Parks systems, nonprofits, and other advocates are working to improve facilities, equipment, and infrastructure so all can enjoy Southeast Michigan's parks and trails.
When COVID-19 prompted shifts in how, when, where, and to whom school meals were served, many of Michigan's schools responded with wildly successful meal programs. Now, many education professionals are hoping those shifts inspire permanent changes.
National Trails Day takes place the first Saturday in June. And these Southeast Michigan organizations want you to help them celebrate.
“The ultimate goal is to teach local artists how to be muralists, and for more public art in the community,” Jody Parmann says. “Now they’ll have more tools in their tool kits.”
“We want to get folks back to shopping local,” says Cynthia Cutright. “We want to get people moving around downtown again.”
Through a program called The Learning Kitchen, offered by GenesisHOPE Community Development Corporation, third through eighth graders are top contenders when it comes to eating more fruits and vegetables.
From farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, to wine and prime cuts – St. Clair County farmers markets are rich with local produce. Learn about some of the markets in the area and when and where you can find them near your community.
A look at how some of our local restaurants are offering new vegan and vegetarian dishes as well some twists on old favorites.
This Port Huron tunnel is getting a new lease on life. And city officials are hoping the rehab will make a local river walk more welcoming.
In the absence of many traditional, in-person rituals, the pandemic has forced many to grieve in extremely unusual ways.
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