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Partner Partner Content Creativity and community come together at Farmington’s new Art Park Promenade
Farmington’s Art Park Promenade connects Riley Park with the Hillside Townes development through a pedestrian-friendly space filled with landscaping, seating, and public art.
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Community Land Trusts help Portage residents become homeowners affordably
As the statewide housing crisis continues, communities of all sizes are looking at how to increase affordable housing options for current and future residents. In Kalamazoo County, the Portage Community Land Trust is helping residents become homeowners affordably with their new workforce housing development, Stanwood Crossings.
Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year
Launched in 2023, PreK for All now has no income qualifications.
Free Wonderschool platform will help Michigan families find childcare faster
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
Partner Partner Content Creativity and community come together at Farmington’s new Art Park Promenade
Farmington’s Art Park Promenade connects Riley Park with the Hillside Townes development through a pedestrian-friendly space filled with landscaping, seating, and public art.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Partner Partner Content Seeking mental health services can be overwhelming. Here’s where to begin
For people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, deciding where to turn for help can be overwhelming. Macomb County Community Mental Health offers a range of services designed to help residents navigate those decisions
They grew up breathing Detroit air. Generations of women are pushing for new approaches to pollution
Some are organizing and training to advocate for their neighbors; some are trying to change the laws to consider the cumulative burden of pollution.
Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
Mental Health millage means help for more people — and a healthier community
In Washtenaw County, adults served by community mental health increased 147%, and youths served 104%.
Partner Partner Content How West Oakland communities grow without losing what makes them special
Growth can bring new opportunities — and pressures — to small communities. Leaders across western Oakland County share how thoughtful development, historic preservation, and community input are helping them plan for change without losing what makes their downtowns distinctive.
Hazel Park’s annual Art Fair is highlighting over 100 local artists this weekend
This year’s Hazel Park Art Fair, from August 22 to August 23, will feature over 100 local artists, food trucks, yard games, morning yoga, a charity beer tent, and much more.
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