For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive Read Article

The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves.
Photo: The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Photo courtesy of Port Huron Prowlers.

Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots Read Article

Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
Photo: Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster. Rachael Odish.

Port Huron’s Discovery City Children’s Museum proves the perfect addition to downtown Read Article

Discovery City Children's Museum in Port Huron.
Photo: Discovery City Children's Museum in Port Huron. Joseph Hayes.

CityFlatsHotel dishes up new catering partner for private events; rebranded cafe Read Article

CityFlatsHotel in downtown Port Huron.
Photo: CityFlatsHotel in downtown Port Huron. Photo courtesy of CityFlatsHotel.

Food truck to restaurant: Destiny Henderson brings Puerto Rican and Mexican flavors to Port Huron Read Article

Taco Tuesday menu at Little Puerto Rican Lady Latin Food.
Photo: Taco Tuesday menu at Little Puerto Rican Lady Latin Food. Harold Powell.

St. Clair County in the limelight with impactful theatre Read Article

Left to Right: Matthew Drinkwater, Jacob Stoliker, and Mirabella Ziegler in The Wizard of OZ at Boardwalk Theatre in March of 2024.
Photo: Left to Right: Matthew Drinkwater, Jacob Stoliker, and Mirabella Ziegler in The Wizard of OZ at Boardwalk Theatre in March of 2024. Ansom Pavlov.

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Blue Water Area Transit partners with the Council on Aging

Blue Water Area TransitMonday, March 24, 2025
Blue Water Area Transit partners with many agencies in the community, including the Council on Aging to provide transportation services and has received numerous awards for services.
Feature Story Jeremiah Steen, Founder and Executive Director of the STEEN Foundation Second Wave - Michigan

The social service sector offers a rewarding career path for young people in DetroitNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Layla McMurtrieTuesday, March 18, 2025
The nonprofit sector is often misunderstood as an unsustainable career choice, yet many young professionals are proving otherwise. Detroit-area changemakers are finding financial stability, professional growth, and purpose in nonprofit work.  
Feature Story Tires and Treads Community Project Arts and Culture

St. Patrick’s Day vendor show to support local charity organization

Rita MacDonaldThursday, March 13, 2025
Port Huron resident Samantha Baptiste has turned her buying and selling hobby into a career of running successful craft and vendor shows that bring the community together and support local charities.
Feature Story Kevin Dutcher (left), father of Noah Dutcher (right) in front of an Apache self-propelled sprayer. Entrepreneurship

Small business hubs elevate startups and entrepreneurs

Genevieve Fox and Greg TaskerTuesday, March 11, 2025
Across the state, small business support hubs are helping entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses with resources like workshops, co-working spaces, and grants.
Feature Story LifeWays staff Healthy Communities

Community mental health delivers care to Michigan's schools

Brianna NargisoTuesday, March 11, 2025
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.  
Feature Story Mitts, the Port Huron Prowlers mascot. Arts and Culture

For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive

Joseph HayesMonday, March 10, 2025
The Port Huron Prowlers are in the midst of yet another season that features players doing their best to extend their hockey careers.
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Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 5, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Michigan Shines for Autism Gala, its largest fundraiser, will rock Detroit’s Motor City Casino Hotel on April 25, 2025 with “an electrifying evening blending a black-tie event with a rebellious twist.” 
Feature Story Macomb nonprofit leaders gather at Advancing Macomb's Nonprofit Roundtable to network Second Wave - Michigan

Advancing Macomb connects local changemakers with solutions for lasting impactNonprofit Journal Project

Layla McMurtrieMonday, March 3, 2025
In Macomb County, collaboration is driving meaningful change. Advancing Macomb connects nonprofits, businesses and public entities to strengthen communities, boost resources, and support nonprofit sustainability through partnerships.  
Feature Story Prowlers and St. Clair County CMH Equity

This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 25, 2025
The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach. 
Feature Story Kayak launch at North River Road Park on the Black River. Community Development

Kimball Township works with Community Foundation to purchase land for canoe and kayak launch park

Sarah SpohnWednesday, February 19, 2025
One of Kimball Township’s unique parks and recreation assets is about to become more accessible for residents and visitors alike. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has purchased privately owned land on both sides of the Black River to develop a park featuring a canoe and kayak launch.
Feature Story Culinary students in Zaman International's training kitchen Second Wave - Michigan

In the kitchen with Kim: Immigrants, refugees and other women find a path and purpose at ZamanNonprofit Journal Project

Amy KurasTuesday, February 18, 2025
Developing self-confidence and culinary skills are key to Zaman International's culinary program for women who are immigrants or refugees or face other barriers to employment.
Feature Story Shiawassee Basin Preserve Second Wave - Michigan

Springfield Twp. Parks and Recreation collaborates with Oakland County to preserve natural assetsNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Sarah SpohnSaturday, February 15, 2025
“Once those ecosystems are lost, they can’t be recreated,” says Sarah Richmond of Springfield Township Parks and Recreation. The township collaborates with Oakland County Parks on projects to steward land in northern Oakland County.  
Feature Story Sandy Karbowski holding a photo of Hattie Dunlap, the restaurant’s first cook. Entrepreneurship

Hattie Dunlap helped make fried chicken popular at Port Huron’s Chicken in the Rough

Joseph HayesThursday, February 13, 2025
Palms Krystal Bar & Grill, also known as Chicken in the Rough features chicken recipes from its original cook Hattie Dunlap, who worked at the restaurant from 1941 to 1976. 
Feature Story Keeping warm by the fire, attendees roast smore's. Arts and Culture

Taste the burn at Chilly Fest 2025

Leslie CieplechowiczMonday, February 10, 2025
In downtown Port Huron, the annual Chilly Fest took place this year on Feb. 7-8. Various fun activities, from live music to a penguin race, were held and participants came from all over the state.   
Feature Story Lori Weatherly (left) teaches an embroidery class at the Make Saint Clair makerspace. Arts and Culture

New St. Clair makerspace fuels creativity, fosters community

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, February 6, 2025
Make Saint Clair recently opened in St. Clair as a community hub for creatives, freelancers, remote workers, and anyone who wants to learn something new and explore their creativity.
Feature Story The Free Wheelin' statue at Palmer Park in St. Clair, MI welcomes a rose-stained dawn. Arts and Culture

In Photos: Explore the Winter Wonderland of the Blue Water Area

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, February 6, 2025
Winter is in full swing. Take a look inside some of the snow-filled places across the county, from Marine City's historical city hall to Yale's Red Dog Cafe.
Feature Story Program leader for GiGi's Kitchen gives directions to participants to prepare food and teach the importance of health and wellness Second Wave - Michigan

Volunteers provide all-ages support to people with Down syndromeNonprofit Journal Project

Leo V. KaplanThursday, February 6, 2025
Volunteers do “all of the magic” at GiGi’s Playhouse, an achievement center with developmental and recreational programs for people with Down syndrome.
Longform Tara Poore, manager of Children’s Services, left, and Megan Ford, manager of Autism and Intellectual Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Brianna NargisoTuesday, February 4, 2025
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
Feature Story Nate Rauh-Bieri is Head of Projects for JustAir Second Wave - Michigan

Collaboration gets Dearborn air quality data to people who need itNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Allison Torres BurtkaFriday, January 31, 2025
The City of Dearborn’s air quality monitoring program makes hyper-local air quality data easily accessible to residents. Since its launch last year, people have used it to make decisions about spending time outdoors, and the city has used data to assess options to improve air quality.
Partner Content Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults. Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 28, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.
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