Dr. Kellen Stilwell conducts telepsychiatry sessions with rural Michigan children and adolescents.

Psychiatric residents and fellows fill gaps in rural Michigan mental health care

Psychiatry fellows and psychiatry residents are helping to fill the gaps in care experienced by rural Michiganders.

The 60th District Courthouse in Muskegon.
Muskegon expungement clinic offers hope, a new start

An expungement clinic in Muskegon Heights this Saturday will help those who are eligible to wipe their records clean.

Dr. Tolulope Sonuyi, director of Detroit Life Is Valuable Everyday (DLIVE), and Juanita Houston, DLIVE's lead healthy minds coach.
Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens

Medical researchers in Michigan are designing innovative programs to intervene in cycles of violence.

Carlos Seise performs. Courtesy of Carlos Seise
Carlos Seise: An international operatic tenor in West Michigan

Carlos Seise, 61, a professional operatic tenor, has been quietly residing in West Michigan for the past 24 years. He has traveled the world sharing his gift with audiences for 40 years and recently has been helping young singers with their own musical gifts.

As flooding happens more often, plans emerge to put Nature to work in handling the overflow

Across the Great Lakes basin scientists and planners are pivoting to re-examine alternative drainage systems and to address barriers — including obsolete data — that may stand in the way of innovative, sustainable green designs that could help alleviate flooding.

Demolition of Holland BPW’s retired James De Young power plant is underway.
Holland coal plant comes down to make way for waterfront development

Demolition of Holland BPW’s retired James De Young power plant is underway. The project is the first step in preparing the waterfront site for redevelopment.

Lucia Rios
Why commemorating Global Accessibility Awareness Day is important

This global event shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. The idea is that every user deserves a first-rate experience on the web.   

Courtesy of Tyler Herbstreith.
Rethinking design with a focus on restoration and regeneration

The 2023 Wege Prize provided an opportunity for students worldwide to create solutions to challenging social and environmental issues. Looking ahead, additional opportunities are available to continue the momentum and develop a more sustainable future.

A USO-style swing dance and D-Day commemoration event will be held in Muskegon.
Things to do in June: D-Day, Pride events, baseball, trail race, parade of homes

Whether you’re into walking tours, fun runs, or something altogether different, there is plenty to do along the lakeshore in June, including a D-Day commemoration, Pride Month events, music, old-time base ball.

Tuesday Forum Series participants share their ideas.
Tuesday Forum Series wraps with plans to move ideas forward

Organizers say the six-part series, which brought the North Ottawa County community together to hear experts envision the region’s future, exceeded expectations.  

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