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Behind the headlines: Why we practice solutions journalism

Our reporting focuses on the people and ideas driving progress. Here's how — and why.

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Finding Common Ground: why we’re gathering in Grand Rapids this fall

On October 28-29, we're bringing together a cross-section of community leaders to move past the usual high-level theories and get into the real how-to of community transformation

83 Degrees announces changing of the guard

Andrea Daly succeeds Founder and longtime Publisher Diane Egner, who will stay involved with 83 Degrees.

Be wary about ominous encroachments on the First Amendment

We all should remain keenly attuned to the ongoing threat to the First Amendment, and its vital importance should be a place of common ground.

Announcing Confluence: The new voice for the Great Lakes Bay Region in Michigan

Confluence will bring you stories from across Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, and points in between — stories about the people pushing for change, the projects gaining momentum, and the connections forming between communities.

IMG awarded grant to cover economic impact of Haitian immigration in Springfield, OH

McGraw Fellowships for Business Journalism awarded to support in-depth stories that “Follow the Money”

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SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities

The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.