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A new platform is making it easier than ever for Michigan's Upper Peninsula residents to find volunteer work that fits their skills. From roadside cleanup to building homes, Global Volunteer Month brings hundreds of ways to help.
A bright red phone in a public plaza invites strangers to share good news and hidden struggles, creating viral moments of connection. One man's tearful announcement that his dad is cancer-free has touched over 6 million people.
DTE Energy just announced a massive $1.6 billion investment that will power Michigan's clean energy future while creating thousands of good-paying jobs right in the state. Eight new battery storage projects will strengthen the electric grid and keep Michigan at the forefront of the clean energy revolution.
Michigan just finalized a groundbreaking strategy to transform its $4.7 billion maritime industry while protecting the Great Lakes. The 10-year plan promises thousands of good-paying jobs, cleaner energy, and modern ports across the state.
Michigan's golf industry is pumping more than $6 billion into the state's economy, with Northern Michigan emerging as a golf destination that's creating jobs and drawing visitors from across the country. The region's 700+ courses are transforming rural communities into thriving tourism hubs.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate doom? These curated resources prove that solutions are happening right now, and hope is a powerful tool for action.
After completing 20 radiation treatments, artist Chris Triola returned to her Michigan cancer center with a handmade textile piece for the waiting room. Her gift transforms a space of anxiety into one of hope for future patients.
Labor unions in Michigan just created a powerful new coalition focused on building good-paying clean energy careers across the state. The worker-led initiative aims to fight climate change while ensuring these future jobs offer family-sustaining wages and benefits.
DTE Energy is pumping $1.6 billion into Michigan-made battery storage systems that will power the state's clean energy future while creating over 2,000 good-paying jobs. The partnership with LG Energy Solution's Holland plant proves the clean energy transition can boost local economies and strengthen the electric grid at the same time.
Michigan schools are cutting energy costs and creating good-paying jobs by switching to solar panels and geothermal systems. Students are even leading some projects, learning how to build a cleaner future while saving their districts money.
A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.
A new partnership between MichAuto and the University of Michigan is paying young creators $250 per video to showcase electric vehicle careers on social media. The campaign has already reached 20 million Gen Z viewers across Michigan.
When a beaver wandered onto a busy Michigan intersection, one Upper Peninsula resident grabbed the most practical tool he had: his car snow brush. The heartwarming rescue captured the resourceful spirit of Michigan's north country.
Michigan's 2023 clean energy law is cutting costs and boosting the economy, but some lawmakers want to repeal it. The data shows keeping it will save residents $5.6 billion and create half a million jobs by 2050.
Google is partnering with DTE Energy to add 2.7 gigawatts of clean power to Michigan's grid while building a new data center that protects local ratepayers. The tech giant is also launching a $10 million fund to help Michigan families lower their energy bills.
A minor league hockey team in Grand Rapids turned their season into a fundraising powerhouse, generating nearly $900,000 for local schools and nonprofits. From teddy bear tosses to jersey auctions, the Griffins proved sports can be a force for good.
The Michigan Wolverines captured their first NCAA basketball championship since 1989, proving that a team built entirely from transfer players can compete with college basketball's biggest programs. Led by UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg, who played through injury in the final game, Michigan finished 37-3 and defeated UConn 69-63.
After a federal court forced the release of frozen funds, Michigan is moving forward with plans to install 60 new electric vehicle charging stations across major highways. The win brings hope to EV drivers who've struggled to find reliable charging options.
Andrea Zelenak transformed an old bait machine into a 24/7 kindness challenge dispenser that's sparked over 3,000 acts of goodwill across Michigan. For just $3, anyone can grab a mystery envelope with everything they need to brighten someone's day.
A Michigan agriculture teacher who uses food to make zoology fun just became the first ag educator to win a prestigious national teaching award. Her student-nominated honor came with $5,000 and recognition for making farm science accessible to hundreds of teens.
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