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Free MedWish MedWorks clinic in Cleveland brings free dental care and more to patients

Volunteer dental and medical professionals at a MedWish MedWorks clinic in Cleveland provide free care and connect patients with follow-up services.

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Think small, go far: Save gas with this one fun trick!

As gas prices climb, Kalamazoo residents are exploring e-bikes and other micromobility options to save money, improve transportation efficiency, and rethink how they get around safely.

Trail signs aim to make exploring easier, safer

West Michigan Trails plans consistent signs to improve navigation, accessibility, and emergency response along more than 300 miles of routes.

From abandoned slope to natural sanctuary: Sugar Loaf opens a vibrant new chapter in Northern Michigan

The former ski resort begins a new life with the unveiling of its brand-new Summit Trail and breathtaking 360-degree autumn views.

Historic properties are prime candidates for residential and mixed-use developments

The revival of legacy commercial, educational and manufacturing properties embraces sustainability, technology and adds housing.

How this Thai market keeps Southeast Asian immigrants connected to home

At the Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center in Warren, Mich., a weekly Thai market helps Southeast Asian immigrants maintain cultural connections while introducing visitors to foods and traditions rarely found in local restaurants.

Through comprehensive care, this clinic is reducing the risk of recurring childhood maltreatment

The Better Future Clinic provides follow-up medical care for children who may have been abused or neglected. The goal is to provide timely and ongoing care, foster connections to vital resources, and build brighter futures for children, parents, and the community.

A group that drives kids with medical conditions to appointments pilots a program in Kalamazoo, MI

The Davies Project is up and running in Kalamazoo County and is recruiting volunteers.

Community Land Trusts help 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.

Hannah Ashmore and Sara Samborn with Kenna, a Michigan Conservation Dog trained to sniff out invasive spotted lanternflies.
Michigan resident trains “Conservation Dogs” to sniff out invasive species

Ann Arbor dog trainer Hannah Ashmore is building a network of dogs and handlers trained to sniff out environmental threats that human eyes can miss.

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