Live with the League — 8.10.2026 —Helping Communities Recover, Prepare, & Plan
We have a packed lineup today! Amy Schlussler-Schmidt from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the League’s Shanna Draheim joi...
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20 of 75 episodesLive with the League — 7.13.2026 — Breaking Down the Budget
We begin with a summary of our new state budget, passed in the wee hours of July 3, as well as a discussion of some of the nearly 60 bills t...
With The Electric City Project, Sturgis Takes It Higher
Long before many communities generated their own power, Sturgis was producing electricity locally, helping shape a civic identity that has e...
Live with the League — 6.22.2026 — Need Updates? We Have Updates.
We’ve got a very full show lined up for you today, discussing progress on oath of office legislation, dark stores prevention, recent member...
Sterling Heights Regrows a Beloved Third Space
Nelson Park, located in southwest Sterling Heights, is a cherished local space for residents and visitors alike. With ARPA dollars in hand,...
In Harbor Beach, A More Accessible Harbor
The City of Harbor Beach took an abandoned Coast Guard and transformed it into an accessible pier that connects the waterfront to the city’s...
Chelsea Says “Yes, and...” with Holmes Family Park
Located just 500 feet from City of Chelsea offices and the main thoroughfare of historic downtown, a nearly three-acre site with ties to WWI...
In Buchanan, a Downtown for the 21st Century
Once home to agricultural mills, then to heavy industry, the City of Buchanan finds itself again in transition. To keep up with a rapidly mo...
With Ruck-22, Royal Oak Shows Support for Veterans
The City of Royal Oak’s Ruck-22 March has become a beloved tradition, raising awareness and donations for veteran health and wellness. Parti...
The Holland Ice Park: A Four-Season Wonderland
The City of Holland renovated an underused patch of land in Window on the Waterfront Park into a year-round destination. Holland Ice Park, w...
Live with the League — 6.8.2026 — All the Legislative Things
Happy summer from Live with the League! We’re here with an update on what’s going on in the ever-dynamic budget negotiation process, the mov...
Stanwood Crossings Helps Address the Portage Shortage
Like most Michigan municipalities, Portage faces an attainable housing shortage. With a lot of planning, state funding, grants, and private...
With a “Mini Forest,” Rochester Plants a Revolution
The former garbage dump at the edge of Rochester provided the perfect opportunity for the City to do something amazing. Thanks to the effort...
Ecorse Levels Up Its Boat Launch
With some of the best walleye fishing around, the City of Ecorse’s John D. Dingell Park was a special amenity for residents. With help from...
East Lansing Puts People First
For the City of East Lansing’s five-year update to its Comprehensive Plan, it engaged community members for guidance on what priorities they...
In Livonia, A Next-Generation Senior Center
Last winter, the City of Livonia debuted its new Senior Wellness Center, connected to the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. Guided by a foc...
A Waterfront Gathering Space in Douglas
In 2020, the City of the Village of Douglas acquired an underutilized marina, which it has since begun to develop into a year-round gatherin...
Oak Park Elevates Itself
Based on feedback on its Recreation Master Plan, the City of Oak Park looked to “elevate” its offerings, in particular its popular farmers m...
Dearborn Embraces Being the “Coffee Capital”
Boasting more than 40 coffee shops, the City of Dearborn realized it had a unique identity to share with the rest of the state. With a bit o...
Kalamazoo Creates Its Own Endowment
Kalamazoo’s Foundation for Excellence is a municipal endowment—the only one of its kind—made possible by an anonymous donation. Since 2017,...