Data sharing among health providers boosts Michigan’s pandemic response
Beyond the color-coded counties and line graphs we've all seen, data sharing has helped Michigan's many health providers better understand and respond to the pandemic.
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Downtown Holland extends popular outdoor expansion program
The successful program that allows shops and restaurants to conduct their operations outside was set to expire Sept. 7. However, the Holland City Council has voted to extend the arrangement, developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, through Dec. 1.
The essential role of regional land conservancies in protecting Michigan’s outdoors
“People care about and protect what they know about. And if they have access to it, then they know about it.”
Marygrove Conservancy’s Community Impact Incubator creates a leadership program for Black leaders
Because the need in their communities was so high, Black leaders were often being asked to serve more with fewer resources.
Big land: How large land parcels create significant recreational opportunities for Michiganders
Larger parcels of land can be expensive and complicated, but they also create opportunities to unite communities around unique and impactful recreational amenities.
Leading live theatre through a pandemic
Going into that last rehearsal, I knew what had to happen, but it was still brutal.
Black Leaders Detroit pivots to support entrepreneurs with small grants
For some business owners, seeing that there was a grant they wouldn't be denied for based on systemic racism gave a sense of hope.
COVID-19 a “potential positive” for how Michiganders receive and perceive mental health services
Relaxed state and federal regulations have allowed providers to offer more services online, resulting in increased engagement and opening the door to destigmatizing mental health.
Voices of Youth: Detroit area students open up about making music during the pandemic
Making music has been a source of inspiration during the pandemic for youth connected with the MSU Community Music School in Detroit.
Making Michigan’s outdoors accessible to all
Between 30% to 35% of the population has some issue that could make it difficult for them to interact with the outdoors. They deserve access.
