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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Feature Story Foxfire Fixin's Entrepreneurship

Foxfire Fixin's: Come often. Sit deep. You’re one of the folks.

Rita MacDonaldFriday, June 30, 2023
Marine City restaurant Foxfire Fixin’s offers a unique dining experience in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
Feature Story 2023 Juneteenth celebration at St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Michigan. Diversity

Blue Water Area celebrates freedom and community during Juneteenth

Harold PowellFriday, June 30, 2023
An annual remembrance recognizing a time in American history, Juneteenth brings together members of the community in a celebration of unity, food, and fun.
Feature Story Lunch Buddies — Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Kids and Education

Local elementary school program returns connecting students with adult mentors

Gabrielle HudsonFriday, June 30, 2023
The Lunch Buddies program at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School’s STEAM Academy returned this year helping provide a safe environment where local youth can interact with adult figures and develop meaningful role-model relationships.
Feature Story Cyndy Hund, pictured here with her husband Mike, quit her job due to her dementia symptoms – but it still took her another four years to get a diagnosis. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: No more "diagnose and adios": Rethinking dementia diagnosis

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 28, 2023
Getting a dementia diagnosis can be a challenging, years-long process. Here's how Michiganders living with dementia and those who care for them are working to change that.
Feature Story Ashley Carter, Director of the Michigan Justice Fund Second Wave - Michigan

Funding collaboratives address deeper community problemsNonprofit Journal Project: Feature

Amy KurasMonday, June 26, 2023
In Michigan, funding collaboratives are increasingly being employed to bring combined expertise from several funders together to tackle complex problems. Read about how the Michigan Justice Fund, Pontiac Funders Collaborative, and Community Foundation of St. Clair are forging change through untraditional funding models.
Feature Story Kathy Vertin, Founder & Director of the Riverbank Theatre Second Wave - MichiganArts and Culture

Bringing top-notch performing arts to rural Michigan communitiesQ&A with Kathleen Vertin: Nonprofit Journal Project

David SandsThursday, June 22, 2023
Musical productions, theater camps, and engaging with and among community are part of what drives forward the Riverbank Theatre and its sister theaters – the Snug and Boardwalk – bringing performing arts to the small communities of Marine City and St. Clair.  
Feature Story SOH Podcast Ep 1 Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 21, 2023
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
Feature Story Historical photo of the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge across the Black River in Port Huron, Michigan. Community Development

Remembering the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge

John LuskFriday, June 16, 2023
For over 90 years, the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge was a beloved and recognizable part of the Blue Water Area landscape. Now dismantled and shipped away, we look back on the long-spanning history of the bridge and what’s next for the Port Huron property.
Feature Story Oakland University's equestrian team poses for a photo. Community Development

Ira Township is home to state-of-the-art equestrian center on Lake St. Clair

Rita MacDonaldFriday, June 16, 2023
Fox Pointe Equestrian Center’s Aimee Latsch shares a glimpse into the high-quality facilities and competitive training programs offered by the center.
Feature Story Participants in this year's youth art mentorship program (from left) Payten Daneels, Laila Palumbo, and Melissa Loxton. Arts and Culture

Youth artist mentorship program gives local teens the opportunity to learn the business side of art

Andrea HarringtonFriday, June 16, 2023
Through the art mentorship program, aspiring young artists have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain insight that can help them kickstart a successful career in the art industry.
Feature Story Mary Templeton, CEO of Michigan Saves Second Wave - Michigan

Making energy efficiency more equitableQ&A with Mary Templeton: Nonprofit Journal Project

Layla McMurtrieMonday, June 12, 2023
The CEO of local nonprofit Michigan Saves hopes to promote clean energy and is inspired by the impact of her agency’s work.  
Development News An official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new pedestrian bridge across the Black River Canal was held in Fort Gratiot on Wednesday, June 7. Transportation

New Black River Canal pedestrian bridge connects another section of the Bridge to Bay Trail

Harold PowellFriday, June 9, 2023
The newest addition to the Bridge to Bay Trail, the pedestrian bridge over the Black River Canal, was officially commemorated on Wednesday, June 7, during a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Fort Gratiot.
Feature Story Lexington Beach along Lake Huron is located adjacent to Lexington State Harbor. Community Development

Village of Lexington shares update on harbor redevelopment plans

Sarah SpohnFriday, June 9, 2023
Discover what lies ahead for Lexington State Harbor and the vibrant waterfront community as Lexington Downtown Development Authority and village staff share insight into the plans and next steps for the redevelopment project.
Feature Story Alphonso Amos, founder and co-lead of Black Lives Matter Port Huron Second Wave - Michigan

Challenging anti-Black racism in Port HuronQ&A with Alphonso Amos: Nonprofit Journal Project

David SandsThursday, June 8, 2023
Black Lives Matter Port Huron has been reflecting on the past and is working to build a more just and joyful future in St. Clair County.  
Feature Story Volunteers plant and water the new plants at the Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron. Community Development

The four sacred medicines: Indigenous plants and their traditional uses amongst Native Americans

Harold PowellWednesday, May 31, 2023
Tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, and cedar have been used amongst indigenous peoples for generations in ceremonies as well as everyday life. In this brief overview, learn about these plants and their profound cultural connections.
Feature Story St. Clair County Community Mental Health's new facility in Marine City is located at 6221 King Rd. Healthy Communities

St. Clair County Community Mental Health relocates to larger facility in Marine City

Gabrielle HaidererWednesday, May 31, 2023
The increased need for mental health services in recent years has meant that organizations such as St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) have had to grow to keep up with the demand. In Marine City, SCCCMH recently moved to a larger building to better serve the community.
Feature Story Fort Gratiot Pond's new playground. Community Development

New Parks and Recreation Master Plan is underway in Fort Gratiot Township

Sarah SpohnFriday, May 26, 2023
Fort Gratiot Township has released its 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Master Plan which focuses on supporting existing recreational facilities, implementing accessible equipment and barrier-free access, and creating new recreation opportunities.
Partner Content A Farmers Market Food Navigator assists shoppers at the Muskegon Farmers Market. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Fitness Foundation connects families to farmers and fresh, locally grown food

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 24, 2023
Michigan Fitness Foundation has been working with Michigan farmers and farmers market managers to reduce barriers to accessing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for families on tight budgets. 
Development News Port Huron resident and skateboarder Cody Cepeda participated in the committee planning the new design of Optimist Skatepark. Community Development

Port Huron's Optimist Skatepark completes redevelopment

Liz FredendallFriday, May 19, 2023
The result of a long-spanning collaborative effort, the newly-redeveloped Optimist Skatepark in Port Huron has become a hub and popular destination for skaters.
Feature Story A participant in the Children's Fancy Dress poses for a photo before his dance begins. Diversity

Second-ever Clay Days returns becoming permanent event celebrating local history and culture

Harold PowellThursday, May 18, 2023
Originating as a commemorative celebration honoring Clay Township's bicentennial last year, Clay Days has transformed into a yearly educational and cultural affair.
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