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Winter rom-com finds love in Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saugatuck film locations
“A Holiday I Do” is a star-studded holiday movie showcasing familiar destinations and small businesses in Grand Rapids, Saugatuck, and Metro Detroit. The movie focuses on a single mom trying to save the family farm, and puts a unique LGBTQ+ spin on the traditional Hallmark-style holiday love story.
How this former home goods store has been repurposed as an indoor pickleball facility
"It’s just kind of unique to have a sports facility within a retail space in such a high traffic area," says Joe Williams, owner of The Pickleball Pop-Up in downtown Farmington. "I don’t think that’s too common.”
Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model
ADAPTS project utilizes system dynamics modeling to reshape how communities address mental health needs by offering a comprehensive framework for resource planning and crisis intervention.
Innovative 3D printer network to expand, offer services to more Michigan manufacturers
“This investment represents an important first step in our vision of scaling Project DIAMOnD statewide to empower small- and medium-sized manufacturers across Michigan,” says Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley.
This Sterling Heights computer hardware company has big plans for next trade show
“We’ve never brought so many systems to a tradeshow before," says Tony Miller, Senior Strategic Account Manager at RAVE Computer.
Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies
When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.
From robots to the roadway: How innovation abounds in the Sterling Heights educational ecosystem
Community leaders continue to find innovative ways to respond to the needs of Sterling Heights and its students.
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New Oak Park mural marks change in city placemaking
Oak Park's new mural by Desiree Kelly is turning heads. The unveiling this month reveals just how much attitudes have changed towards the vibrant art medium.
Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan
Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.
Winter rom-com finds love in Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saugatuck film locations
“A Holiday I Do” is a star-studded holiday movie showcasing familiar destinations and small businesses in Grand Rapids, Saugatuck, and Metro Detroit. The movie focuses on a single mom trying to save the family farm, and puts a unique LGBTQ+ spin on the traditional Hallmark-style holiday love story.
How this former home goods store has been repurposed as an indoor pickleball facility
"It’s just kind of unique to have a sports facility within a retail space in such a high traffic area," says Joe Williams, owner of The Pickleball Pop-Up in downtown Farmington. "I don’t think that’s too common.”
Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model
ADAPTS project utilizes system dynamics modeling to reshape how communities address mental health needs by offering a comprehensive framework for resource planning and crisis intervention.
Innovative 3D printer network to expand, offer services to more Michigan manufacturers
“This investment represents an important first step in our vision of scaling Project DIAMOnD statewide to empower small- and medium-sized manufacturers across Michigan,” says Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley.
This Sterling Heights computer hardware company has big plans for next trade show
“We’ve never brought so many systems to a tradeshow before," says Tony Miller, Senior Strategic Account Manager at RAVE Computer.
Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies
When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.
From robots to the roadway: How innovation abounds in the Sterling Heights educational ecosystem
Community leaders continue to find innovative ways to respond to the needs of Sterling Heights and its students.
Partner Partner Content New Oak Park mural marks change in city placemaking
Oak Park's new mural by Desiree Kelly is turning heads. The unveiling this month reveals just how much attitudes have changed towards the vibrant art medium.
Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan
Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.
