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A time to celebrate: Sanford Park reopens after 4 years

Four years after devastating flooding, Sanford is on the rebound. Celebrate the reopening of Sanford Park with live music and baseball on their brand new diamonds.

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Una nueva página web simplifica la búsqueda de transporte público accesible en Michigan

Una de las barreras de la comunidad de discapacitados para  acceder a las vacunas COVID ha sido el transporte. En respuesta, Disability Rights Michigan ha  presentado una guía interactiva para ayudar a los usuarios a desenvolverse en el complejo sistema de transporte del estado.

Special report: How can Michigan fix a guardianship system that fails some kids and older adults?

Guardianship is designed to protect those who can't care for themselves, but it doesn't always work that way. Advocates are pursuing a variety of solutions to improve the system.

How at-home vaccinations protect the lives of the state’s most vulnerable

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services has collaborated with Disability Rights of Michigan to support vaccinations for homebound residents.

How data collection is playing a key role in advancing health equity

A new push to gather health care data about people with disabilities is spotlighting a disparity in health care equity that is often overlooked by the medical community. 

Schools work together to address teacher housing shortage

Organizations, nonprofits, developers, and school personnel are working to address the teacher housing shortage head-on. A group of local Northern Michigan schools have banded together to form an educational consortium to address the issue and create a model of future educator housing developments near Traverse City.

How local healthcare systems leverage local farms for healthy food options

Medical institutions around Michigan are using their local resources to bring real food to their staff and patients.

Loons open season April 5; hope for success in 2024

New lighting, new manager, returning coaches greet Loons fans in 2024

A feature attraction at the Cozy Cats Cafe.
Cozy Cats Cafe opens March 18

A unique new business combining cats and coffee is ready to open in Sanford

Bay City Central High School (Photo Credit: Doug Coombe)
Teen artists at Bay City Central and Western are producing work earning statewide honors

Teachers say the 2023-24 academic year was especially successful for kids in the arts programs  

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