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 Mama's Eatery and Ice Cream Shop Entrepreneurship

New restaurant Mama’s Eatery and Ice Cream Shop opens in downtown Lexington

Rita MacDonaldThursday, May 18, 2023
Formerly the Lighthouse Creamery, the newly-opened Mama’s Eatery is a dream come true for mother-daughter duo Taryn Strausser and Debbie Paradoski.
Partner Content A family enjoys jump roping along the Lansing River Trail. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Rec-Connect™ makes fitness fun for everyone

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 17, 2023
Across the state, Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Rec-Connect™ demonstration series is being used in communities to inspire and empower people to engage regularly in physical activity.
Partner Content U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates Supreme Court decision

Autism Alliance of MichiganTuesday, May 16, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism  
Feature Story The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is the state association representing and advocating for Michigan’s public mental health system and those served by this system. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan study shows integrated care is growing

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, May 16, 2023
A recent study by the Center of Healthcare Integration and Innovation shows that integrated care in Michigan’s public mental health system has not only grown in the last six years but that the initiatives are diverse and available in rural, suburban, and urban committees.
Feature Story R.O.N.S. Farm-A.C. Community Development

Former cafe owner turns 18-acre land into nonprofit farm and community center

Rita MacDonaldThursday, May 11, 2023
Kathy Cox, former owner of a New Baltimore cafe, bought land in Casco Township to grow her own produce but discovered its potential for more, establishing a nonprofit community center offering sustainable organic produce and hands-on education.
Feature Story Kaylee Kruse makes an adjustment to her dress which received recognition in the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards. Arts and Culture

Port Huron Northern student and seamstress receives national recognition for textile creations

Andrea HarringtonThursday, May 11, 2023
17-year-old Kaylee Kruse is a self-taught seamstress with a knack for historical dressmaking.
Feature Story Blue Water Area Transit Transportation

Blue Water Area Transit rolls out pilot program, “Missed the Bus, Just Call Us!”

Liz FredendallTuesday, May 9, 2023
Blue Water Area Transit recently introduced a new program that is helping local students who encounter transportation challenges, such as missing the bus, get to school safely and at no charge.
Partner Content CMH Run For Recovery Healthy Communities

May is Mental Health Awareness MonthLook around, look within: your surroundings say a lot about your mental health

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthFriday, May 5, 2023
In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, St. Clair County Community Mental Health shares a look at one of its upcoming events along with a few tips for ways to help enhance your mental well-being.
Partner Content Bike racks support active living in Grand Traverse County. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Active communities are healthier communities

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 3, 2023
Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Promoting Active Communities assessment offers a set of online tools to help Michigan communities create safe places for people to be active.
Longform Wish You Knew it gets better Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's community mental health agencies take action to reduce stigma around getting care

Brooke MarshallTuesday, May 2, 2023
During May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, many Michigan CMHs are offering opportunities to take action to "stomp out stigma" that prevents Michiganders from seeking mental health care.
Feature Story Max, Blue Water Controls summer intern, was recruited from St. Clair County Community College's 2022 Career/Job Fair. Community Development

SC4’s annual Career/Job Fair provides platform for job seekers to connect with regional employers

Liz FredendallFriday, April 28, 2023
Nearly 70 businesses participated in this year’s Career/Job Fair, an annual event hosted by St. Clair County Community College that has served as a job connection maker for over two decades, bringing together local employers with potential employees.
Feature Story Damaged Goods Refurbished Entrepreneurship

Port Huron resident breathes new life into old furniture, Damaged Goods Refurbished

Rita MacDonaldFriday, April 28, 2023
Drawing on her background in art and design, local business owner Debbie Dare digs into creative projects restoring and reimagining furniture.
Feature Story Genesee Health Systems "Top Workplace" award Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Genesee Health System earns "Top Workplace" award

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 24, 2023
Genesee Health System has earned the Energage 2023 Top Workplaces USA award. The award is made solely on the basis of employee feedback.
Feature Story Vegetables Community Development

Master gardener shares tips for starting a garden sustainably and on a budgetQ&A with Heather Fagan: Seed & Soul Society

Liz FredendallFriday, April 21, 2023
Heather Fagan, co-founder of Seed & Soul Society and a certified master gardener, shares her advice on growing and maintaining a garden.
Feature Story The concept plan for the proposed location of several new outdoor pickleball courts on Parker Road in Fort Gratiot Township. Community Development

Pickleball courts coming to Fort Gratiot Township

Sarah SpohnFriday, April 21, 2023
The sport of pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity, and soon Fort Gratiot Township residents will be able to play closer to home as the township is working to build several new outdoor courts to the area.
Development News Owner of The Painted Toad Rose Gottler (right) poses for a photo with Jeanne Burris-Johnson, co-founder of New Century Art Gallery. Entrepreneurship

New art studio in downtown Marine City offers creative outlet for local residents

Andrea HarringtonWednesday, April 19, 2023
The Painted Toad, a new business in Marine City, offers a place to get creative and explore new art mediums.
Partner Content April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Second Wave - Michigan

Autism Alliance of Michigan is the trusted resource for the autism community

Autism Alliance of MichiganTuesday, April 18, 2023
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is here to help ensure Michiganders with autism reach their greatest potential.
Feature Story A volunteer puts away food at Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Emergency food providers feel the crunch of rising costs amid inflationNonprofit Journal Project: Feature

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, April 18, 2023
As government assistance dwindles and food costs rise, nonprofit food providers are seeing a growing need for assistance in communities across Southeast Michigan. Here’s how they’re coping.  
Longform The front room of an adult foster home in Allegan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Smaller does mean better for residents in adult foster care homes

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 11, 2023
OnPoint and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health share how adult foster care homes empower Michiganders with disabilities while enriching our communities.
Longform Margot Weiner having fun at Sibshop. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities

Brooke MarshallMonday, April 10, 2023
Sibshops give kids who have siblings living with disabilities the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, ask questions, and offer advice.
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