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Chasing Ice: Unpredictable trail and big crowds await racers at the annual Iceman Cometh
Driven by a vibrant community spirit and an unpredictable course, the annual Iceman Cometh Challenge brings over 16,000 visitors to Traverse City.
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Summer jobs help young people with disabilities develop employment skills
Paid summer jobs give students with disabilities chances to explore tasks, practice skills, and gain independence.
Michigan DNR acquires 10,000 acres at tip of Keweenaw Peninsula
Purchased from The Nature Conservancy, the Keweenaw Point State Lands will be managed as part of Fort Wilkins Historic State Park.
Federal grant funds survey of historic Black resort in Newaygo County
A new $90,000 federal grant will fund a survey of roughly 200 properties in Newaygo County’s Woodland Park, paving the way for the historic 1920s Black resort community to join the National Register of Historic Places.
Michigan’s Adventure launches new ‘Happiness Is Christmas’ event
Michigan’s Adventure is launching “Happiness Is Christmas,” a free PEANUTS®-themed holiday event featuring festive food, shopping, and family activities on select days from Nov. 27 through Dec. 19.
Beyond the Shortage: How the Caregiver Incentive Project is building a better caregiving industry
The Caregiver Incentive Project provides free training, financial incentives, and support network for caregivers. The nonprofit aims to establish formal job standards, and deliver vital relief to underserved rural families.
Lake Michigan Hub launches final $100,000 grant round for farm-to-school projects
Mid-western farmers, food suppliers, and school districts have until January 22, 2027, to submit community-driven proposals aimed at integrating more fresh, sustainable ingredients into K-12 cafeterias.
The Giving Tree
A brief conversation about chestnut trees sends a hospice nurse down a rabbit hole that changes his life.
CEDAM’s rural boot camp in Gaylord brings folks together to drive affordable housing development
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan hosted a rural real estate development boot camp in Gaylord last month, bringing together emerging developers, city officials, nonprofit housing developers, financers, and other community stakeholders. The goal is to drive affordable housing development.
MDOT invites applications for $5 million Maritime and Port Infrastructure Grant Program
The Michigan Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a $5 million grant program aimed at modernizing commercial port infrastructure, reducing environmental impacts, and improving freight reliability across the state.
Community Foundation awards $334,090 to 21 local nonprofits
The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation has awarded $334,090 in flexible grants to 21 local organizations to support essential housing, youth, and basic needs programs across Northern Michigan.
Chasing Ice: Unpredictable trail and big crowds await racers at the annual Iceman Cometh
Driven by a vibrant community spirit and an unpredictable course, the annual Iceman Cometh Challenge brings over 16,000 visitors to Traverse City.
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