Northwest Michigan ISD welcomes pre-K expansion
Tracy Spincich, North Ed, talked with Early Education Matters about how free pre-K for 4-year-olds will benefit this region.
Mt. Pleasant: A place to call home
From budget-friendly duplexes to sprawling historic colonials and riverfront oases, those in the know say Mt. Pleasant has something to offer almost every buyer on the market this year. Check out Mt. Pleasant’s hottest residential neighborhoods in 2023, along with tips for homebuyers.
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College incorporates traditional cultural values with higher education
A former Mid Michigan College building in Mt. Pleasant is being transformed into an updated campus for Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College—a public community college which incorporates traditional cultural values with higher education.
Nostalgia meets modern at renovated movie theater in Clare
Aiming to amplify the Ideal Theater’s authentic architecture with accessibility and modernization—paired with passion to keep movie-going traditions alive—three sisters turned their renovation ideas into reality. Discover more about the history, renovations, and charm of Clare’s Ideal Theater in this Q&A with Lisa Benic.
Isabella County Commission on Aging celebrates 50 years
The Isabella County Commission on Aging plays a key role in providing assistance for senior citizens throughout the county. Recently, they celebrated their 50th anniversary. Epicenter spoke with COA director, Jen Crawford, to learn more.
Michigan’s regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities
Last year the state formed 11 regional councils to spend about a year addressing health disparities in underserved communities – and they're already set to continue their work beyond that period.
PODCAST: Building more dementia-friendly communities
Many people living with dementia don't feel valued or respected in their communities. But some activists in Michigan are working to change that by creating dementia-friendly communities, where the general public better understands dementia and people living with dementia have more opportunities to engage in public life.
Addressing mental health conditions may reduce risks for dementia for older adults
Mental health issues are a predictor of dementia. St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) helps people of all ages with their mental health concerns.
Detroit program engages community members to democratically develop solutions to health disparities
An innovative initiative is chipping away at health disparities in Detroit’s Hope Village neighborhood by looking to community members as leaders and learners in their own lives.
Google. Carnegie. Mortal Kombat. Mt. Pleasant.
A Mt. Pleasant resident has made a name for himself in the video game music industry. He has recorded violin for well-known video games such as Mortal Kombat, Tomb Raider, and Final Fantasy. Plus, he’s performed at Carnegie Hall. Check out this profile on Matheus Souza.
