Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller, Corewell Health South Medical Group and Continued Care Vice President Melinda Gruber, and Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO Christine Vanlandingham at the Berrien County Health Department.

Here’s how a collaboration in Southwest Michigan helped older adults avoid hospitalization for COVID

Health care providers repackaged existing community services that enabled older adults to stay in their homes if they came down with COVID, or return home more quickly if they were hospitalized.

Detroit Equity Action Lab event at Wayne State will mark National Day of Healing from Racism

The Detroit Equity Action Lab will host a free National Day of Healing from Racism event on Tuesday at Wayne State University. The day-long event is focused on learning how to talk about racism’s impact and how to use practices to guide people on their journey of healing from racism. 

GRDC Director Michael Randall stands in front of  the West Outer Drive Apartments, which are being renovated.
These two Detroit nonprofits are prioritizing community engagement in their development efforts

To be effective, community development organizations must work together residents to revitalize neighborhoods. Here are two Detroit nonprofits who want residents to lead the way with their development projects.

Financial resolutions: 4 tips to save your family money in 2023

To help start the new year off strong, banking institution JPMorgan Chase recommends having open and honest conversations as a family about finances.

Paris Allen, Michale Coffey, James Turner
Q&A with James C. Turner: Detroit filmmaker shares ‘Noble Intentions’ for a thriving film community

With the powerful Detroit coming-of-age crime drama "Noble Intentions" (starring Obba Babatunde, Aaron D. Spears, and Lori Hayes) now available on streaming services, we check in with the filmmaker about why he thinks the city is the perfect place to tell unique stories.  

COTS' CEO Cheryl P. Johnson serving children in the COTS community.
After two years of virtual events, COTS fundraiser Soup City ready to celebrate in-person once again

“Come hungry and be ready to dance,” says COTS CEO Cheryl P. Johnson.

“Much like COVID, there's a huge disparity in infection rates between Black LGBT-plus men and our white counterparts,” says Jerron Totten, pictured here and Social Justice Engineer at LGBT Detroit.
Nonprofit LGBT Detroit receives renewed support from MDHHS in addressing HIV stigma

“Much like COVID, there's a huge disparity in infection rates between Black LGBT-plus men and our white counterparts,” says Jerron Totten, Social Justice Engineer at LGBT Detroit.

Issue Media Group launches new publication ‘The Helm’’ serving Greater Sandusky Region

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online news platform – The Helm Sandusky. This publication will tell the stories of investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and individuals that are shaping the Greater Sandusky Ohio region.

2023: What our journalists are watching in Detroit

We are pretty proud of the award-winning journalists and photographers who keep the pulse of the city and report on what's next. Here's their take on the year ahead. 

Mark Erwin with Rep. Rashida Tlaib at the Clairmount Center ribbon cutting
Supportive and safe housing for LGBTQ youth

Amy Kuras spoke with Mark Erwin of Ruth Ellis Center about the recent opening of Detroit's first housing center dedicated to LGBTQ youth. The Clairmount Center also has wraparound services, including health care and employment support, co-located on the premises, to remove common barriers to access for this population. 

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