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New grants boost placemaking in St. Clair County

Community Foundation of St. Clair CountyWednesday, June 18, 2025
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has made placemaking the center of its mission to connect people and places, from the coastlines of the St. Clair River to the rural stretches of the county’s western towns.
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New Ypsi-based podcast network aims to uplift local community and neighboring businesses

Lee Van RothWednesday, June 18, 2025
The new podcast network Food Folks Fun will showcase a variety of local voices in order to promote the businesses, organizations, and people of Depot Town and beyond.
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Drag as activism: Washtenaw County performers seek to "demystify" queerness in divisive times

Lee Van RothWednesday, June 18, 2025
Washtenaw County’s drag scene is stepping boldly into the political spotlight, using art and expression to counter rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment.
Feature Story This sandstone building in downtown Ishpeming has been dormant for more than 50 years. UPword - UPCommunity Development

Placemaking grant gives three U.P. cities a facelift

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 18, 2025
Renovation projects in Marquette, Negaunee and Ishpeming will not only help spruce up buildings but add to the vitality of their downtowns. The communities are the recipients of the state's revitalization and placemaking grants.
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Camping with a view: Kona Hills Campground opens in Marquette

UPword StaffWednesday, June 18, 2025
Three lifelong Marquette friends with a passion for the outdoors and rustic camping have come together to create their campground: Kona Hills Campground. The unique 80-acre site boast views of Lake Superior, the Huron Mountains and Marquette.
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Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan

Sarah SpohnWednesday, June 18, 2025
Michigan’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan was released in June 2022, almost three years ago. A little over the halfway point of the comprehensive five-year plan, stakeholders and collaborative partners look at just how critical regional housing partnerships are in their own communities — moving the needle forward across the entire state. 
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Michigan Tech joins national push to highlight impact of research funding

Brice BurgeWednesday, June 18, 2025
“We are pleased to welcome Michigan Tech to our effort to build a high-quality data resource that is ‘of, by, and for’ higher education institutions,” said IRIS Executive Director Jason Owen-Smith, a professor of sociology at the University of Michigan.
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Community Foundation of Marquette County awards more than $147,000 to local nonprofits

UPword StaffWednesday, June 18, 2025
"These grants reflect the generosity of our donors and the incredible work being done by nonprofits on the ground. We're honored to help bridge the gap between those who want to give and those creating lasting impact in our communities," said Zosia Eppensteiner, CEO of the CFMC.
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Michigan: Upper Peninsula casino unveils new convention, golf facilities

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Source: CDC Gaming
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State Approves $661,000 To Help 22 Upper Peninsula Businesses

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Source: Radioresultsnetwork.com
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Voices of Youth: Shaped by the scroll — when likes define life

Analia Avila-MendiolaWednesday, June 18, 2025
Social media plays a powerful role in the lives of teens, shaping their self-image, communication habits, and daily routines. While students recognize both the positive and negative impacts, many admit that constant exposure to online content affects how they see themselves and interact with the world.
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As sponsors pull back, community organizations step up to support Battle Creek’s Pride Festival

Jane ParikhWednesday, June 18, 2025
Amid a nationwide decline in corporate sponsorships for Pride events, Battle Creek Pride is pressing forward with its 2025 festival thanks to increased support from local businesses and community organizations. Despite political headwinds and funding shortfalls, organizers remain committed to celebrating and elevating local voices.
Innovation News Juneteenth celebrations in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Juneteenth in Ypsi grows into a weekend of activism, music, and faith, featuring gospel star

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 17, 2025
Ypsilanti's annual Juneteenth celebration will run a full weekend this year, including a day of action, a sickle cell anemia awareness walk, and a performance by a Grammy-winning artist.
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Ypsi cafe to feature "flower bar" for attendees to build their own bouquets

Lee Van RothTuesday, June 17, 2025
Ypsilanti’s Bridge Community Cafe is collaborating with Detroit-based pop-up event planner Swanky Lady Couture for a series of hands-on bouquet-building events throughout July. 
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Midland Center for the Arts closes out June with musical tribute, global concert and youth theater

Misty BarronTuesday, June 17, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts ends June with three shows: a musical celebrating Tina Turner’s rise, the Camerata Singers’ Pan-American concert, and Freaky Friday. musical.
Feature Story "Teenagers matter. They’re a part of our communities, our families, our friendships. Their feelings and their struggles matter." Eve Cole The Keel - Port HuronHealthy Communities

Teens and mental health: The emotions beneath the behaviors

Julie RiddleTuesday, June 17, 2025
Today’s teens face numerous challenges to their mental health, and nearly one in five teens surveyed reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the past year. In 2023, nearly a third of U.S. teens received mental health treatment, according to the CDC report. In Michigan, some of those teens saw practitioners and joined groups at OnPoint, which provides behavioral health and homelessness services in Allegan County.  
Feature Story "Teenagers matter. They’re a part of our communities, our families, our friendships. Their feelings and their struggles matter." Eve Cole Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Teens and mental health: The emotions beneath the behaviors

Julie RiddleTuesday, June 17, 2025
Today’s teens face numerous challenges to their mental health, and nearly one in five teens surveyed reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the past year. In 2023, nearly a third of U.S. teens received mental health treatment, according to the CDC report. In Michigan, some of those teens saw practitioners and joined groups at OnPoint, which provides behavioral health and homelessness services in Allegan County.  
Feature Story All Gods Children Developmental Learning Center plans to be certified by Michigan’s free PreK for All program by fall of 2025. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Detroit early education center preparing littles for “the next phase in life” despite challenges

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 17, 2025
All of Gods Children Developmental Learning Center in Detroit exemplifies the need for addressing early education professionals low wages and the need for increased state child care subsidies.
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