Neighborhoods

Coverage of activities happening at the neighborhood level as told by the neighbors themselves. Coverage of the characteristics of given neighborhoods.

A People Passionate About Place discussion is taking place in Bay City.

Help guide the direction of historic preservation in Bay City at community discussion

People Passionate About Place discussions are taking place in Bay City, Grand Rapids, and Ypsilanti.

Latest in Neighborhoods
Q&A with Mayor Kathi Newsham

Route sat down with mayor Kathi Nesham to talk about her political path and her thoughts about Bay City. 

Issue Media Group set to launch community-driven publication The Hub in Springfield, Ohio

Issue Media Group launches new publication with a focus on Springfield, Ohio.

Michael Cecchini (left) promotes Officer Todd Armstrong to Sergeant
Q&A with Michael J. Cecchini, Director of the Bay City Department of Public Safety

Route Bay City writer Kathy Petersen Roberts asks about Bay City's strengths, challenges, the department's goals, and ways citizens can create a more safe Bay County. 

House hunting: Five great homes from around Midland to check out

If you're in the market for real estate this winter, it is still a good time to buy a home and often there is less competition among buyers. Here are five homes at different price points to check out.

Downtown Midland’s lane reduction test: Can less be more?

Midland is currently undergoing a test for a reduction of traffic lanes downtown to increase walkability and all forms of commuter traffic. Here are a few other cities that have done the same with positive results and why those interested are advocating for the change.

William Butler is prepared to get his blood drawn at HUDA by his nurse, Val Gamble. Butler has been coming to HUDA for his health care needs since he lost his health insurance four years ago.
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan

Marginalized Michigan residents are finding health services in easily accessible neighborhood locations, and formerly defunct buildings are becoming bright spots on their blocks.

Q&A with Kristen McDonald, CEO of Greater Midland

We caught up with Kristen McDonald, president and CEO of Greater Midland on her favorite fitness activities and the number of resources that Greater Midland offers the region.

Remodeled and repurposed, Grove Tea Lounge set to open in previous bank

With the intent of creating community, Grove Tea Lounge will soon open its doors with several nods to the former structure, a previous branch of Chemical Bank. Designed by Alden B. Dow's team, this building will now have new life as a hub of connection.

45 years downtown: Lil Pear Tree finds renewed sense of self

Lil Pear Tree specializes in floral fusion and recently celebrated 45 years in business in Downtown Midland.

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