The U.S., Especially the Nation’s Children, Need Extra Protection Against COVID-19, Says Chair of FDA Advisory Panel

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the emergency use of a third, so-called booster shot of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine...

Bandhu Gardens Cultivating Fruit, Vegetables and Friendship in Detroit

Rooted shares stories about land tending, community healing and regeneration happening right here on the ancestral land of the Indigenous Anishinaabe, the...

Explore the World with These Metro Detroit Pop-up Restaurants and Food Trucks

Metro Detroit is home to a diverse population (and it continues to grow), and that rich diversity is on display...

Taking A Critical Look At Hispanic Heritage Month

In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson introduced Hispanic Heritage Week. Johnson said it was for "the people of Hispanic descent ... the...

Mariam Noland Reflects on 36 Years Leading Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Earlier this year, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced founding President Mariam Noland’s plans to retire at the end...

Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Gilchrist Defends Controversial Auto Insurance Law, But Says It Needs Changes

Two years ago, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the auto no-fault reform bill into law on the steps outside the Grand...

Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Equity Is One of Pillars of This Year’s Event But Transit Is Missing from Conversation

In wrapping up the Mackinac Policy Conference, longtime conference attendees and journalists Nancy Kaffer and Chad Livengood reflect on the...

Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Pandemic Exposed Inequities in Detroit, Detroit Future City CEO Says

Detroit Future City recently published data that found the pandemic has exacerbated and exposed the economic, social and racial inequities in the...

Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: GM International President Trying to Move Needle on Distracted Driving Legislation

The Kiefer Foundation, founded by General Motors International President Steve Kiefer, is devoted to ending distracted driving through education and...

Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Whitmer Says She’ll Sign Budget Deal But Criticizes Lawmakers Over Unspent Billions

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will sign the budget deal moving through the state Legislature, calling it "a great step."...

City of Detroit Reopens Four Recreation Centers After Being Closed for Over a Year

The City of Detroit is reopening four of its recreation centers this month. Many of the usual recreational programs such as swimming...

Freep Film Festival Highlights Boblo Boats, Unsung Motown Musician With 2021 Schedule

Freep Film Festival The Freep Film Festival is now in its eighth year of highlighting Michigan-made documentaries as well as...