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Michigan doula finds ways to help moms and babies living in maternity deserts in rural Southwest Michigan
Bianca Nash-Miot, a doula and lactation specialist based in Southwest Michigan, speaks on advocating for birthing parents—and their babies—in her rural community and beyond.
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Join Detroit Public Health Week: Free services and events
Detroit Health’s free “It Starts Here” initiative April 8-12 is offering screenings, vaccines, and resources at neighborhood locations.
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$106,466 awarded to preserve Michigan’s iconic lighthouses
Michigan lighthouses secure $106,000 in preservation grants as the state marks 25 years of protecting these iconic maritime beacons via license plate sales.
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Want to see wildflowers in Michigan? Head to these 12 trails
These 12 hikes offer colorful views of wildflowers in Michigan.
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Climate change is making Great Lakes water birds sick, research shows
Climate change is making it easier for Great Lakes waterbirds to get sick, according to a recent study.
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Law students, attorneys could advocate for animals in cruelty cases under new proposal
Proposed legislation in Michigan would let law students and lawyers represent the interests of abused animals in criminal prosecutions related to the animal’s welfare or custody.
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Celebrate Black cowboys & cowgirls at Flint’s Midwest Rodeo
The Midwest Invitational Rodeo returns to Flint in June. Here’s why experiencing the event is a must.
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OVD Insurance & TYC Americas to create 240 Michigan jobs
Both OVD Insurance and TYC Americas announced plan to expand operations and create hundreds of Michigan jobs.
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14 Michigan scholarships for students of color
Attending college can be expensive, but these Michigan scholarships for students of color make getting an education more affordable.
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In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.
