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A former retail lot in Westland, Michigan just became a 3.2-acre gathering space that's already turning developer heads toward the city's struggling mall. Sometimes the best economic development starts with a place for neighbors to meet.
Volunteers are getting hands-on experience saving a treasured Michigan ecosystem this winter. The free event teaches anyone how to protect native dunes and prairies from invasive plants.
A Michigan community is rallying together to prepare their beloved Lake Antoine Park for summer fun. Volunteers of all ages are invited to join the cleanup effort this Saturday.
When police called for help at 1 a.m., thirteen semi-truck drivers raced to a Michigan bridge and parked side by side beneath a man in crisis. Their quick action gave police the time they needed to talk him to safety.
Vienna is transforming hundreds of parking spaces into green parks, bike lanes, and community gardens—and residents are choosing cars 37% less than they did in the 1990s. The city is proving that giving people better options makes them happier to give up parking.
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.
The National Park Service lets dogs earn official BARK Ranger badges at 150 park sites across America. Pups and their owners just need to follow four simple rules that help protect wildlife and keep everyone safe.
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.
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.
Disneyland is ending its frustrating 11 a.m. park-hopping restriction, letting visitors with multi-park tickets switch between its two California theme parks anytime. The change gives families more flexibility to enjoy their Disney day their way.
A new report reveals that public parks deliver triple the economic benefit for every dollar cities spend on them. Even better, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, making green spaces one of the few things we can all agree on.
New research reveals that parks deliver triple the economic value of their cost while making communities healthier and happier. In a rare moment of unity, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, with supporters from all political backgrounds calling them critical infrastructure.
The University of Michigan is throwing a parade and arena celebration Saturday for its men's basketball team after winning the program's first national championship in 35 years. All ticket proceeds will support student athletes through Michigan's NIL collective.
Michigan is putting its money where its mission is, directing over half its environmental budget straight back into communities. A new interactive dashboard shows exactly where $5.2 billion in grants and loans are making real change happen.
One year after Northern Michigan's worst natural disaster in modern history, communities have completed a massive recovery effort that brought together 700 responders and cleared thousands of miles of damaged forest. The region is healing, proving nature's resilience and human determination can overcome even century-scale destruction.
South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is putting visitor safety first with smart new access controls after floods damaged roads and infrastructure. The temporary measures ensure guests can still enjoy the park while keeping everyone out of harm's way.
University of Michigan fraternities and sororities turned a backyard ice rink into a fundraising powerhouse, raising over $310,000 for three charities through their annual Winterfest broomball tournament. The student-led effort is bringing autism support, veteran housing, and women's mental health services to thousands across Michigan.
When Great Smoky Mountains National Park lost a quarter of its staff, volunteers stepped up to keep America's busiest park running smoothly. Their efforts show how communities can rally to protect the places they love.
A new approach treats public parks as democracy-building tools, not just green spaces. The Trust for Public Land created a framework showing how community-led parks strengthen civic engagement where it matters most.
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