Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.
Statewide chronic absenteeism rates remain above pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels, but Metro Detroit schools are tackling chronic absenteeism by removing barriers to attendance and creating enriching, fun school experiences for students.
New project help municipalities secure funding for lead service line replacement.
Oak Park has won the mParks Innovative Programming award two years in a row. This year, it won for a community quilting program called Rooted in Community.
“The community of Farmington, Michigan, has demonstrated how visionary leadership, strong partnerships, and a deep appreciation for place can transform a historic downtown into a vibrant destination."
Curtis Chin, an LGBTQ+ author, is visiting Port Huron on his Michigan Great Reads book tour. The moderated conversation and book signing of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” takes place on Thursday, April 16.
Bark Bark Adventure Park in Wixom provides dogs and their owners a safe space from extreme weather with an indoor track, dog-size-specific play areas, a snack bar, a retail space, and daily daycare options.
Metromode explored Ferndale's Art March initiative by attending the "Spring into Art" event on March 20 that displayed paintings, sculptures and other media created by local artists.
This Recast City program has worked with more than 200 cities in 44 states over the past 11 years.
A redevelopment project at Pontiac-based Lighthouse will add a new homeless shelter and many improved services for people experiencing homelessness.
New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.
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