Vermilion Elementary employee named finalist in Custodians Are Key contest

Vermilion Elementary custodian Angie Harwood recently was named a finalist for the 5th Annual Custodians Are Key contest.

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What’s next for housing in Kent and Ottawa counties

As Kent County grows faster than the rest of the state, the community looks at ways to address its ongoing housing shortages. Through government entities, upcoming developers like Housing Next, and seasoned community development financial institutions like IFF, Grand Rapids has a collaborative plan in place to address the issue.   

MDHHS staff early 20th century.
State of Michigan public health celebrates 150 years of service to Michiganders

The State of Michigan’s public health system recently celebrated its sesquicentennial: 150 years in service to Michiganders. To mark the occasion, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has shared a nice collection of sesquicentennial information on its website.   

MiGen staff and community in MiGen's office space/Senior Center at Affirmations.
Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit

The Senior Center at Affirmations expands programs and services for LGBTQ+ seniors in an accessible, welcoming environment.

Romancing Sandusky:

Sandusky native Shannon Bradford is the author of 23 romance novels, including four successful series.

Addressing the great thirst:

Kalahari's Nelson family plans to commit $50 million toward a pledge to provide clean water to one million people in Africa in partnership with the international charity: water organization. 

What the Fried Rice? serves up bold Asian-fusion flavors

What the Fried Rice? opened its second Ohio location Jan. 25 in downtown Sandusky.

Island Sham Farmhouse brings love and light to downtown Sandusky

Island Sham Farmhouse (ISFH) is a home and family-inspired candle experience. 

Child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit
Michigan makes the leap to improved educational opportunities with MiLEAP

MiLEAP consolidates the expansion of Pre-K for All, Sixty by 30, which would see 60% of working-age Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030, and all education in between. 

Virtual Job Fair represents 40+ employers seeking behavioral health services professionals

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is sponsoring a Behavioral Health Services Virtual Job Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024. 

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