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Feature Story With funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ann Arbor YMCA has been distributing produce boxes weekly for families in need during the pandemic. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

With its doors closed, here's how the Ann Arbor YMCA has innovated to serve in new ways

Emily BendaWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story The Recreation Park complex, which houses the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsilanti Senior Center adapts to COVID-19 with meal service, online exercise classes, and more

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 15, 2020
Innovation News Felicia Brabec. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Washtenaw County has declared racism a public health crisis. What are the county's next steps?

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story cmucccdlist Epicenter - Mount PleasantHealthy Communities

CMU Center for Counseling and Community Development prepared for pandemic’s mental health impact

Sophie BatesThursday, July 9, 2020
Feature Story reopencollege Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

Area colleges planning for a blend of online and in-person learning this fall

Kathy RobertsThursday, July 9, 2020
Feature Story bees Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

Metro Detroit’s honeybees get by with a little help from their friends

Kate RoffThursday, July 9, 2020
Longform Winona Bynum at Old City Acres farm in Belleville. Second Wave - MichiganSustainability

Michigan's local food economy rises to meet COVID-19's challenges

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 2, 2020
Partner Content Students listen to a lesson about MyPlate. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan introduces nutrition and fitness to classrooms

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderThursday, July 2, 2020
Feature Story Ann Arbor SPARK's incubator spaces will be adjusted to meet social distancing guidelines when SPARK facilities reopen, including blocking off use of telephone booths. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

COVID safety 101: Here's what reopening businesses must do to complete state-required safety plans

Emily BendaWednesday, July 1, 2020
Feature Story Cherisa Allen. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

For many Ypsi-area residents, recognition of racism as a public health issue is long overdue

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 1, 2020
Feature Story bbvlist Catalyst MidlandDiversity

The Breaking Bread Village: Founder Erin Patrice on discussing diversity in Midland

Courtney SouleThursday, June 25, 2020
Feature Story pride2020list Catalyst MidlandDiversity

Pride continues to inspire in new ways across the Great Lakes Bay Region

Courtney SouleThursday, June 25, 2020
Longform People walk and bike down Washington Street in Ann Arbor. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Pandemic prompts Michigan communities to open streets for safer exercise and transportation

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 25, 2020
Feature Story UdderList Epicenter - Mount PleasantHealthy Communities

Udder Bliss Farm brings gourmet mushrooms and more to local farmers markets

Courtney SouleThursday, June 25, 2020
Feature Story udderbliss list Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Udder Bliss Farm brings gourmet mushrooms and more to local farmers markets

Courtney SouleThursday, June 25, 2020
Partner Content Seniors exercising Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Program aims to get adult foster care home residents in Copper Country moving more and eating better

Sarah RiggThursday, June 25, 2020
Development News CISMA Coordinator McKenzi Bergmoser Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

Sterling Heights' drains to receive $300,000 to restore habitat

Kate RoffThursday, June 25, 2020
Feature Story Growing Hope staff have been using a contactless system to transfer groceries to customers' cars at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

COVID-19, Midland flood prompt community leaders to center resiliency in vision for Ypsi's future

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 24, 2020
Longform Michigan National Guard members volunteer at Food Gatherers. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

During pandemic, food banks and rescues innovate to feed more Michiganders than ever before

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 18, 2020
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