diversion program in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 17, 2021
Development News A cyclist takes the the pump park at Hines Park bike park for a ride. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Hines Park's new bike park is proving to be a popular attraction for Wayne County cyclists

David SandsFriday, April 16, 2021
Feature Story GKB Riverwalk Trail Epicenter - Mount PleasantHealthy Communities

These trails were made for walking: Our top 10 hiking trails in mid-Michigan

Crystal Gwizdala, Liz Fredendall, and Kathy RobertsThursday, April 15, 2021
Feature Story Steve Harryman The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

How hope and joy can be found in the darkest times

Steve HarrymanThursday, April 15, 2021
Longform Members of the cycling group Spoke Junkies head off on their bi-weekly ride from River's Edge Brewing Company in Milford. The Keel - Port HuronEconomic Development

Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on

Patrick DunnThursday, April 15, 2021
Longform Members of the cycling group Spoke Junkies head off on their bi-weekly ride from River's Edge Brewing Company in Milford. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on

Patrick DunnThursday, April 15, 2021
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