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The Art of Gathering: Farmington’s Art Promenade turns creativity into community capital

The city of Farmington is revamping its downtown with a new art promenade that will connect parks and be filled with public art, hangout spots, and a performance space.

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Spooky Season in Metro Detroit: October events you won’t want to miss

Check out this guide filled with haunted fun for families and folks who are looking to spend the fall season with trick or treating, hayrides, and classic donuts and cider.

Michigan-based nonprofit sparks girlboss spirit at youth summit

Empowering today’s female youth entrepreneurs is the T. Rose Foundation, with their programming and networking events like the Girlpreneur expo to be hosted on October 25 in Detroit.

Artist Halima Cassells and Huron-Clinton Metroparks CEO Amy McMillan stand with Cassells' new art installation at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Lake St. Clair Metropark unveils art installation highlighting lake sturgeon and recycling

A new art installation at Lake St. Clair Metropark is designed not only to provide a fun photo opportunity for park visitors, but also to promote recycling and highlight the importance of lake sturgeon.

Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs

Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.   

Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana

En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.  

Pontiac Public Library in 2017.
Vacant land in Pontiac and Royal Oak Township to be redeveloped as projects win Brownfield grants

"These brownfield grants not only provide more Michiganders with safe places to live, but they also make our communities stronger, better places for small businesses and future investment," says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations

Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.  

Oak Park is reaching new heights with event hub construction

Oak Park officials recently broke ground on a community event hub. The new facility, part of a parks and recreation plan dubbed Elevate Oak Park, is slated to include a band shell, a farmers' market space, a commercial kitchen, and room for year-round events.

Erik and Israel Nordin of Detroit Design Center created the sculptures for Masons Corner.
More awards for Downtown Farmington as it turns its attention to the future

2025 is also the year where the general public has an opportunity to help shape the direction of downtown Farmington in the years to come.

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