Michigan

Geamill Gibson and her son buy produce using a doctor's prescription at the Flint Farmers Market.

Prescriptions for nutrition: How culinary medicine is advancing health equity in Michigan

For many people, it's not always easy to find and buy fresh food. Culinary medicine initiatives aim to address that by increasing access to healthy food and building awareness of the importance of nutrition.

The troupe practices during a rehearsal
This Banglatown puppeteer tells local stories using international traditions

Since 2012, Carrie Morris has brought her passion for theatre and puppetry to the Detroit/Hamtramck neighborhood utilizing a house as a venue, studio, park, and community space.

Flint, MI - Thursday, June 22, 2018: Attendees gather in the lobby at The Ferris Wheel in Downtown Flint for the move-in party.
Renovation and innovation combine to bring 39 businesses to iconic downtown Flint building

The Ferris Wheel, a newly renovated building in downtown Flint, dates back nearly a century.

Thomas Typinski
Detroit veterans find next “mission” in entrepreneurship

Many veterans re-assimilating to mainstream society have turned to entrepreneurship. And they're connecting with each other through programs like Veterans in Residence, a WeWork business incubator that supports veteran-led initiatives.

RapidChat: Rob Hanks on GR’s cocktail culture and the almighty Negroni

While most evenings you can find his smiling face behind the bar at Reserve Wine and Food, the current serving President of GR's Bartender's Guild, Rob Hanks, aims to elevate Grand Rapids' drinking establishments...one Negroni at a time.  

Lee Township resident Judy Wirtz confers with community health worker Jerry Burton.
How community health workers bridge the gap between at-risk communities and healthcare providers

Distrust, misunderstanding, and disconnection often exist between at-risk communities and the healthcare system. Community health workers use deep knowledge of their communities to mitigate those issues.

Abess Makki, founder of CityInsight
8 Detroit startups that could change the world

Detroit's startup culture is as vibrant as it's been in years. Here are eight small businesses and entrepreneurs that could soon or already have make waves outside of Detroit.

Biking in Grand Rapids: A commuter perspective on culture and safety

It's been 2 years since the launch of the City of Grand Rapids' Driving Change Campaign. Since that time, how has the city and its citizens improved in cycling safety and awareness?

Community leaders and dignitaries broke ground on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, on the Flint Cultural Center Academy, a charter school being built through a $35 million donation from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. This image shows the east facade of
What you need to know about the new, $35 million Flint Cultural Center Academy

Construction is officially underway on the Flint Cultural Center Academy, a charter school being constructed in downtown Flint.

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