Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovations, and solutions in their community.
Mt. Pleasant is turning maroon and gold thanks to the new Paint the Town Maroon initiative. With Fire Up Fest and a monthlong scavenger hunt also on deck, efforts celebrate CMU pride while building stronger ties between the university and the city.
As summer winds down and fall revs up, there’s plenty of events to enjoy indoors and outdoors this September—check out Epicenter’s monthly local roundup of events.
Two downtown arts organizations, Reach Art of Mid Michigan and For Art’s Sake, are working to increase art and culture experiences in the greater Mt. Pleasant community. Together, they ensure art remains accessible, engaging, and vital to the area’s cultural life.
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Kinderbells, a five-foot-tall, interactive music sculpture now installed in Nelson Park. Created by Traverse City artist Tom Kaufmann, Kinderbells invites visitors to play, reflect, and celebrate community.
Pleasant City Coffee is partnering with another Michigan small business to debut a new cocktail line at their downtown location—kicking things off with a tasting event.
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
From concerts and comedy nights to foam parties and festivals, August is packed with opportunities to enjoy the final stretch of summer. Whether you're looking to relax with live music, compete in an artists battle, support local businesses at a market, or give back through events like Coneys for a Cause—there’s something for everyone in Isabella and Gratiot counties. Check out this month’s can’t-miss happenings across the Mt. Pleasant area.
Juanita Custer’s lifelong dream of becoming a homeowner was made possible with help from Habitat for Humanity. And now, she’s excited to mentor the next family who moves into the latest modular build unit later this summer—the first fully-new construction Habitat home in over a decade in Mt. Pleasant.
The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.
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