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The investments have landed Flint’s home ownership rate three percentage points above the national average.
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Property owners are trying to flip this city back to its heyday
The investments have landed Flint’s home ownership rate three percentage points above the national average.
An ambitious vision, the Triangle Trail would connect more than a dozen communities. It’s making progress.
The 42-mile path would improve access to recreational opportunities in communities through the Mill Creek Valley.
From Pews to Pints: Why some rural Michigan churches are reopening as breweries
The desire to keep existing churches and historical buildings intact has motivated and inspired a number of Michigan’s 400 licensed brewery owners.
Where county officials say local elections are secure despite Trump calls to ‘nationalize’ them
Washtenaw County elections officials say they’re well-prepared to protect against fraud in this year’s midterms and any other election. We interviewed them about their system and President Trump’s statement that elections should be “nationalize[d].”
What started small is now filling dance floors with line dancers
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.
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.
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