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Zachariah Malachi and the Hillbilly Executives.

In Manchester, live music creates a sense of community

The live music scene in Manchester is thriving, thanks to Manchester Underground Music and Art. Musicians of all genres perform regularly at the Raisin River Distillery, attracting people from all over the region.

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Soaring Eagle celebrates openings of four restaurants within new Food District

Several nationally recognized restaurant brands have opened their first locations in Michigan within the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort’s new Food District. Set up similar to a food court, Chicken Guy!, Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, Bubbakoo’s Burritos, and Bonanno’s New York Pizzeria are now open in Mt. Pleasant.

New trails and upgrades await in 2024

Alexis Hansen brings a wealth of experience to the mid-Michigan area from varied recreation roles—including her most recent position as Director of Isabella County Parks & Recreation. The county boasts diverse parks, trails, and plans for upgrades. Explore the exciting enhancements Hansen anticipates in 2024, from trail expansions to facility improvements, aligning with a new five-year recreation master plan.

DNR fund drive helps make state nation’s leader in accessible track chairs

Michigan now offers more track chairs for public use than any other state parks and recreation system.

How URC is creating a sustainable tomorrow in learning spaces today

An alliance of three leading research institutions in Michigan is producing real-world sustainability education, research, and innovation for a greener tomorrow.

Sostenibilidad y equidad son los nuevos ingredientes del éxito de un restaurante

Cada vez más restaurantes de Michigan están poniendo en práctica la sostenibilidad centrándose en la equidad laboral, la reducción del desperdicio y el abastecimiento local. Pero este compromiso requiere tiempo, dinero y personas.  

Linda Mealing at the NWWNA Community Garden.
New oral history project spotlights stories of Ypsi’s farmers and gardeners

From promoting the importance of land ownership to making sure neighborhoods don't go hungry, Ypsilanti-area food growers' stories are captured in a new oral history project. 

The Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock.
Former Finlandia cultural institutions preserved

Important Finnish American cultural institutions in Hancock have been preserved on the former campus of Finlandia University, thanks to the purchase by a national nonprofit organization. 

Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center links recent graduates to jobs

High school students are earning real-world experience in the skilled trades even before they graduate from the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center  

Dr. Lydia Watson, president and CEO of MyMichigan Health, speaks at the Pardee Cancer Wellness Center open house.
Pardee Cancer Wellness Center opens

Diagnostic, treatment, and support services for cancer patients are now all under one roof at MyMichigan Health in Midland

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