New mixed-use housing project coming to Marquette’s Washington Street
Plans call for a 16,150-square-foot building featuring two commercial suites, underground parking, and 11 residential units.
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New Life in Old Halls: Transforming Finlandia University’s former buildings for a vibrant future
Most of the university’s buildings have been sold. Some are being renovated into apartments and commercial space. Others will become event venues and a community hub.
Crowdfunding helps public projects in the U.P. and rural Michigan
A crowdfunding platform for civic-minded projects has helped dozens of communities across Michigan.
Rural Leadership Fellows boost development projects in the U.P.
The program aims to encourage students to pursue careers in the U.P.
West End Health Foundation opens application window for fall grants
The West End Health Foundation has opened the window application for two of its grant programs.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Marine Trades Institute plans special fundraiser for Student Enrichment Fund
The Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville hopes to raise $30,000 for its Student Enrichment Fund, which supports the purchase of essential equipment, field trips and professional development opportunities.
Foundation launches fund to support Keweenaw Heartlands
A special fund created by the Keweenaw Community Foundation will help support local management, sustainable access and long-term care of the Keweenaw Heartlands.
Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities
People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.
Saints bring big sports experience to St. Ignace
The St. Ignace Saints are part of a four-team expansion that will create a new division in the league and provide a unique “big sports” entertainment to the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
New Life in Old Halls: Transforming Finlandia University’s former buildings for a vibrant future
Most of the university’s buildings have been sold. Some are being renovated into apartments and commercial space. Others will become event venues and a community hub.
Crowdfunding helps public projects in the U.P. and rural Michigan
A crowdfunding platform for civic-minded projects has helped dozens of communities across Michigan.
Rural Leadership Fellows boost development projects in the U.P.
The program aims to encourage students to pursue careers in the U.P.
West End Health Foundation opens application window for fall grants
The West End Health Foundation has opened the window application for two of its grant programs.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Marine Trades Institute plans special fundraiser for Student Enrichment Fund
The Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville hopes to raise $30,000 for its Student Enrichment Fund, which supports the purchase of essential equipment, field trips and professional development opportunities.
Foundation launches fund to support Keweenaw Heartlands
A special fund created by the Keweenaw Community Foundation will help support local management, sustainable access and long-term care of the Keweenaw Heartlands.
Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities
People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.
Saints bring big sports experience to St. Ignace
The St. Ignace Saints are part of a four-team expansion that will create a new division in the league and provide a unique “big sports” entertainment to the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
