Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.
Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.
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.
A collaborative effort in Northern Michigan will create a regenerative agriculture and hospitality destination on the Leelanau Peninsula. The plan is to also amplify the state's flourishing wine and agricultural scenes.
A popular and scenic trail at Ludington State Park is being reconstructed to meet modern safety and construction standards.
“These lands are used for a variety of recreation activities and also support the state’s economy through tourism, the timber industry and job creation," said Scott Whitcomb, who is director of the DNR’s Office of Public Lands.
"Today we’re transforming more abandoned or underutilized property sites into hundreds of units of quality, affordable homes across Michigan," says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Sixteen-year-old Will Paul's deer habitat improvement project became a community affair, with students, teachers and others helping to plant a variety of trees and shrubs to create a diverse habitat. The project serves as a model for community-driven conservation efforts.
“Permanent supportive housing is not a homeless shelter, not a treatment facility, not a rehab, or halfway house. Nor is it public housing or rent-free. It is indeed permanent, full-time leaseholders, and they sign Good Neighbor agreements."
A full-day bus tour connects developers with land, leaders, and resources to spark new housing projects in Allegan County communities.
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