Free Wonderschool platform will help Michigan families find childcare faster
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
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Creativity and community come together at Farmington’s new Art Park Promenade
Farmington’s Art Park Promenade connects Riley Park with the Hillside Townes development through a pedestrian-friendly space filled with landscaping, seating, and public art.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Oak Park opens new event hub, celebrates years of community investment
Oak Park looks ahead after fulfilling promises to residents on the Elevate Oak Park initiative.
Yale’s Heart & Soul Project puts residents at the center of community planning
For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
Ferndale’s newest coffee shop, Honey Dirt, feels like your friend’s basement — and that’s exactly what the owner wants
Honey Dirt Coffee aspires to become a place where local artists and makers can gain exposure through rotating displays and installations.
One Detroit Credit Union brings two new CDFI branches to serve the underserved, unbanked communities
In an effort to serve the underserved, One Detroit Credit Union is expanding its reach with two new branches, both in shuttered former financial institutions. In doubling-down on their commitment to provide more than banking to Metro Detroiters — these branches offer the community products, services and resources for financial health and wealth building.
Oak Park’s Water Tower Social District celebrates new parking expansion on 11 Mile
Oak Park cuts the ribbon on the new parking lot for the 11 Mile social district.
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Downtown Farmington launches retail incubator to help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.
Partner Partner Content Creativity and community come together at Farmington’s new Art Park Promenade
Farmington’s Art Park Promenade connects Riley Park with the Hillside Townes development through a pedestrian-friendly space filled with landscaping, seating, and public art.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Oak Park opens new event hub, celebrates years of community investment
Oak Park looks ahead after fulfilling promises to residents on the Elevate Oak Park initiative.
Yale’s Heart & Soul Project puts residents at the center of community planning
For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
Ferndale’s newest coffee shop, Honey Dirt, feels like your friend’s basement — and that’s exactly what the owner wants
Honey Dirt Coffee aspires to become a place where local artists and makers can gain exposure through rotating displays and installations.
One Detroit Credit Union brings two new CDFI branches to serve the underserved, unbanked communities
In an effort to serve the underserved, One Detroit Credit Union is expanding its reach with two new branches, both in shuttered former financial institutions. In doubling-down on their commitment to provide more than banking to Metro Detroiters — these branches offer the community products, services and resources for financial health and wealth building.
Oak Park’s Water Tower Social District celebrates new parking expansion on 11 Mile
Oak Park cuts the ribbon on the new parking lot for the 11 Mile social district.
Partner Partner Content Downtown Farmington launches retail incubator to help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.
