Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities
Program supports dental leaders in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with skills to manage clinics, improve care, and advocate for underserved patients.
How a community dance movement fuels connection, wellness and economy
Backyard Boots & Beats is not only bringing people together through line dancing—it’s creating consistent foot traffic, supporting local venues, and building an ecosystem where community-driven entrepreneurship can thrive.
Dolores Huerta feared speaking about her abuse for years; the farmworkers she advocates for understand
They grapple with a system where their income, housing or immigration status may depend on supervisors who perpetuate sexual violence without oversight.
At 11 years old, this author is helping kids see themselves in his stories
The 11-year-old isn’t much older than many of his audiences, but to them he represents something bigger — proof that their ideas matter and their dreams are within reach.
Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50% since 2023
“We’re seeing things you would expect — like reductions in emergency department visits and reductions in Medicaid costs. But we’re also seeing a positive impact on violent crime and recidivism.
How polling failures, gambling legalization and political gridlock paved the way for the explosive rise of prediction markets
On prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, users can stake real money on just about anything. But this isn’t simple entertainment: In theory, these wagers serve as a means of collecting the public’s insights into the future.
Students are speaking up. And schools are listening.
The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.
Flipping the script: Big buyers make pitches to small businesses
At Connect Local GR’s event on April 2, buyers controlling over $1 billion in procurement opportunities will tell small businesses how to get in the game.
A new view from the saddle: Midland Police introduce mounted patrol
Midland’s first-ever mounted patrol unit is bringing a quieter, more approachable form of policing to community events, creating new opportunities for connection.
Coalition building for immigrant justice: How one alliance is strengthening support
FAIR Flint strengthens immigrant support through advocacy, resources, and coalition building.
