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.

Features

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.
Feature Story The Dance Academy Break Dancer/Hip Hop Arts and Culture

Port Huron’s Dance Academy inspires young dancers while supporting the community

Rita MacDonaldThursday, January 23, 2025
The Dance Academy turns 50 this year and is owned by Donna and Charles Miller. The studio has dance classes for students of all ages, from ballet to hip hop, and donates regularly to local charities.
Feature Story Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster. Entrepreneurship

Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots

Liz FredendallThursday, January 23, 2025
Local entrepreneur Rachael Odish shares her journey launching Pivot Roasters, a Port Huron-based business offering high-quality coffee products worldwide.
Partner Content Left to right: Ralph Livingston, President Elect St Clair Rotary; Jackie Hanton, Vice President Community Foundation of St. Clair County; Bill Kauffman, St. Clair Rotary President execute the fund agreement. Community Development

St. Clair Rotary Club establishes fund at the Community Foundation

St. Clair Rotary ClubThursday, January 23, 2025
The local St. Clair Rotary Club announced the launch of their fund to support projects across the county. It was established through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.
Feature Story Production of "I Remember When" to set the stage on January 20, 2025 at SC4 Fine Arts Theatre in Port Huron. Arts and Culture

St. Clair County Community College to host production “I Remember When” in honor of MLK Jr

Genevieve FoxThursday, January 16, 2025
On January 20, 2025, SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre will be showcasing its production of “I Remember When” highlighting historical moments that shaped the lives of African Americans.
Feature Story Front cover of Greg DeVoogd's book "Easy Lessons Learned the Hard Way." Kids and Education

Port Huron resident Gregg DeVoogd releases first book: ‘Easy Lesson Learned the Hard Way’

Joseph HayesThursday, January 16, 2025
After experiencing what was supposed to be an innocent fire, author Greg DeVoogd wrote a book to spread the word on fire safety and the importance of listening to your parents.
Partner Content InSHAPE staff pose with their National INSHAPE Program Innovator Award. Healthy Communities

St. Clair County CMH InSHAPE program address patients’ mental and physical health

Sarah SpohnThursday, January 16, 2025
To provide a whole health integrative approach to wellness, St. Clair County Community Mental Health utilizes the InSHAPE program. This program provides participants with health and workout plans, group classes, diet plans, and other tools for physical and mental health.
Feature Story The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 14, 2025
Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.
Feature Story “Friendsgiving dinner” with a group of teen participants in One Michigan’s CALM program Second Wave - Michigan

‘Our kids are very stressed’: Program boosts immigrant youth mental healthNonprofit Journal Project

Julie J. RiddleFriday, January 10, 2025
The threat of losing relatives to deportation compounds mental health stresses for immigrant teens. A youth-designed program uses conversation and community to help.
Feature Story Janelle Smith (seated) and Kate Litwin Second Wave - Michigan

Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown HowellNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Julie J. RiddleFriday, January 10, 2025
A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships.  
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