Giving us the tools: Flint’s Community Tool Shed helping us finish any and all jobs
A lawn mower, rake, or trimmer—Flint neighbors can always borrow whatever they need from the Community Tool Shed at no (or occasionally very little) cost.
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Cooking up a unique solution to childhood hunger
The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan's one-of-a-kind kitchen is a place with a purpose. It builds on fresh ingredients to network throughout the community to feed children all summer and all year.
Michigan farmers markets: Come for the farm-fresh produce, leave with a stronger community
All across Michigan, farmers markets are open throughout the year and many have that special something that brings people together for more than the fruits and vegetables. They build community.
Giving young men in Flint mentors, making young men in Flint leaders—These are the Alpha Esquires
For 20 years, the Alpha Esquires have been a guiding force in Flint. A community. A brotherhood. A family.
Farmers find out more about what’s happening in their fields with drones
After pointing out a patch of his neighbor's beets that infrared cameras showed were not growing regularly, they discovered a plugged irrigation nozzle—saving the farmer several thousand dollars.
From grains to glass: Michigan craft distillers produce fine spirits from local crops
Michigan distillers are building their businesses with locally grown grains and fruits. They say there's room to grow.
Incubator kitchens help launch new Michigan food businesses
A small commercial kitchen equipped with the basics could cost $50,000, beyond the reach of most beginning food business owners. Luckily, food incubators across the state give them a place for their businesses to grow.
Out of Balance: The story of salmon in Lake Michigan
Michigan's multi-billion dollar salmon sports fishery is in peril. Check out our interactive to learn the story of how this happened and what officials are doing about it.
Test your knowledge: What do you know about invasive species in Michigan?
Second Wave has covered Michigan's invasive species intensively over the past 12 months. We'd like to find out what you've learned and how it's impacted your life and your actions.
Check out these Flint kids rocking the steel drum world
Nine kids from the Boys and Girls Club in Flint learn, "They can do anything, and they are not restricted because of where they live."
Cooking up a unique solution to childhood hunger
The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan's one-of-a-kind kitchen is a place with a purpose. It builds on fresh ingredients to network throughout the community to feed children all summer and all year.
Michigan farmers markets: Come for the farm-fresh produce, leave with a stronger community
All across Michigan, farmers markets are open throughout the year and many have that special something that brings people together for more than the fruits and vegetables. They build community.
Giving young men in Flint mentors, making young men in Flint leaders—These are the Alpha Esquires
For 20 years, the Alpha Esquires have been a guiding force in Flint. A community. A brotherhood. A family.
Farmers find out more about what’s happening in their fields with drones
After pointing out a patch of his neighbor's beets that infrared cameras showed were not growing regularly, they discovered a plugged irrigation nozzle—saving the farmer several thousand dollars.
From grains to glass: Michigan craft distillers produce fine spirits from local crops
Michigan distillers are building their businesses with locally grown grains and fruits. They say there's room to grow.
Incubator kitchens help launch new Michigan food businesses
A small commercial kitchen equipped with the basics could cost $50,000, beyond the reach of most beginning food business owners. Luckily, food incubators across the state give them a place for their businesses to grow.
Out of Balance: The story of salmon in Lake Michigan
Michigan's multi-billion dollar salmon sports fishery is in peril. Check out our interactive to learn the story of how this happened and what officials are doing about it.
Test your knowledge: What do you know about invasive species in Michigan?
Second Wave has covered Michigan's invasive species intensively over the past 12 months. We'd like to find out what you've learned and how it's impacted your life and your actions.
Check out these Flint kids rocking the steel drum world
Nine kids from the Boys and Girls Club in Flint learn, "They can do anything, and they are not restricted because of where they live."
