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Metromode coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.

State recognizes Farmington as a Redevelopment Ready Community

“Farmington is a vibrant city with a lot to offer,” says Farmington Mayor Sara Bowman. “We hope this gives potential developers, residents, and investors additional confidence to become part of the community.”

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Joyanne Huston-Swanson, community relations for the Kent District Library, works with a wi-fi hotspot that is available for checkout at the library. Patrons have used the hotspots to access telehealth appointments, among other needs.
Telehealth expansion has made health care more accessible during the pandemic – but not for everyone

Michiganders who are older, live in rural areas, or have income challenges may have trouble navigating, accessing, or affording the technology they need to keep their telehealth appointments.

School food program serves 1.8 million meals during pandemic year

When schools shut down last year, Utica Community Schools food service workers weren't sure how many meals the student community would need in their pivot to to-go distribution, now they have served 1.8 million: "People were so happy to get the meals, some even cried."

“I’m proud that JoeBar continues to show our great city how easy it is to support all of our neighbors on a weekly basis,” says Kevin Hickner, beverage director and bartender at Joebar.
Hazel Park’s JoeBar to launch 4/20 partnership with neighbors at New Standard dispensary

“I’m proud that JoeBar continues to show our great city how easy it is to support all of our neighbors on a weekly basis,” says Kevin Hickner, beverage director and bartender at JoeBar.

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How to get local produce delivered to your door in Metro Detroit

The pandemic made some things easier, chief among them being easy delivery of fresh food to your doorstep.  Here are some of the abundant options available in Metro Detroit.

Sterling Heights muralist Wendy Popko is excited about her new mural at Dodge Park, which will include the use of augmented reality.
New Sterling Heights mural to blaze a trail using augmented reality (AR)

A new mural at Dodge Park will use cutting edge technology to bring the work to (virtual) life. Muralist Wendy Popko is joining forces with art tech company Electrifly to incorporate augmented reality into the artwork on the wall at Ventimiglia's.

Innovation Hills Playground is designed to “provide a playground for children with disabilities to play alongside their neuro-typical peers.”
Parks in Mt. Clemens and Rochester Hills to be enhanced with new water features and playgrounds

A pair of placemaking projects in Mt. Clemens and Rochester Hills look to improve play and recreation opportunities in each of the metro Detroit communities.

Outdoor seating, part of the Syndicate social district, outside of KickstART Gallery & Shop.
KickstART Farmington wins grant for photo exhibit connecting Farmington and Farmington Hills

“We want this to be about the everyday people of our community,” Lindsay Janoch says. “We have people of all different walks of life living here. We want to find that common community that connects each other.”

What will the rest of this year’s city-wide events look like in Sterling Heights?

What will happen to summer events in Sterling Heights? The city has announced a series of COVID-19 adapted events and amenities for the remainder of 2021, including an Oktoberfest to replace the traditional SterlingFest.

Second graders at Petoskey’s Central Elementary School practice mindfulness in 2019.
Meals and mindfulness: How Michigan schools are connecting nutrition and behavioral health

In northwest Michigan, educators, mental health professionals, and food service directors are teaming up to support the children they serve by connecting the dots between good nutrition and good mental health.

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