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.

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.

Daniel Dawes
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.

Communities across Southwest Michigan are ready for redevelopment, says MEDC

What does it mean to be ready for redevelopment?

Final Design moves to storefront in St. Joseph

New design showroom opens on Lakeshore Drive in St. Joseph.

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