Almost heaven: Silver Mountain
The Nature Conservancy in Michigan transfers the last parcel on Silver Mountain to the U.S. Forest Service, ensuring preservation of an usual tract and adding to the recreational opportunities in the Upper Peninsula.
Blending art and history in the Upper Peninsula
Small-city Ironwood is home to a slew of summer arts activities, everything from art fairs to film festivals to Broadway shows.
Michigan ports welcome new era in Great Lakes cruising
Small coastal towns in the Upper and Lower peninsulas embrace the return of cruise ships, delighting passengers from all over.
Here’s what the new national 988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline means for Michigan
Michigan has joined the nation in implementing an ambitious, transformative vision for mental health crisis services.
A new substance use minor from NMU could help address treatment workforce shortages in the UP
“The hope is that students can declare this minor and have met all of the educational requirements here, and hopefully really boost the workforce for the substance use treatment field in the Upper Peninsula,” says Elissa Kent, an NMU social work instructor who helped develop the new substance use academic minor.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging receives national awards for work to stop Detroiters dying prematurely
In July 2020, a report from the Detroit Area Agency on Aging found that Detroit's older adults were dying earlier than others. Two years later, the agency's work to reverse that trend has won two national awards.
All-inclusive playground planned for Marquette’s Mattson Park
“Kids Cove will transform underused space into an inclusive, safe and accessible playground that can be enjoyed by kids of all abilities,” says Michele Wildman, MEDC's executive vice president of Economic Development Incentives.
Partner Partner Content Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change
From creating free farm stands in Detroit to promoting healthier drinking water in the Jackson area, the Henry Ford Health initiative Generation with Promise is supporting healthier families and communities across Michigan.
Niche sports help put rural towns on the map
Small towns in rural Michigan have transformed single-day events like bike racing and ice climbing into branding campaigns, luring athletes and visitors to their communities year round.
New Farm Innovation Grant Program seeks Michigan innovators in the food and agricultural industries,
“The success and sustainability of our food and agricultural industry is key to moving Michigan forward,” says MDARD Director Gary McDowell.
