Pleasant City Coffee mixes Up Michigan-made flavor with new cocktail line
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.
Joe Hertler’s CMU beginnings lead back to Main Street:
From CMU open mic nights to major festival stages, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers return to Mt. Pleasant Aug. 14 with their signature high-energy blend of rock, soul, funk, and pop for the Max & Emily’s Summer Concert Series.
Physical activity and mental health: LifeWays helps clients make the connection
The connection between physical activity and mental wellness is at the heart of LifeWays’ growing roster of health programs- and community response has been overwhelmingly positive.
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
Launching a legacy on the Chippewa River
Nearly three decades ago, Mike Anderson launched a side venture that turned into a beloved summer staple in Mt. Pleasant: Chippewa River Outfitters. Now in its 29th season, the rental business provides kayaks, canoes, tubes—and unforgettable memories—for families, CMU alumni, and visitors alike. From full-service float trips to moonlight paddles and rustic camping experiences, learn how Anderson's passion for outdoor fun and community connection continues to ripple through the region.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
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.
Community mental health and hospitals partner to fill care gaps
Michigan's hospitals and community mental health agencies are working together to address gaps in behavioral health care that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. Several recent initiatives aim to improve care coordination and create new models of crisis response.
Attacks on immigrant families and what that means for early education
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity. Advocates and policy researchers attribute these shifts to the growing climate of fear among immigrant families in Michigan.
