Michigan’s nonprofit food clubs offer healthy foods at low costs to combat food insecurity
Food clubs are small nonprofit grocery stores that make healthy food available to low-income families at a truly affordable price.
Muskegon-made actor Quincy Isaiah experiences his ‘Winning Time’ on HBO series
The 2013 graduate of Muskegon High School is known professionally as Quincy Isaiah. The actor portrays former NBA player Earvin “Magic” Johnson on HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”
Northwest Michigan ISD welcomes pre-K expansion
Tracy Spincich, North Ed, talked with Early Education Matters about how free pre-K for 4-year-olds will benefit this region.
Michigan’s regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities
Last year the state formed 11 regional councils to spend about a year addressing health disparities in underserved communities – and they're already set to continue their work beyond that period.
New exhibit highlights history of Michigan’s ‘Black Eden’
Longtime Holland resident Chris CJ Kingdom-Grier shares his experience growing up in Idlewild, a community founded in 1912 as a haven for African Americans.
$30M grant paves way for Allegan County to install high-speed internet service
A new $30 million grant to construct open-access broadband service for underserved and unserved areas of Allegan County will make the county the best-connected in the state and one of the fastest in the nation, according to 123Net.
PODCAST: Building more dementia-friendly communities
Many people living with dementia don't feel valued or respected in their communities. But some activists in Michigan are working to change that by creating dementia-friendly communities, where the general public better understands dementia and people living with dementia have more opportunities to engage in public life.
Muskegon Clippers celebrate record-setting season
It’s been a remarkable season for the Muskegon Clippers. Muskegon’s summer collegiate baseball team has taken first place in its summer collegiate baseball division, setting a record for the highest win percentage ever.
Gateway Mission to open restaurant supporting those trying to turn their lives around
With plans to open in the fall, Gateway Spoon will serve fresh breakfast and lunch items while supporting the mission of providing hope and opportunity for neighbors in need.
