Immunizations have long spared Michiganders from disease and death

In March 2024, Michigan experienced its first confirmed case of measles since 2019, reporting five unrelated cases throughout the state as of April 10. These cases were only some of many throughout sixteen other states, leading public health officials across Michigan to quickly respond.

Hero Walk family team
Autism Hero Walk raises funds while raising awareness

Promoted as "Michigan's largest gathering of the autistic community — 6,000+ families and autistic persons coming together to celebrate everyday superheroes,” The Autism Hero Walk takes place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.

Teens with the BuildOn Program in Detroit pose during their summer campout at Scout Hollow Campground in Rouge Park, coordinated by Detroit Outdoors.
Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping

Detroit Outdoors is a collaborative network of institutions focused on expanding access to outdoor recreation. 

Jessica M. Ramirez
Detroiters Helping Each Other: ‘It’s just straight groundwork.’

Staying rooted in the community is vital for Jessica M. Ramirez, who runs an operation in Detroit’s Springwells neighborhood to connect people to items and resources they need that someone else has to give.

Weekend pedal: A Kalamazooan tours Detroit at the ‘speed of bike’

What better way to visit Detroit than by bike? Writer Mark Wedel, an avid cyclist, decided to test his pedal mettle in the Motor City. He discovered a bicyclist's urban nirvana.

Sidecar Slider Bar opened in Sterling Heights in 2024.
Break out the big scissors: Touring the latest businesses to open in Sterling Heights

Taking a look around Sterling Heights and highlighting some of the businesses that have celebrated grand openings over these past several months.

Grandma B reads the SWAP signs on the she helping her choose the healthiest food
Food pantry focuses on immigrants

Hamtramck’s Friendship House focuses on providing trauma-informed care for people in need of food assistance that reflects the diverse, ever-changing population of the city around them.

Nature and nurture: How the Lions’ DJ Reader draws from family tradition to give back to Detroiters

"I think when you give back, that's all you can really do is try to put your imprint out there and hope those things impact in a positive way."

Gail Taylor
How Detroit’s new Chase community manager can help empower your financial journey

With the help of local nonprofit partners who are invested in supporting an inclusive economy in Detroit, Chase is bringing more allies to your local bank branch who share the goal of empowering Detroiters to improve and achieve financial health.  

A Camp Carpenter participant works on a project with a counselor at Carpenter Park in Detroit.
Detroit’s privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods

Private individuals and nonprofits have established parks across the city to help advance equity, build community, provide services, and catalyze investment in underserved neighborhoods.

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