The Japanese Knotweed: Don’t try to kill this invader on your own
A plant that evolved to grow on the side of a volcano is so hard to kill you shouldn't try it on your own.
Mark Wedel's Latest Articles
The Reality Factory: Where working together helps dreams come true
The Reality Factory, where bat-man skills are helpful and business dreams are coming true.
Main & Drake: ‘Tis the season to shop pop up
For those on your holiday shopping list who like uniquely local, Drake & Main may be the pop up for them.
Students ready to find their voices as they learn of great writers
Laura Henderson is on a mission to find the future writers of America. Along the way, they'll learn about writers of many races and a measure of social justice.
Can wasps save the ash tree? Native Americans are giving it a try
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi are fighting emerald ash borers the natural way and hope to preserve a part of their heritage in the process.
At The Civic: ‘We’re creating something bigger than ourselves’
The Civic's new artistic director is thrilled with the possibilities ahead.
Community rallies around Riverview Launch project
At Riverview Launch, a once blighted piece of property is becoming a hub for bicyclists, boaters, and more. A celebration is planned.
The top 10 rides on southwest Michigan trails
Summertime and the riding is easier on some trails than others. Second Wave's Mark Wedel takes to the bikeways for one man's opinion on the pros and cons of trails across the region.
