Evadney Clark, a Brightmoor senior, wanted a place to go and a space to belong

Seniors A Go-Go keeps Brightmoor seniors engaged

Led by seniors, Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood Seniors A Go-Go program is keeping seniors safe, active and connected -- and, just as important, having fun.

Meet the 85-year-old Michigan skydiver going for 1000 jumps

Would you skydive at 85? This pioneering legend from Michigan is going for her Gold Wings with 1000 jumps! She takes another leap near Lansing today.

The Farmington Farmers Market is held each Saturday at Riley Park in downtown Farmington.
PHOTOS: The Farmington Farmers Market anchors Saturdays in downtown Farmington

Photographer David Lewinski documents Saturdays in downtown Farmington at their award-winning farmers market.

The Blue Bird Inn ground-blessing ceremony took place on Sept. 10, 2023.
Play it again: Detroit nonprofit receives $1.9M grant to restore legendary jazz club

“We are profoundly grateful to Detroit’s legacy of cultural champions who have paved the way for this substantial philanthropic support,” says Jonah Raduns-Silverstein DSC Director of Operations. “After years of work and advocacy, The Blue Bird Inn will once again become a welcoming home for Detroit’s ongoing musical story. These resources allow us to fully restore the Bird to its historic, sonic, and cultural excellence.”

BUILD expands startup services for small businesses into the City of Flint

The program doesn’t only provide participants with the necessary knowledge to grow their businesses, but will provide them with an immense networking system at no cost to participants. Upon completion, the participants will become a part of BUILD’s more than 2,600 alumni. 

Jimmie Smith, 16, works at LifeBUILDERS
Northeast Detroit teens essential to summer day camp success

A positive work environment brings out the best in summer youth employees who help deliver a fun day camp experience to more than 100 children on Detroit’s northeast side.

A new dock at Pontiac Oaks park, funded by Oakland County's Healthy Communities plan.
$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county’s underserved southern side

The Healthy Communities plan will bring five existing city parks into the county parks system, leading to improved infrastructure and maintenance, and support improvements at several other parks in the county. 

The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13.
Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.

Deneweth’s Garden Center 
Thriving: Meet some of the longest-standing plant nurseries in Macomb County

In Macomb County, products from nurseries, greenhouses, floriculture, and sod, make more than $35 million in annual sales. We take a closer look at the people growing the industry.   

OUCARES day camps create a space where autistic kids don’t feel judged, gain some independence from parents, and interact with peers.
Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults

Summer break creates opportunities for fun and family adventures along with the challenges of changing routines.

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