Benton Harbor

Water plays a big part in this city in the southwestern corner of Michigan. Benton Harbor boasts a river and a Great Lake. The river offers not only a backdrop for recreational boating and fishing, but also for businesses growing along the waterfront. Jean Klok Park is the perfect spot to sit with a bag lunch and enjoy the view. Tourists come for the water sports and stay to check out the area’s fruits and vegetables. Manufacturers like Whirlpool Corp. call it home.

Warren Dunes visitors can learn science of the shoreline

The park office of Mike Latus is a veritable museum, with items ranging from pelts to fossil samples from the Lake Michigan shoreline, reports the Herald-Palladium. The state hires Latus […]

State makes case for Corporate Income Tax
Sodus couple finds way to get a home of their own
Detroit Free Press: West Michigan is home to shelf-full of authors
Hope Housing development finishes work in Benton Harbor
What’s Working in Cities: CreateHere in Chattanooga

What's Working in Cities is a monthly series in which we take a closer look at people and organizations transforming neighborhoods and driving change in urban areas across the country. What works in Portland, Austin, or Chattanooga will probably work here, too, in some form or another. Let us know what you think.

New connections help find jobs for trailing spouses
Harbor Shores Clubhouse work under way, golf academy planned
Water Street Glassworks get recognition, funds from NEA
Jean Klock Park Express hits the road for the holiday, summer

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