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Bay Mills CC named "Higher Access, Higher Earnings" college

1 day ago | secondwavemedia.com | Brice Burge

What's happening: Bay Mills Community College has been recognized as one of the nation's top institutions for expanding access to higher education and supporting strong career outcomes, earning the prestigious Carnegie Opportunity Colleges and Universities classification for “Higher Access, Higher Earnings.” Awarded by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, BMCC finds ways to both serve underrepresented and low-income students and have graduates finding more...
Free swimming classes and equipment help improve water safety across Metro Detroit

6 days ago | secondwavemedia.com | Patrick Dunn

This story is part of a series exploring how parks serve as engines of exploration, education, play, and equity. It is made possible with support from Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the City of Detroit. When Raymond Harris started taking swim classes at Detroit recreation centers at age 4, he says he remembers "crying a lot.""I didn't want to be in that water," he says.
City unveils latest in lifelong learning opportunities with the Sterling Heights Mobile Library

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | MJ Galbraith

What’s happening: The Sterling Heights Public Library has unveiled its latest community engagement effort, a proactive outreach initiative that harnesses the power of learning and takes it to the streets. Unveiled earlier this May, the Sterling Heights Mobile Library is scheduled to make its first public appearance later in June.
Vacant building set for mixed-use redevelopment in downtown Rogers City

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | MJ Galbraith

What’s happening: A long-vacant and blighted two-story building in downtown Rogers City is set to be vacant and blighted no more. Emily Gajewski plans to renovate and redevelop the building as a mixed-use site with four residential units along with new commercial space for the area’s only local pharmacy. What’s planned: Grajewski’s Emily Ree, LLC, will renovate and redevelop the building, which is expected to result in a $1,845,000 investment in the community. The 6,312 sq. ft.
Downtown Buchanan takes another step toward "living streets" with grant for placemaking project

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | MJ Galbraith

What’s happening: After several years of planning, design, and community engagement efforts, the physical reality of the Buchanan Downtown Infrastructure and Placemaking Initiative took hold in the rural southwestern Michigan community as construction crews began work this spring. The $19.4 million infrastructure project was recently bolstered by way of a $1 million RAP grant awarded to the City of Buchanan through the state’s Revitalization and Placemaking program.
New equipment helps plant wildflowers in order to draw in pollinators

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | Denyse Shannon

Wildflowers bring in pollinators, help farmers, and make something beautiful in what may otherwise be unusable space. In short, they have benefits far beyond the beauty of the flowers. To reverse the trend of decreasing populations of Monarch butterflies, honeybees and native bee populations, a recent grant from the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) seeks to make it easier to plant wildflowers.
The Big Give on May 14 to support local non-profits across St. Clair County

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

What’s Happening: The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is hosting its recurring event, The Big Give. The event brings together local nonprofits to celebrate philanthropy through a 24-hour fundraiser. Community members are encouraged to come and support the work done by organizations that benefit causes, including veteran services, environmental initiatives, education, and many more. When: May 14, 2025, from 12 a.m to midnight.
Washtenaw County families, educators grapple with "uncertainty" of Dept. of Education funding cuts

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | Sarah Rigg

Naomi Norman, superintendent of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), never imagined she'd have to deal with cuts to the county's Head Start program. "This is the 60th year of Head Start, and in those 60 years, it's had incredible bipartisan support," Norman says. "And it's not a program that I thought would be even considered for reductions in any way, because it … has incredible outcomes." WISD Superintendent Naomi Norman.
Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | Shandra Martinez

The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its fourth annual Community Impact Day on May 14, aiming to mobilize 2,025 volunteers locally, and for the first time, extend the initiative to up to 10 other communities across Michigan. The expansion reflects a broader solution-focused trend: uniting businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to address community needs through service.
Cherry Health’s Belknap Commons Dental Center eases dental emergency burden

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | Shandra Martinez

This story is part of a series on the challenges and solutions related to oral health in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. It is made possible with funding support from the Delta Dental Foundation. For many struggling with painful dental emergencies, a trip to the hospital emergency room often brings only temporary relief — and a hefty bill. In response, Cherry Health launched a solution one year ago: the Belknap Commons Dental Center, a Grand Rapids location dedicated solely to urgent dental care.