The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit encourages children and parents in the city and surrounding area to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. On June 20, a new partnership will help many Detroit families do just that by offering free swim lessons through Detroit Swims and Water Safety Days on Belle Isle.More
Imagine this: Jerry is a successful, 34-year-old owner of a sporting goods store, married with three young children. A few months ago he was working 14-hour days, felt continuously tired, and was plagued by guilt due to the small amount of time he spent with his family. He didn’t exercise or sleep well and usually ate a fast-food lunch while working at his desk.More
Michigan will become the first state to monitor beaches using a new, rapid testing method for water quality to quickly address potential public health concerns and keep people safe.More
At first glance the plastic container looks similar to a lunch box. It’s tupperware with two latches connecting the top, a small indent on the lid and enough width and depth inside to hold more than just a sandwich. However, the content in this container is not a sandwich. Instead, it’s three double AA batteries, a small circuit, resistors and wires connected to broken solar cells on the lid and the result is solar powered light for those living in dire rural conditions without electricity.More
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces the public comment period for an amendment to the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Southeast Michigan.
With the first official day of summer approaching, the more than 40 million of us who will travel Michigan to enjoy carnival and amusement rides this season are urged to make safety a priority, especially with the kids.More
WMEAC encourages people of all ages to educate themselves and others about the importance of our natural surroundings in combating carbon emissions. The 8th grade class at New Tech School in Holland is doing just that: through research, testing, and analysis, these students completed a detailed presentation that addresses the question “What is the worth of Prospect Park?”More
Join Automation Alley’s Education and Workforce Committee for the Season 2 kickoff of the “Michigan’s Got Talent” lunch ‘n’ learn event series with a seminar focused on hiring veterans, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.More
The Great Lakes Protection Fund welcomes brief preproposals to test new regional actions to protect and restore the ecological health of the Great Lakes. We are ready to support a new set of project teams and we welcome the chance to discuss your ideas and explore how we can work together to make the Great Lakes healthier.More
