Four griddles and a dream: Full of Crepe finds its sweet spot in St. Joe
A family-owned creperie, Full of Crepe, has brought sweet and savory crepes — and a touch of Italian espresso — to downtown St. Joseph, quickly becoming a local favorite.
St. Joseph
The history and romance of a hand-carved carousel has become one of the symbols of a city reclaiming its past. Lake Bluff Park, over looks Lake Michigan and yet is within walking distance of the downtown. The natural beauty of the area’s unique sand dunes draws thousands of visitors each year. With its proximity to Chicago, just 90 miles away, St. Joseph is a natural escape from the metro area. The county seat of Berrien County is a deep water port and its marinas accommodate the big lake boaters, as well. Festivals and art attractions lure more visitors each year.
Think pancakes? Think again: Precision Syrups expands Michigan’s taste for craft flavor
Precision Syrups, a St. Joseph–based specialty food startup, has rapidly expanded from a home-based cottage business to commercial production, tripling sales by targeting craft beverage and culinary markets.
Where parents can get together and kids can play with one another
At The Little Things Play Café, 1332 Hilltop Rd. Suite 1 in St. Joseph, Britt and Erik Webb offer comfy couches, delicious coffee, and a bright, clean, and modern space for adults to caffeinate and chat, and for children to explore and develop.
Ten Hundred comes home: Southwest Michigan artist moves Youtube Studio from Seattle to St. Joseph
Peter Robinson, known as Ten Hundred to his YouTube followers, brought his successful art enterprise from Seattle to St. Joseph. Now he and his wife are raising their family in Southwest Michigan as his channel takes on big murals, big collabs, and an instant Kickstarter hit that raised $2.4 million.
A wake-up call to health inequities from nationally recognized expert in health care policies
In a session that is a collaborative effort between Spectrum Health Lakeland and the Berrien Community Foundation health policy expert Daniel Dawes tells how political decisions and public policy create community conditions that harm our nation’s health unless people take action.
Spectrum Health Lakeland sets aside $50 million to help address racial equity and health inequities
The Board of Directors of Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph has approved an expanded strategy to address racial and ethnic health equity in southwest Michigan communities.
Not all the beaches on Lake Michigan are eroding locals want tourists to know
'We still have a lot of beach to offer,' is the message Lake Michigan beachside communities are sending.
Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave and Issue Media Group join Michigan Press Association
Membership by the parent company of Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave will more than double the number of online-only news organizations accepted into the 150-year-old organization.
Communities to be asked to tell their vision for Twin Cities Harbor
Come tell your ideas about the waterfront activities that will help Twin Cities Harbor improve your community.
Wightman team grows by six members
Multi-disciplined firm continues to grow and add team members to serve three regional offices.
