The Michigan Reconnect Scholarship program is now open to students as young as 21. The goal of the scholarship is to increase the percentage of Michigan adults with postsecondary education to 60% by 2030.
Named as one of Isabella County’s Top 40 Under 40 recipients this past year, we continue our Emerging Leaders series—this time highlighting Mt. Pleasant’s Alysha Pasquali. Pasquali, former CEO of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, has recently transitioned to being a stay-at-home mother, a decision that reflects her deep commitment to family and community. Her story underscores the profound impact that character and personal choices can have on a community, proving that meaningful contributions aren't limited to professional roles.
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.
Chef Peter Grondin, known for his Twisted Fork food truck, is opening a new restaurant in Mt. Pleasant this October. Grondin has traveled to nearly a dozen countries, bringing global street food with a twist to his new venture.
As more adults use marijuana, the downside is more young children are ending up with marijuana poisoning. Here's how Michigan's local health departments are keeping them safe.
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.
Art Walk Central 2024 is set to transform Mt. Pleasant into a vibrant hub of creativity from August 1 through 24. This year's event features artwork from talented artists across the state, including promising youth artists. Discover how you can participate, vote for your favorite pieces, and immerse yourself in the local art scene.
Isabella County residents face a pivotal decision on August 6, as they vote on the renewal of three essential millages. With no increases in property tax rates since 1978, these millages support a wide array of services from public safety to health and community development. Understand the significant impact of the vote with the facts.
To address childhood tooth decay, the Michigan Department of Human Health Services (MDHHS) launched the Kindergartener’s Oral Health Assessment Program (KOHA).
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