Aiding artists and crafters with a new community-building plan called Makers United
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COVID-19 has hurt many financially and small businesses appear to be among the groups hit more acutely than ever before. A new program from the Nest Makers United Program is looking to ease some of the burdens by pairing the small grants program for the businesses. Go to Buildanest.org to learn more.

Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?

Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.

8 metro Detroit hospitals getting nearly $30 million in COVID-19 relief funding

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced that several hospitals in southeast Michigan are getting millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding.

UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test

Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.

Meijer employee says store made her remove Black Lives Matter mask

A Mejier employee in southwest Michigan said she wore a Black Lives Matter mask for a week but was told she had to take it off after one customer complained.

Play a virtual round of golf against Tigers great Kirk Gibson to fight Parkinson's
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COVID-19 may have canceled the fundraiser, but Parkinson's remains a deadly disease that requires research and treatment to fight. Kirk Gibson, a member of the World Series winning Detroit Tigers is hosting his classic golf tournament virtual style to help keep the fight going. Go to kirkgibsonfoundation.org/ to learn more.

TCF Center loading docks being used for food distribution center

As the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a greater need on food donations, the Detroit chapter of Food Rescue U.S. has been distributing food to people who have never needed help in the past.

Risk level for COVID-19 spread increases to 'high' in Lansing region

State officials in Michigan have increased the official risk level for the spread of COVID-19 in the Detroit region from "medium-high" to "high."

Michigan governor further strengthens face mask rule, clarifies order at polling places

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer further strengthens the state's mask law by mandating businesses must enforce the rule and can't assume someone medically can't wear one.

West Bloomfield School District plans for online, hybrid learning for school year

As Michigan's fight against COVID-19 continues, school districts are preparing for the impending school year and, unless the state's cases start to trend in the opposite direction, West Blomfield School District is planning to split students into two groups with three days of remote learning and two days in school.

Michigan Congresswomen pushing to extend federal unemployment benefits amid COVID-19

Some U.S. Representatives from Michigan are efforting to move a COVID-19 federal unemployment benefits extension through Washington amid the expiration later this month.