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Longform Head Start students at St. John's Universal Church of Christ in Jackson learn about cucumbers and dragonfruit in a lesson on mindful eating. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Pilot program in Jackson County aims to support preschoolers' mental health through mindfulness

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 7, 2024
Feature Story Small-John-Miller Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Brewery’s new summer offerings reflect growth of region’s agribusiness

Shandra MartinezThursday, March 7, 2024
Feature Story Coleman firefighters in training Catalyst MidlandTalent

Volunteer Firefighters Seek To Grow Their Family

Ben TignerThursday, March 7, 2024
Feature Story Mary Lou Stropoli, co-founder and president of Skep Space and a member of Farmington’s Public Art Committee, was tasked with transforming GLP Financial Group headquarters into an art gallery. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

How downtown Farmington's creative community is coming back stronger than ever

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 7, 2024
Longform Stamps School students helping YIES students work on artwork for their capstone projects. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ypsi fifth graders work with U-M students to develop art projects on mental health, gender, and more

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 6, 2024
Innovation News The 2024 Black Business Community Impact Awards ceremony. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

New awards ceremony honors Black-owned businesses' charitable impact in Washtenaw County

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 6, 2024
Feature Story Small-YAC The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Youth Advisory Council’s record-breaking grants emphasize mental health

The Lakeshore staffTuesday, March 5, 2024
Feature Story Elizabeth Agius, WSU School of Social Work associate director of research administration, with Larry West, Peers to Higher Education project manager. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Wayne State University program helps peer support specialists pursue higher ed in mental health

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 4, 2024
Feature Story SMALL-Acasiatrains The LakeshoreKids and Education

Nursing training gives career path to those with disabilities

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 3, 2024
Feature Story SMALL-Acasiatrains Southwest MichiganEquity

Nursing training gives career path to those with disabilities

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 3, 2024
Feature Story Small-downtown-aerial The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Discover Kalamazoo to use state grant to show community’s accessibility to travelers

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 1, 2024
Feature Story Owner of The First Cup Jake Skarbek shakes hands with former owner Don Peterson. The Keel - Port HuronEntrepreneurship

The First Cup: Clay Township coffee shop gets new owner and new look

Rita MacDonaldThursday, February 29, 2024
Feature Story Luis Benitez spoke about the future and importance of outdoor recreation at a recent Friends of Grand Rapids Parks event. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Outdoor industry thought leader Luis Benitez sees economic potential in rural Michigan

Shandra MartinezThursday, February 29, 2024
Longform Kids play on the Detroit Riverfront. Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Equity initiatives seek to make Southeast Michigan parks better, safer, and more welcoming for all

Patrick DunnThursday, February 29, 2024
Development News Downtown Threadz after taking part in the facade improvement program. (Courtesy of Newaygo County) Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

White Cloud launches new facade improvement program for small businesses

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 29, 2024
Development News "This grant provides a wonderful opportunity to help Michigan communities get on the right track to achieving broadband internet service and digital inclusion,” says Roger Blake, president and CEO of Merit Network. Rural Innovation ExchangeTechnology and Innovation

Latest efforts to connect more of rural Michigan to high-speed internet bolstered by $997K grant

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 29, 2024
Longform Disability Rights Michigan held a two-day COVID vaccination clinic in Grand Rapids. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

‘Keep everybody healthy’: How COVID vaccinations are protecting the unhoused

Shandra MartinezThursday, February 29, 2024
Longform small-accessible-van Second Wave - MichiganTransportation

New website simplifies search for accessible public transportation in Michigan

Shandra MartinezThursday, February 29, 2024
Feature Story healthclinicimage Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

The doctor is in -- and so is the dentist at these soon-to-be school-based health care clinics

Rosemary ParkerThursday, February 29, 2024
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