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Feature Story Algiers Motel dedication

Pain passed down: The Algiers Motel tragedy and its enduring impact

The unveiling of a historical marker 57 years after the Algiers Motel tragedy honors the victims and highlights the ongoing struggle against systemic racism.

Feature Story Movement Detroit Venues

Mapping Detroit: Where does techno live in the city?

This is part of a series from the unofficial cartographer of Detroit, Alex B. Hill, a self-described “data nerd and anthropologist” who combines mapping, data, and analytics with storytelling and human experience.

Longform Amy McMillan, director of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, and Rachel Frierson, vice president of operations and programming for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, at the construction site for the future Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden.

Metroparks to open first Detroit location with Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks' robust parks system has never included a Detroit location, but that will change next year with the opening of a Metroparks-branded attraction at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park.

Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program.

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Efforts are underway to better coordinate efforts between produce prescription programs and to create more standardized funding mechanisms for them.

Feature Story Opioid health homes address physical, emotional, and social barriers to recovery.

Opioid health homes remove barriers to recovery

Opioid health homes provide a central point of contact where people living with opioid use disorder work with an interdisciplinary provider team to develop an individualized recovery care plan.

Feature Story King's Kid Christian Daycare staff members Adrian Robinson, left, Lolita Granger, center and Tamara Jones laugh Wednesday, July 17, 2024, as they play with toys in one of the classrooms in the Detroit child care center.

MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities

Quality child care is necessary, but not always available or affordable. The MiLEAP Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund has launched a $59 million fund to provide new and expanding home-based and center-based facilities across the state.   

Longform People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park.

How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit

Alongside health clinics, food pantries, and community centers, southeast Michigan's parks are increasingly becoming important hubs for advancing health equity in their communities.

Feature Story Deborah Myles

More than seat fillers: seniors reentering the workplace add value, learn new skillsResilient Neighborhoods Feature

When reacclimating Detroit seniors to the workplace, everyone wins.

Feature Story Kristy Schena

Golf, robotics, dance and more: Kristy Schena offers fun programs for kids with special needsNonprofit Journal Project

Filling the gap in out-of-school programming, Kids On The Go offers year-round programming in sports, robotics, cooking and more for children with developmental challenges.

Feature Story Pages in the Park.

Pages in the Park: Metro-area libraries team up to bring reading outdoors

Following COVID-19, local libraries joined forces to bring reading to kids outdoors. The program was so popular it became its own summer series, featuring local parks.

Development News Barkside is located at 7960 Kercheval Ave. in Detroit’s West Village.

Pints, chew toys, and more: Bar-meets-dog park celebrates grand opening in West Village

“As much as we are a dog park and bar, we like to think we’re so much more than that,” says Barkside co-founder Cody Williams. “It’s just a really fun casual environment, and it’s so easy for folks to meet and make friends.”

Development News The Joe Louis Greenway's Warren Gateway.

These 10 Detroit nonprofits were selected for $2.6M in grants to support community-focused programs

"These organizations embody the very best of Detroit, each demonstrating a steadfast dedication to enhancing the lives of our residents,” says Donald Rencher, president and CEO of the Hudson-Webber Foundation.

Feature Story Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state.

How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan's communities

Yours, Mine and Ours — Public Health spoke with Lauren LaPine, Michigan Health and Hospital Association senior director of legislative and public policy about how various public health agencies and programs collaborate with hospitals across the state.  

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Which savings strategy works for you?

Saving is not easy, especially when everyday products are at an all-time high given recent years' rising inflation and simply suggesting cutting back on small indulgences can be irritating.  

Longform Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners.

Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Since 2017, the Campus for Creative Aging has been offering a variety of innovative opportunities for older adults in Berrien, Van Buren, and Cass counties – and helping younger residents understand and respect their older neighbors.

Feature Story Evadney Clark, a Brightmoor senior, wanted a place to go and a space to belong

Seniors A Go-Go keeps Brightmoor seniors engagedResilient Neighborhoods Feature

Led by seniors, Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood Seniors A Go-Go program is keeping seniors safe, active and connected -- and, just as important, having fun.

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Meet the 85-year-old Michigan skydiver going for 1000 jumps

Would you skydive at 85? This pioneering legend from Michigan is going for her Gold Wings with 1000 jumps! She takes another leap near Lansing today.