Oak Park’s Nine Mile redesign indicates transformative direction for the city Read Article

Students get a taste of manufacturing careers at iconic bakery during MFG Day Read Article

Macomb County Planning and Economic Development.

Oakland County's housing affordability problem is growing. How can we solve it? Read Article

Dallas, Jamillyah, and Dayton Palmer in their new home in Pontiac.
Photo: Dallas, Jamillyah, and Dayton Palmer in their new home in Pontiac. Doug Coombe

The Art of Dining: New DIA exhibit a Middle Eastern feast for the senses Read Article

DIA

How this local guitar company is feeling reinvigorated by its new Hazel Park workshop Read Article

Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that. Read Article

Volunteers plant trees at Palmer Park in Detroit.
Photo: Volunteers plant trees at Palmer Park in Detroit. Steve Koss

Trending in 2024: 10 unique wellness spaces in Metro Detroit Read Article

Steve Koss

How a block grant helps Macomb build parks, add solar street lights Read Article

Features

Longform A Supplemental Science lesson at John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in Detroit. Kids and Education

Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan

Patrick DunnThursday, October 10, 2024
Southeast Michigan's parks are working to connect students in underserved communities to nature and science programming.
Feature Story A room at Big Bay Point Lighthouse. Economic Development

New website shows off Michigan's B&Bs to promote industry comeback

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, October 10, 2024
Bed and Breakfast lodgings are an important part of Michigan’s economy, with 130 locations bringing in $70.3 million annually. The Michigan Bed & Breakfast Association is highlighting members with a new website.
Feature Story Inside a then-new HTI Cybernetics facility in 2019. Economic Development

Sterling Heights companies do their part to help fill the talent pipeline on Manufacturing Day

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 10, 2024
Feature Story Ethel's Baking Technology and Innovation

Students get a taste of manufacturing careers at iconic bakery during MFG Day

Genevieve FoxThursday, October 10, 2024
From auto industry spaces to baking hot spots, over 2,000 high school students toured manufacturing companies across Macomb County for this year's MFG Day/Week.
Development News The Sterling Heights Skate Park opened in November of 2017 — the first cornerstone amenity that was completed on the Recreating Recreation timeline. Community Development

Sterling Heights parks and recreation director named president-elect of this statewide organization

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 3, 2024
"His dedication to our community has transformed our parks, and we have seen firsthand the positive impact parks and recreation have on the quality of life for our residents," says Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor.
Development News The Edgar Poe-inspired festival debuted in 2020 and has since become an annual tradition in downtown Farmington each October. Arts and Culture

Grand Raven Festival returns to downtown Farmington with all of its tricks and treats

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 3, 2024
It’s October, which means that Edgar the Grand Raven has made its annual return to downtown Farmington.
Feature Story Fathers are important figures in children’s lives Second Wave - Michigan

Better fathers mean stronger communitiesNonprofit Journal Project

Julie J. RiddleWednesday, September 25, 2024
Stronger fathers mean stronger kids. The Children’s Center in Detroit has a dad-focused program that links fathers to the resources they need and gives them a place to connect, share concerns, and encourage each other to invest more deeply in their children’s lives.
Partner Content Parents indicated that needed services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and paraprofessional support were inadequate. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 24, 2024
Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.  
Feature Story Champions of Wayne students with Wayne Memorial High School staff and mentors at the Student Achievement Banquet on June 20, 2024 Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Visionary Wayne Memorial High School program helps students succeed by paying themNonprofit Journal Project

Leo V. KaplanTuesday, September 24, 2024
At Wayne Memorial High School, Champions of Wayne pays students $250 per semester to work with mentors to meet personalized goals.
Longform Joe Volpe, program manager at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan's LGBTQ youth

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 23, 2024
Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.
Longform Dayton, Jamillyah, and Dallas Palmer outside their new home in Pontiac. Community Development

Oakland County's housing affordability problem is growing. How can we solve it?

Patrick DunnMonday, September 23, 2024
Leaders in the government, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors are coming together to make housing more attainable for all county residents.
Feature Story Oak Park Community Development

Oak Park’s Nine Mile redesign indicates transformative direction for the city

Sierra OkoniewskiMonday, September 23, 2024
The City of Oak Park has completely reimagined a large segment of the Nine Mile Road Corridor, ushering new bike lines, pocket parks and economic opportunities into their growing community. 
Feature Story Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and his wife Dr. Sonia Hasan enjoying "The Art of Dining" exhibit at the DIA.

The Art of Dining: New DIA exhibit a Middle Eastern feast for the senses

Kahn Santori DavisonSaturday, September 21, 2024
Featuring nearly 230 works, this tantalising free exhibit (to Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne residents) illuminates connections between art and cuisine from ancient times to the present day, demonstrating how food transcends cultures, backgrounds, and borders. We take a sneak peek. 
Feature Story Roxana Park Community Development

How a block grant helps Macomb build parks, add solar street lights

Genevieve FoxThursday, September 19, 2024
Within the last five years, Macomb County has received an annual grant amount of around $1.8 million. Here's what the county does with it.
Development News “Spirit of Sterling Heights” by Marcia Wood Community Development

Sterling Heights council member honored with Sinclair Service Award from Michigan Municipal League

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 19, 2024
“Being recognized for something you love doing is an unexpected honor,” says Sterling Heights council member Barbara Ziarko.
Longform People plant trees during a volunteer work day at Palmer Park in Detroit. Healthy Communities

Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.

Patrick DunnWednesday, September 18, 2024
Southeast Michigan's parks are working to address climate equity by mitigating climate change's disproportionate effects on already underserved populations.
Longform Elizabeth Agius Second Wave - MichiganEconomic Development

Michigan organizations, universities, and agencies growing the public health workforce

Monique BedfordTuesday, September 17, 2024
Michigan, as well as the rest of the world, is going through a health care workforce shortage. The Michigan Health Council’s (MHC) Michigan Health Care Workforce Index projects that nearly all 36 health care occupations will experience workforce shortages between now and 2033.
Longform GHS Urgent Care Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Funding gap threatens care for Michiganders utilizing community mental health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 17, 2024
Michigan’s community mental health agencies face deep revenue gaps this year — a projected $93 million.
Longform A rendering of the future Fresh! by Gleaners. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Fresh food pantry set to open near Detroit, building upon other innovative Michigan models

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 12, 2024
Gleaners Community Food Bank has broken ground on Fresh! by Gleaners, an innovative concept that will make free, fresh food available to people living in Wayne and Macomb counties.
Feature Story Josh Chapman, President and CEO, YMCA of the Blue Water Area Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Blue Meets Green collaborative feeds economic prosperityNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 12, 2024
The Blue Meets Green collaborative considers all sectors while cultivating a prosperous St. Clair County.  
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