Most of us mean well when we try to recycle, but sometimes it’s hard to do correctly. It can be overwhelming to understand what materials we should recycle, trash, or donate, but a new app is making it that much easier for Isabella County residents. The Isabella County Material Recovery Facility in Mt. Pleasant has launched the Recycle Coach app to help educate residents how to correctly dispose of their waste.

The newly opened Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center has begun rolling out programs, beginning with an urgent care center to help people experiencing mental health crises.   

Brothers Mike and Jeff Dausey have transformed a former wine shop and antique store into a flourishing winery in a rural area northeast of Metro Detroit. 

Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff,  peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health. 

The Muskegon Museum of Art will unveil a $15.4 million expansion, the Bennett-Schmidt Pavilion, that doubles the museum’s size and redefines its role as a national arts destination.

20Fathoms, a tech startup incubator, has expanded its free educational offerings to help launch more startup businesses in Northwest Michigan.

The green job market is growing across Michigan. A non-profit called SEEDS follows suit with its EcoCorps program, which teaches future workers the skills needed to succeed in the eco-friendly industry.  

Local entrepreneur Rachael Odish shares her journey launching Pivot Roasters, a Port Huron-based business offering high-quality coffee products worldwide.