Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.

Ferndale photographer gets international spotlight with nomination for People’s Choice Award

A Ferndale photographer is gaining international recognition for his macro photography. His photo, “Ready to Pounce,” showcasing the beautiful exotic ambush bug, is in the running for the global People’s Choice Award vote in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

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Aaron and Kristin Reznik
Wixom’s West End Commons project, launching this Spring is empowering downtown and expanding the city’s social district

As West End Commons prepares to break ground, Wixom’s social district continues to serve as both an economic tool and a community bridge.

Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming

Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.

Supporting Community Members in Crisis: Substance use recovery support in Macomb County

Across Macomb County, MCCMH puts people first. The team works to break down stigma by showing up in our community and reminding residents that SUD services are always within reach, regardless of income or insurance status.

Cam Underdown and Chris Powers are the co-founders of ReciproCity, which developed a new housing resources website called Shelter Oakland.
Shelter availability website has positive impacts for Oakland County shelter providers and seekers

Launched last summer, the Shelter Oakland website has already fielded 3,000 shelter inquiries from 700 families.

From past, present to future, Oak Park celebrates Black history year-round

Oak Park has a long history of celebrating diversity, from Black History Month to its pinnacle summer Juneteenth event.

Farmington’s focus on public art fosters economic growth

The City of Farmington's collaborations support its vision of leveraging public art as an economic driver.

Black Girls Do Science sparks a new generation of women in STEM

Bryne Berry, founder of Black Girls Do Science, created the nonprofit to expand access and representation, empowering and exposing girls of color to the STEM fields to reduce racial and gender gaps.

Collaboration Over Competition: How Downtown Farmington’s community spirit earned national acclaim

From sharing ingredients to using the Syndicate social district, local business owners are coming together as a community to continue driving economic success.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated by Southfield task force through peace walk and youth service awards

The Southfield Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force honored King’s legacy of social justice, nonviolence, and equality for all Americans through a peace walk on MLK Day 2026.

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