Arts & Culture

“Children everywhere need environments where they can play and be curious,” says Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League.

Village of Brooklyn’s Swain Memorial Park could soon become accessible to more children

“Children everywhere need environments where they can play and be curious,” says Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League.

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Creekside Growers & Flower Farm is located at 10197 Garbow Rd. in Middleville.
Made in Michigan: Local flowers, food, and wine to be featured at this award-winning dinner series

“This collaboration of agriculture, artistry, and passion will prove to be a vibrant experience that guests of the dinner will cherish for years to come,” says Emily Dockery, executive director of the Michigan Wine Collaborative.

“This playspace will maintain a beloved community asset while making it more modern and inclusive to all,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Community comes together to raise funds for a universally-accessible playground in St. Johns

“This playspace will maintain a beloved community asset while making it more modern and inclusive to all,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.

The grants support Michigan’s watershed organizations in their conservation and educational efforts.
This grant program helps Michigan’s watershed organizations conserve and educate

The grants support Michigan’s watershed organizations in their conservation and educational efforts.

“Our role to protect the 1,502-acres that make up the natural area is made possible because of the generosity of our community," says Jenn Wright, GRNA Executive Director.
Riverfest 2024 opens online auction ahead of fundraising event for 1,502-acre nature preserve

“Our role to protect the 1,502-acres that make up the natural area is made possible because of the generosity of our community," says Jenn Wright, GRNA Executive Director.

Adam Stave with Swish Brand Experiences accepts the First Place Award at the July 30 TCNewTech.
These 3 Michigan tech start-ups take home top prizes at Traverse City pitch competition

“It was inspiring to see how many people turned out to support local entrepreneurs on a beautiful summer day,” says Eric Roberts, executive director of 20Fathoms.

Mark Witte
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

Michigan’s first commercial elderberry farm offers u-pick, market and more

Elderberry Farms Estate -- Michigan's first commercial elderberry farm -- grows elderberries, blueberries, lavender, herbs and more.  The 14-acre farm outside Traverse City also has a small market and cafe.

"Feeling that you belong and have a place in your community is crucial for the human experience," says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League.
Manchester offers underutilized space at City Hall for new senior and community center

"Feeling that you belong and have a place in your community is crucial for the human experience," says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League.

An automated, electric full-size bus will soon carry passengers through Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Mobility challenge awards funding to innovative projects at several of Michigan’s national parks

“Every Michigander should be able to enjoy the incredible natural resources we are blessed to steward,” says Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II.

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