Michigan

The future of public transportation in Grand Rapids: New services, partnerships, and tech

The Rapid is looking forward, working to switch to more sustainable fuel sources, decreased wait times, more efficient tech, and possibly even communication with autonomous vehicles. 

A social and educational group for Spanish-speaking clients at Turner Senior Resource Center.
How Michigan’s age-friendly communities are making health more accessible to seniors

Seniors may face numerous barriers to health, including but also going far beyond basic access to medical care. These Michigan communities are taking innovative steps to improve older residents' quality of life.

Michigan fruits and vegetables feed and educate kids

A growing number of Michigan kids are eating healthier, local food at school through a statewide program called 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms. We look at how it works in Battle Creek and beyond.

Midtown food corridor expands with Marcona On Lyon’s healthy Mediterranean offerings

Kameel Chamelly’s small empire at the corner of Lyon and Union in Midtown has expanded yet again, this time to welcome the new farm-to-table style, Mediterranean-inspired bistro, Marcona on Lyon.

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What is ‘true’ community engagement? Exploring the trendiest term in Detroit today

To better understand what true community engagement is, we spoke with Detroit engagement professionals to learn their processes and find out how the city — developers, local government, and even community organizations — can do better by Detroiters.

Shift and Floradora opened in May in the corner space of the Capitol Theatre.
Downtown Flint seeing dramatic increase in retail businesses

Downtown Flint in the last 15 years has undergone a dynamic transformation, but successful growth has mostly focused on food and drink or office and residential spaces — until now.

Dan and Katie Merritt
How Metro Detroit’s retailers are their diversifying offerings to grow their business

Pop-ups and partnerships. Events and experiences. In order to better understand how to make it in retail today, we talked to four Metro Detroit retailers to find out what it takes as a business owner in the 21st century.

A young patient at Holy Family Healthcare.
These innovative solutions are addressing the unique health challenges of rural Michigan living

Many rural Michiganders face health disparities, but multiple organizations are creating new ways of structuring rural hospitals and clinics and reaching out to rural patients.

What’s next for Bay County? Stay connected with IMG’s newest pub, ‘Route’

In Bay County, people are looking to grow deep roots into a place they can call home while still being willing to take risks, move forward, and work hard to create a stronger future. Follow Route Bay City to learn more.

Q&A: Crimetown senior producer on why the podcast chose to cover Detroit for Season 2

We spoke with Crimetown senior producer Drew Nelles about the podcast, possible solutions to crime and corruption, and what he learned during his time in the city.

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