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Winter rom-com finds love in Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saugatuck film locations

Thursday, January 16, 2025
“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. 
Feature Story Jasmine "IVANNA" Espy

Why one advocate is surveying Black Detroiters on treating a debilitating skin condition

Aaron FoleyThursday, January 16, 2025
A new community mapping project in Detroit looks to track diagnoses of a chronic skin condition among Black Detroiters — and also whether there are disparities in treatment for them.  
Longform Tiffany Gist experienced homelessness and now serves the unhoused as a case manager at a nonprofit. She says numerous solutions are needed to solve homelessness in Detroit. Community Development

What would it take to end homelessness in Detroit?

Patrick DunnTuesday, January 14, 2025
Here are a few of the innovative solutions being implemented or proposed to better address the big problem of homelessness in the city.
Feature Story The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.

Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 14, 2025
Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.
Feature Story Nailah Henry

Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 14, 2025
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.
Feature Story Janelle Smith (seated) and Kate Litwin

Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown HowellNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Julie J. RiddleFriday, January 10, 2025
A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships.  
Feature Story Jay Rayford, who is looking to open SushiRitas on Woodward and received a BUILD Alumni 3C Loan late last year, a loan that is exclusive to BUILD Alumni.

New year, next level: BUILD enters 2025 with new funding and networking opportunities for alumni

Monique BedfordThursday, January 9, 2025
“BUILD Institute is like a real family to me and my journey. They’ve been there with me along my journey and have given support I can tap into anytime. I tell folks all the time if they're looking to do anything or something like that, please type in BUILD Institute.” 
Feature Story Detroit numbering Community Development

Mapping Detroit: Why are Detroit streets numbered the way they are?

Alex B. HillThursday, January 9, 2025
Feature Story The John Portman-designed Renaissance Center was built two generations after Detroit’s architectural heyday and a generation after its mid-century modern mini-boom.

HISTORY LESSON: A sympathetic look at the Renaissance Center's architect, John Portman

Jacob JonesThursday, January 9, 2025
Partner Content Autism can be a very isolating. AAoM shares and hosts events that are relevant to the autism community.

Welcome Kit helps Michiganders navigate autism resources and support

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, January 8, 2025
AAoM Welcome Kits provide a broad yet concise overview of AAoM’s roster of services. Available in two versions — one for families raising autistic children and autistic adults and another for professionals serving the autistic clients — Welcome Kits extend a warm handshake that welcomes them to AAoM’s services.
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Several enclaves around eastbound Jefferson boast fine urban living options, from historic homes to high rise apartments and condos — some riverside, others inland, but all close to downtown and Belle Isle. Known as "The Villages," they include Indian Village, English Village, ...
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