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Feature Story Jason Cottrell and his daughter, Gracie Jo, 11, pose in front of the little free pantry their family created in front of their home, 1237 Marlene St. Holland. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Little pantry brings kindness, helping hand

andrea goodellMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland Board of Public Works is giving Holiday Power Dollars to customers who decorate the exterior of their home or yard for the holidays. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Zeeland Board of Public Works’ Holiday Power Dollars program goes digital

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 1, 2020
Development News Food Drive Sterling Heights Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Sterling Heights kicks off food drive as COVID-19 increases national food insecurity

Kate RoffThursday, November 19, 2020
Feature Story Carol Myers shows off the socially distanced, but festive Halloween tube at her 12th Street Holland home. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Festive and safe: A socially distanced Halloween solution

Andrea GoodellWednesday, October 28, 2020
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Jubilee, Habitat break ground on mixed-income neighborhood

andrea goodellTuesday, October 13, 2020
Feature Story Sterling Heights, Fossil Dig Metromode - Metro DetroitKids and Education

Photos: In-person, outdoor library event meets community where it's at in Sterling Heights

Kate RoffThursday, September 24, 2020
Development News Sterling Heights Ethnic Community Committee Chair Willie Dechavez says he is proud of the residents chosen for this year's Diversity Distinction Awards. Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Sterling Heights' diversity awards recognize young residents' role in promoting inclusion

Kate RoffThursday, September 17, 2020
Innovation News Parkridge Summer Festival and Joe Dulin Community Day 2018. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ypsi's annual Parkridge SummerFest to take place via livestream

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 19, 2020
Feature Story Michelle Bombe in her garden at her Laketown Township home. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Backyard gardens gain popularity during pandemic

Bev BerensMonday, August 3, 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
Development News Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor joined a live Zoom session to share a "day in his life" with teen residents. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Sterling Heights launches new program to turn the city 'inside out' during reopening

Kate RoffThursday, June 18, 2020
Feature Story Pints on the Patio, Sterling Heights Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Summer in Sterling Heights, but not as we know it

Kate RoffThursday, June 11, 2020
Feature Story Sterling Heights police chief Dale Dwojakowski was recently recognized for his contribution to promoting diversity in the city. Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

How Sterling Heights is 'planting seeds' for a more diverse police force

Kate RoffThursday, June 11, 2020
Feature Story We the People Opportunity Farm manager Marly Spieser-Schneider and executive director Melvin Parson. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi nonprofits find new ways to address community needs during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 13, 2020
Development News Ryan Dietiker, owner of Forefathers Grooming, is relying on his community to get his small business through COVID-19 closures. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

'We all want to see each other succeed': Q&A with small business owner Ryan Dietiker

Kate RoffThursday, May 7, 2020
Feature Story Ypsi resident Jeremy Allen and his kids visit Allen's wife, a nurse, who is under precautionary self-quarantine at a hotel. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ypsilanti Coronavirus Digital Archive project aims to document everyday life during a pandemic

Sarah RiggMonday, May 4, 2020
Feature Story The New West Willow Neighborhood Association will be converting its Little Free Library to a little free food pantry. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi neighborhood watches offer online meetings, resident checkups, mini food pantry during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 22, 2020
Feature Story A mailing sent to residents of the 48197 and 48198 ZIP codes, encouraging census participation. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

COVID-19 outbreak prompts new strategies to promote census participation in Ypsilanti

Sarah RiggTuesday, April 21, 2020
Feature Story We the People, COVID-19, Mutual Aid Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Mutual aid is making a comeback during COVID-19 outbreak

Kate RoffThursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story Tips, tip jar Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

5 ways people are supporting their local breweries during Coronavirus shutdowns

Kate RoffFriday, March 20, 2020
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