Reliable internet access is more than a utility – it’s one of the linchpins of modern society. We’ve seen the ways that access to quality broadband can transform people’s lives. It improves health ...

The Yours, Mine, and Ours — Public Health series highlights how our state's public health agencies keep us healthy, safe, and informed about issues impacting physical and mental health in our ...

When people talk about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, it's usually the sandstone cliffs and dunes of the Lake Superior Shore, the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls, or simply the romanticization of the rural ...

As we take a brief publishing break this week, we want to reflect on the pivotal role and significance of libraries in our communities. For years, the Literacy Matters series has demonstrated how West ...

Most people understand that invasive species are harmful to the planet’s ecosystems, but they're often unsure how to take action. This two-part guide highlights six invasive species and provides easy, ...

This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. When ...

Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) was founded with the vision that people with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential. AAoM leads efforts to raise expectations and expand ...

Listening sessions across the state are gathering feedback from parents, childcare providers, early childhood educators, and school districts to inform the roll-out of PreK for All. “All different ...

Across Michigan, students struggle with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma, leaving schools as the first line of defense in addressing their mental health needs. In some districts, school ...

West Michigan’s economy, once defined by manufacturing and agribusiness, has opened its arms to the hospitality industry. From chefs and concierges to event planners and logistics coordinators, ...

This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

KEWEENAW BAY – Remote. Rural. Rugged. Those are adjectives often used to describe the Keweenaw, the “little finger” of land stretching into Lake Superior from the northwestern shores of Michigan’s ...