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Feature Story Volunteers staining a porch at the 2023 Rock the Block event.

Revitalizing communities at this years Rock the Block event in Port Huron

The 6th annual Rock the Block is on August 17 at 16th Street Park in Port Huron and aims to unite volunteers, residents, and organizations to revitalize neighborhoods through home repairs, street clean-ups, and landscaping projects

Feature Story Edison Manufacturing within Port Hurons Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Park.

Look Out: Autonomous vehicle production at Edison Manufacturing

Autonomous vehicles have entered the manufacturing scene with one Port Huron-based company leading the way for their production, in Michigan and beyond.

Feature Story From left to right: Stanley Legacy Wall newest inductees Keith Rivers, Michele Winfield, Marilyn Moncrief, and Pastor Carl Miller Sr.

Stanley Legacy Wall honors four local heroes for their lasting impact on the Port Huron community

The Port Huron Museums recently held an induction ceremony for the Stanley Legacy Wall, honoring four prominent members of the local African American community.

Feature Story Stacy Miotke stocking clothes.

Soaring Dreams Thrift Store provides workplace for adults with special needs

St. Clair resident Vicki Helhowski provides workplace experience and friendships for the community's special needs adults at her thrift store and ice cream shop in Riverside Plaza.

Feature Story Port Sanilac Harbor.

St. Clair County author highlights thumb area attractions in new book

Leslie Cieplechowicz has published her second book highlighting Mighigan places to visit in Michigan Revealed - Exploring the Mitten’s Thumb. It's scheduled for release in October.

Partner Content Knowlton Ice Wagon.

Knowlton Ice Museum preserves Port Huron’s history of the ice industry – part one

The Community Foundation is proud to continue to protect a little slice of Port Huron’s history and the legacy of Mickey and Agnes Knowlton through its preservation of several turn-of-the-century ice wagons that are part of the larger Knowlton Ice Museum collection.

Feature Story The Harrington Inn at 1026 Military St. in Port Huron.

Historical properties highlight the history of the Blue Water Area

Take a trip through the Blue Water Area, showcasing a few of the area's most prestigious historic homes and buildings.

Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program.

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Efforts are underway to better coordinate efforts between produce prescription programs and to create more standardized funding mechanisms for them.

Feature Story Jazmyn Vitro (left) Kanye Cole (right) enjoy a date for two in front of the new sculpture at Thomas Edison Parkway.

Swanky Spreads offers a unique spin on the classic summer picnic

Port Huron resident and entrepreneur Valerie Kelley has taken the love of her family outings and transformed them into a thriving business.

Feature Story Dawn Mitchell playing at Sanborn Park where the 2024 Robinson Tennis Tournament will be held

Game, Set, Match! The Francis J. Robinson Tennis Tournament returns for 67th year

The longest-running tennis tournament in the Blue Water Area returns on July 30. The Francis J. Robinson Tennis Tournament expects to draw more than 200 athletes.  

Feature Story King's Kid Christian Daycare staff members Adrian Robinson, left, Lolita Granger, center and Tamara Jones laugh Wednesday, July 17, 2024, as they play with toys in one of the classrooms in the Detroit child care center.

MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities

Quality child care is necessary, but not always available or affordable. The MiLEAP Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund has launched a $59 million fund to provide new and expanding home-based and center-based facilities across the state.   

Feature Story Marko Tomko.

Exploring what hides beneath the St. Clair River with Marko Tomko

The blue water area contains a rich history that can be studied by diving the St. Clair River. Marko Tomko, an avid diver, has been exploring the river's past for over 30 years and talks about his dives and the historic treasures he found there.

Feature Story Mike Bica waiting on the number five bus on Pine Grove Avenue.

Blue Water Area Transit upgrades bus shelters, providing safety and modern-look to Port Huron

Blue Water Area Transit is upgrading its system with new shelters for riders around the city. The improvements have been well received by local riders who depend on the transit system.

Feature Story Rosco the clown entertains children during the 2023 Yale Bologna Festival.

Celebrating small-town pride, Yale Bologna Festival returns for 34th year

A staple in the Blue Water Area for over three decades, the Yale Bologna Festival is set to return later this month.

Partner Content Gipson Family.

Kind Human 4 Human Kind awarded $18,500 grant

Giving back is nothing new to the Gipson family, but last fall they turned their passion for helping others into the nonprofit Kind Human 4 Human Kind and recently received a $18,500 grant from the Community Foundation to help with their mission.

Feature Story Harold Powell, Community Correspondent for The Keel.

Q&A: The journey of Community Correspondent Harold Powell

Harold Powell has become a local figure through his role as a Community Correspondent for The Keel. His journey reflects a profound love for his community and commitment to sharing its stories.

Feature Story Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state.

How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan's communities

Yours, Mine and Ours — Public Health spoke with Lauren LaPine, Michigan Health and Hospital Association senior director of legislative and public policy about how various public health agencies and programs collaborate with hospitals across the state.  

Feature Story The Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park in Port Huron.

Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park in Port Huron provides local job opportunities

Port Huron officials are reacquainting their community with the city's industrial hub while they give it a long-awaited rebrand.

Feature Story A sign at the start of the Michigan Nature Association trail reads "Leave nothing but your footsteps. Take nothing but inspiration"

Looking to stay active outdoors? Here are 4 local spots in St. Clair County

The summer can be a great time to enjoy the outdoors. In St. Clair County, there are many local spots for the community to enjoy activities like walking, bike riding, fishing, swimming, mushroom foraging, and more.