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Feature Story Robyn and Melissa Childers, owners of Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness.

LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Metro Detroit you should know about

In celebration of Pride Month, here are some businesses owned by folks in the LGBTQ+ community that you should check out.

Feature Story Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects.

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

Several communities in West Michigan have received grants from the state's Revitalization and Placemaking Program to help fund a variety of important municipal projects. 

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Northern Michigan pumpkin patch poised to expand, thanks to $100,000 state grant

A $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will help a Northern Michigan farm expand seasonal operations in the fall and winter. 

Feature Story Funds from the 2020 EPA grant helped support site assessment at Terra Station, a 12-building, mixed-use complex currently under construction in Hudsonville.

EPA grant helps Ottawa County turn contaminated sites into community assets

Federal funds will support environmental assessments to prepare contaminated properties for redevelopment, spurring investment and protecting local waterways.

Feature Story Demolition work has begun at the old hospital site and is expected to take about 18 months.

Private-public partnership spurs redevelopment of abandoned hospital site in Marquette

The 17-acre former Marquette General Hospital site is poised for a $166 million redevelopment project, including housing and retail and commercial space, thanks to the efforts of a public-private partnership.  

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Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13

Applications are open now for the annual Business by the Bay Pitch Competition.

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Strawberries are at the heart of a sweet fundraiser

The fundraiser benefits the Arc of Bay County, which provides advocacy and support services to people of all ages with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 

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Four charter boat captains from Bay County earn national awards

The 2025 Angler's Choice Award honors charter boat captains for high customer satisfaction and reliability scores.

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Riverside Art Festival returns to Downtown Bay City this weekend

The Riverside Art Festival is expected to fill Downtown Bay City with art, music, food, and thousands of people on June 14 and 15.

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The local NAACP marks Juneteenth with two celebrations in Bay City

A free health and wellness fair and a party in Wenonah Park each mark the 2025 observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in 1865.

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Midland Soccer Club’s $10M indoor turf facility to boost youth sports, regional growth

Midland Soccer Club’s new $10 million indoor turf facility promises year-round play and is expected to be a game-changer for youth sports and regional development.

Longform Making connections at Dinan Park.

How local musicians help connect parks and people in downtown Farmington

“That keystone moment of creating Riley Park has led downtown Farmington down the direction of creating this network of other cool little public nodes, like Dinan Park and the Masonic park, and connecting them,” says John Bry, Program Coordinator at Main Street Oakland County.

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Encore Golf Supply takes a swing at providing the region with affordable, pre-owned golf equipment

Encore Golf Supply opened its Monitor Township location in 2023. Since then, the business that focuses on selling pre-owned golf equipment, has steadily grown.

Development News “The Employer-Assisted Housing Fund is another great tool in our toolbox to address the housing shortage in Michigan,” says Amy Hovey, MSHDA CEO and Executive Director.

New housing fund to support workforce housing efforts in Petoskey, Traverse City, and Wyoming

“The Employer-Assisted Housing Fund is another great tool in our toolbox to address the housing shortage in Michigan,” says Amy Hovey, MSHDA CEO and Executive Director.

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Mt. Pleasant Police launches new security camera database to speed investigations

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department’s new voluntary security camera database has already attracted 45 participants in its first month. By allowing investigators to quickly identify available footage when incidents occur, the program aims to save critical time during active investigations. Residents and businesses can opt in at any time and retain full control over their footage.