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Feature Story Euphemia Franklin Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

SEMII works to protect, educate and empower Native American communitiesThe Nonprofit Journal Project

Euphemia FranklinSaturday, January 15, 2022
Feature Story “There’s not just one thing or one tip that is the end-all, be-all fix; it’s a combination of factors. I wanted to write something to inspire people, to movitave them. I wanted to provide that ‘Aha!’ moment for people,” says author Cheryl Keaney. The Keel - Port HuronHealthy Communities

Local fitness trainer reflects on her new book and offers tips for the New Year

MJ GalbraithFriday, January 14, 2022
Longform Dr. Sheila Marcus. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan docs tackle youth mental health crisis with on-demand psychiatric support from U-M program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 13, 2022
Feature Story On the Ground Calhoun County Administrator 2021 Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Calhoun County Administrator Kelli Scott looks ahead to 2022, sees call for strength

Jane SimonsThursday, January 13, 2022
Feature Story On the Ground Larry Bell Boys and Girls Club Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Larry Bell raises a glass to young people with a $1M gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, January 13, 2022
Feature Story Amanda Saab, Zee Shami, Sam Haider, and Sam Abbas discuss the future of Dearborn Resturants, and food within the community at a Dearborn City Open (image taken before the COVID-19 pandemic). Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

What our journalists are watching in 2022

Thursday, January 13, 2022
Longform Vibrant Life co-owner and founder Dean Solden. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Free health care job training bootcamp at WCC helps address health care worker shortage

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, January 12, 2022
Longform Sam Killian and Kelly Scott at YDL-Whittaker. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

From teen chats to mindfulness sessions, Ypsilanti District Library offers mental health resources

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 12, 2022
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo COVID update Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Vaccination, masks, and distancing remain keys to fighting COVID-19, Kalamazoo’s medical leaders say

Al JonesWednesday, January 12, 2022
Development News Newly preserved land in Sharon Township. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

53 acres of western Washtenaw County wildlife habitat to be permanently preserved

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 12, 2022
Innovation News Better Me Youth founder Carla Whitsett accepts the state of Michigan's Support Staff Professional of the Year award. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ypsilanti paraeducator uses prize money to launch nonprofit serving local youth

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 12, 2022
Innovation News LynxDx staff at one of the company's drive-through COVID-19 testing sites. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Ann Arbor cancer testing startup continues adding employees, sites to meet COVID testing demand

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, January 12, 2022
Longform On the Ground Calhoun County Vaccine Ambassadors update Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Vaccine Ambassadors report people are paying attention to their message of the need for vaccine

Jane SimonsTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story momentum-center-event The LakeshoreCommunity Development

The Momentum Center to hold 3-part mental health forum

Andrea GoodellTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo The Gilmore 2022 Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

The Gilmore Festival Fellows Program teaches young artists what it takes to build a music career

Mark WedelMonday, January 10, 2022
Longform Edward Lofton and his mother Joanna Lofton, community resource specialist at the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Edward lives with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, like many people with ASD, has faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan organizations help people living with autism reduce risks of COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 6, 2022
Development News The A.H. Nickless Innovation Award was created to honor Arthur Nickless's memory. Pictured here are his three daughters. Catalyst MidlandTechnology and Innovation

Eleven Midland County school teams advance in STEM competition

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, January 6, 2022
Feature Story Those who attended the public event on Nov. 18 were asked to answer, "what does it mean to BELONG?" The results appeared in real-time as a Word Cloud. Catalyst MidlandDiversity

We Hear You task force prepares to take action from diversity survey

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, January 6, 2022
Feature Story Family Health Center wage hike Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Big pay raises attract health care applicants to Family Health Center in Kalamazoo

Rosemary ParkerThursday, January 6, 2022
Feature Story OTG Kalamazo Vernon Coakley Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

2022 outlook: COVID is a dark cloud, but some Kalamazoo leaders see cooperation and optimism ahead

Al JonesThursday, January 6, 2022
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