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Healthy Memphis Initiative is using culinary medicine to help Memphians live better and longer

Anyone who’s visited the Crosstown Concourse has likely seen the Church Health Nutrition Hub. It’s the ultra-modern teaching kitchen that sits behind glass walls in the building’s West Atrium. Its […]

Pandemic changes face, feel of Holland Farmers Market

Not even the coronavirus could stop the 41st opening of the Holland Farmers Market during the second week in May. However, the pandemic imposes some restrictions on the operation of the outdoor market in compliance with an executive order from Michigan’s governor.

Kids prepare food at The Learning Kitchen.
Kitchen classroom empowers young chefs to pursue healthful choices

The Learning Kitchen is a hands-on cooking and nutrition education program for middle schoolers offered at Kalamazoo Valley Community College through a partnership between KVCC and Bronson Healthcare.

Liz Blondy is owner and founder of Canine to Five.
Entrepreneur diaries: Liz Blondy from Canine to Five

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Canine to Five. It was also supposed to be the business' best year ever. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Buckley students enjoy their school's community garden.
How policy, systems, and environmental change can create healthier Michigan communities

By reaching beyond direct nutrition and fitness education, PSE initiatives work to change environments and systems, removing barriers that make choosing that healthy snack and getting that physical activity so difficult.

Brandon Marshall paints a temporary mural funded by UrbanArt Commission. (Averell Mondie)
UrbanArt Commission issues calls for artists, promotes relief for artists in need

Spreading the word about an artist relief fund, issuing two new calls for artists, and progress on its installations at Memphis International Airport. UAC's been busy.

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How can you help in the pandemic? Volunteer Odyssey breaks it down. (Quick Read)

How can Memphians help during the pandemic? Where's the biggest need? Is it safe? What if you can't spare any cash? Volunteer Odyssey has the answers.

Tri-County Office on Aging volunteer Robin Barfoot makes a friendly reassurance call from her home.
Friendly reassurance calls help Michigan elders fight isolation during pandemic

COVID-19 has exacerbated the high levels of isolation today's older adults experience. But many providers are working to ease that loneliness by making calls to check in on Michigan’s elders.

Jasmine Thomas lives with her grandmother and 4-month-old daughter, A’Maria. Photo courtesy of Thomas.
New mother struggles to make ends meet after hours cut at fast-food job

The sixth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.  

In Good Co.: How the next generation of Henry the Hatter, and the reign of Henry V, was born

For the past 127 years, there has been no better place to find a quality, Detroit-style hat than Henry the Hatter.

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