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Restorative justice advocates Lauren Fardig-Diop (left) and Angel McKissic

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Beyond punitive justice: Restoring harm in Detroit

Julie J. RiddleWednesday, July 2, 2025

Supplemental Science student Madison Taylor with her exhibit on soil samples at a science fair at WAY Academy in Detroit.

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Metroparks offer year-round hands-on science classes in 2 Detroit schools

Patrick DunnMonday, June 30, 2025

Consumer's Energy Four Cities Metro Pipeline project will occur from 2026 to 2029.

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Natural gas pipeline project to update aging system in four Metro-Detroit cities

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, June 26, 2025

The chapel of St. Mary's Academy

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Vacant for 20 years, historic Monroe building will be repurposed for community good

Amy KurasThursday, June 26, 2025

Melany Sanchez first participated in Leaders in Training during her freshman year of college

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Preparing Southwest Detroit youth for power and purpose

Layla McMurtrieWednesday, June 25, 2025

Shelley Roossien, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist at KDL, leads children through a building exercise.

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Inclusive Literacy Alliance fosters early reading in Kent County kids with developmental differences

Brianna NargisoTuesday, June 24, 2025

Cross-sector collaborations have become a vital part of Michigan’s evolving approach to mental health care.

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Community mental health partnerships with first responders a win-win for communities

Brianna NargisoTuesday, June 24, 2025

Albert Kahn Building

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HISTORY LESSON: Telling Detroit's immigrant story through its architecture

Jacob JonesTuesday, June 24, 2025

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Cincinnati’s school dental clinics bring relief to thousands

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 23, 2025

Forgotten Harvest CEO Adrian Lewis

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USDA cuts could worsen food insecurity, reverse progress to improve nutrition for most vulnerable

Layla McMurtrie Monday, June 23, 2025

Huge CNC Machines at Tarus's factory in Sterling Heights.

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TARUS turns 40 with bold moves and innovation in manufacturing and software

Layla McMurtrieFriday, June 20, 2025

Caitlin Crutcher (white shirt) plays foosball with youth before programming at Eastside Community Network

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Detroit nonprofits unite to foster next gen community development leaders

Sarah WilliamsWednesday, June 18, 2025

Maggie DeSantis

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Maggie DeSantis shares how community development organizations formed a leadership pipeline

Sarah WilliamsWednesday, June 18, 2025

Tim Klont is the CEO of MSHDA.

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Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan

Sarah SpohnWednesday, June 18, 2025

"Teenagers matter. They’re a part of our communities, our families, our friendships. Their feelings and their struggles matter." Eve Cole

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Teens and mental health: The emotions beneath the behaviors

Julie RiddleTuesday, June 17, 2025

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