Arts and Culture

Innovation News WCC students on campus.
Feature Story Local author Melanie Hooyenga poses with a copy of her new novel "The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway.”

Grand Haven author brings hometown to life in novel


Feature Story Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department.

Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration


Feature Story Sandy Karbowski holding a photo of Hattie Dunlap, the restaurant’s first cook.
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Feature Story The new center is located on the campus of Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Partner Content A nonprofit lender with a mission to support underserved entrepreneurs, Northern Initiatives is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Northern Initiatives celebrates 30 years of supporting Michigan small businesses


Feature Story A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm.
Development News Photo courtesy of the Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum

Bay City's oldest firehouse is coming back to life as a museum


Development News The future Aster Brands headquarters at 8212 M-199 in Harbor Springs.
Development News "The region embodies a culture that honors military service," says Shannon Owen, director of the Northern Michigan region for GVSU.
Feature Story Lori Weatherly (left) teaches an embroidery class at the Make Saint Clair makerspace.

New St. Clair makerspace fuels creativity, fosters community


Feature Story Affordable Housing St.Joe County SWMI Journalism Collab Equitable Development

What qualifies as affordable housing in St. Joseph County? We asked a developer, residents, and more


Feature Story Affordable Housing St.Joe County SWMI Journalism Collab Equitable Development

¿Realmente qué se considera como vivienda asequible en el condado de St. Joseph?


Feature Story “We’re not just investors with a bunch of money trying to capture revenue. We are a real family-owned business that’s working hard at supporting ours and other families,” says Rick Fandakly, co-owner of Boozy's Bar & Grill in Hazel Park.
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Feature Story A performance of asses.masses.
Innovation News A flyer for the "Stepping Stones to Food Entrepreneurship" series.

Ypsi nonprofit to host free series on food entrepreneurship


Feature Story Boozy's, Hazel Park

PHOTOS: Inside the new Hazel Park eatery


Feature Story Keeping warm by the fire, attendees roast smore's.

Taste the burn at Chilly Fest 2025