Burning Snowman heats up Port Clinton this weekend

Get ready to burn away the winter blues at this year's Burning Snowman Fest.

Wilson’s Towing and Recovery drives into new location

Wilson's Towing and Recovery moved to its Edgewater Avenue location in January.

Ed and Jen Torres keep their latest project close to home

“I'm always looking for a new project,” Ed said. “It was for sale, and it was right in front of us. I said to Jen, 'Why not this one?'”

Pioneering a neighborhood: locals turn empty lots into their forever homes

Three couples--with more to come--now call Market Street their homes.

Summit Pointe’s First Step program operates out of their facility on College Street in Battle Creek.
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center a stepping stone to mental wellness

First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center provides services when people need them most. The 24/7 facility treats patients of all ages, irrespective of insurance.

Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid helps people experiencing symptoms and crises

Mental Health First Aid prepares people to assist somebody who's experiencing a mental health crisis or beginning to experience signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge.

Norman Clement, Detroit Change Initiative
Redistricting – and how nonprofits helped to preserve democracy

While memories of the November elections might be fading, the results are here for the long haul as the new Michigan legislature gets to work. In this feature by MJ Galbraith, read how historically underrepresented “communities of interest” weighed in on redistricting decisions of the bipartisan Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission with some surprising results.

Small cart, big heart: The story behind one of Memphis’ best-kept secrets

Denise Ussery is known for her delicious food, affordable prices, and big heart. Following a series of traumatic events, she found healing by being in service of others.

Breastfeeding education materials at the Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association in Detroit.
Michigan’s breastfeeding networks educate parents, address disparities, advocate for parent rights

Support networks for breastfeeding parents are helping more little Michiganders get their best start in life.

A more powerful RAAM: BGSU program gets ready to accept international students

“According to the college, it is the only resort-and-attraction-management degree embedded in a theme park, with juniors and seniors attending BGSU Firelands and getting real-world experience working at Cedar Point.”

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