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Review: Opening night at The Gilmore an edge-of-the-seat, genre-hopping, triple ovation-al affair

Mark WedelThursday, April 25, 2024
Formerly an arts and culture reviewer for a daily newspaper, SW Second Wave's Mark Wedel revisits his roots to take in The Gilmore International Piano Festival's opening night — a magical 'amusement park ride' that was 'full of surprises.'
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A new Delta College Public Media documentary focuses on the cannabis industry in the region

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Award-winning documentarian takes a look at the cannabis industry in the Great Lakes Bay Region
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Keep an eye on these outdoor rec startups

Jennifer Donovan | RIX StaffThursday, April 25, 2024
Outdoor recreation is big business -- in Michigan and across the country. And advances in technology and good old ingenuity are changing the landscape of outdoor recreation. Check out these startups and see if you don't want to get back outdoors and explore nature. 
Longform 300 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti under renovation. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

U-M's Ypsilanti Health Center to move downtown, tripling space and adding specialty care

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 24, 2024
The move will place the center in a more accessible location and allow Michigan Medicine to establish a more prominent presence in the Ypsi community.
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CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area's LGBTQ residents

Sarah SpohnTuesday, April 23, 2024
Corktown Health has evolved and grown from offering end-of-life services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to providing primary care for the LGBTQ community. Through financial support from IFF, and through partnerships with local organizations including MiGen, the health network continues to provide a life-changing impact on the patients it serves.   
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First-ever rural-focused Real Estate Development Boot Camp aimed at emerging housing developers

Rosemary ParkerThursday, April 25, 2024
Looking to encourage emerging developers to build new housing in the state's rural communities, the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is launching its first-ever Real Estate Development Boot Camp.
Feature Story David Tucker, be nice. volunteer team leader The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Business symposium kicks off series of spring be nice. mental health events

Monique BedfordTuesday, April 23, 2024
The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and its be nice. program will host four spring mental health events this year.
Feature Story Small-Keesa Second Wave - MichiganSustainability

Special funds are a step toward leveling the playing field for Black farmers

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, April 22, 2024
For the first time, BIPOC farmers in West Michigan will be able to apply for a grant through the West Michigan Farmers of Color Land Fund to help them buy, maintain, and improve agricultural land.
Feature Story Entering its second summer of construction, downtown Zeeland is working with customers and shop owners to make sure downtown shopping and dining is still "The Main Thing." The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Supporting local businesses — even during construction — is the Main Thing in Zeeland

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 22, 2024
Zeeland is encouraging customers to make continuing to support their favorite downtown businesses during construction "The Main Thing" with an awareness campaign that highlights how to navigate construction and why it's important.
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Author embraces experience of growing up in deaf culture

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 22, 2024
Grand Rapids resident Mickey Carolan describes himself as a CODA, short for child of deaf adults. Growing up with two deaf parents gave him experiences that have inspired his three books and his work as an ally for the Deaf community.
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