Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan

The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.

Detroit-based photographer opens creative studio to help other small business owners

Detroit-based photographer Katrina Cross-Daniels opened KCD Creative Studios as a rental space for other creative professionals and business owners.

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Dental therapy offers Michigan an innovative path to expand essential oral health care

Michigan introduces licensed dental therapists to address provider shortages, empowering students to deliver vital community care.

How a training program helps international students become integral to the U.S. economy 

Global Detroit helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.

Detroit author turns son’s reading challenges into hope for kids across Michigan

Leslie Vaughn’s 'Bus Stop Blues' gives struggling Detroit readers a story that reflects their challenges and offers a way forward.

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How one camping trip changed a Hamtramck high schooler’s life

Immigrating from Bangladesh to Hamtramck, Nazma Begum had no friends, no English language skills, and no experience with outdoor activities. But all of that changed when she went on her first camping trip.

Who Really Owns Detroit’s Homes? New data to be featured in national Strong Towns workshop

Detroiters rehabbed 17,000 homes in 5 years. A new study on local and absentee ownership will be featured in an Oct. 2 Strong Towns virtual workshop.

OPINION: Here is one solution for the problem of social media and political violence

The intensity of America’s political culture that factored into the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has intensified the scrutiny of the role of social media.

Community mental health’s unsung heroes: Listening, walking alongside, and holding hope

Throughout Michigan, quiet heroes leave a profound imprint on those with mental illness.

Detroit vs. outstate: Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?

While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.

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