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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Partner Content Jack Besgrove, pitcher for the Australia men's national softball team. Community Development

Blue Water Fast Pitch tournament brings international flavor to Port Huron

IMG StaffThursday, June 27, 2024
Sports fans watch out as the Blue Water Fast Pitch tournament brings some of the best-ranked softball teams and players worldwide on June 28-30 in Pine Grove Park.
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 27, 2024
A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.
Partner Content OUCARES day camps create a space where autistic kids don’t feel judged, gain some independence from parents, and interact with peers. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, June 26, 2024
Summer break creates opportunities for fun and family adventures along with the challenges of changing routines.
Partner Content Historic Trolley at the Downtown Transit Center in Port Huron. Community Development

Blue Water Area transit’s historic summer trolley on the road again

Blue Water Area TransitWednesday, June 26, 2024
Blue Water Area Transit's 40th season of providing seasonal fixed-route service on its narrated historic trolley. Explore the historical background and current details on the trolley service area, times, and cost, where to board the trolley, and where to find and get more information on the trolley service.
Feature Story (Left to right) Jason Stier, SCAA Vice President, Cathy Ingles, SCAA Office Manager, and Dave Fry, SCAA President. Arts and Culture

“There will be something for everyone” at St. Clair’s Art Fair this weekend

Rita MacDonaldTuesday, June 25, 2024
This year marks the St. Clair Art Association’s 53rd annual Art Fair featuring unique handmade crafts from 150 talented artists, displaying items at Palmer Park, Riverview Plaza, and the Alice W. Moore Center for the Arts.
Longform Molly Brouwer, infant and family specialist; Bethany Vukusic, Maternal Infant Health Program team su Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

How public health cares for Michigan's infants and new parents

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 25, 2024
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
Feature Story Display of flowers at Palmer Park done by the St. Clair Garden Club. Arts and Culture

St. Clair Garden Club adds charm to the city through floral landscaping

Rita MacDonaldThursday, June 13, 2024
The city of St. Clair is well known for its beautiful landscaping and it is their very own garden club members who are the behind-the-scenes artists investing their time to beautify their beloved town.
Feature Story Khalid El-Hakim, founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum. Diversity

Mobile Museum brings African American history to life in Port Huron

Harold PowellThursday, June 13, 2024
Khalid El-Hakim, the founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, visited Port Huron to showcase 150 artifacts highlighting African-American history ahead of Juneteenth. 
Feature Story James and Nicole Christie. Entrepreneurship

Sailing through life's waves together: The maritime love story of James and Nicole Christie

Cynthia McClungWednesday, June 12, 2024
In the tranquil waters of Port Huron, Michigan, James and Nicole Christie, boat restorer and yacht captain, share a unique love story, interwoven with their mutual passion for the maritime world.
Feature Story Jackie Hanton, vice president of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, running with her daughter Kennedy underneath the Blue Water River Walk archway. Community Development

Blue Water River Walk celebrates 10-year anniversary

Joseph HayesThursday, June 6, 2024
After years of restoring the shoreline, The Blue Water River Walk has become one of the must-see sights in the area and is known for its wetlands, artwork, and pedestrian trail.
Feature Story Cecil Harvey at the Senior Talent Show in February 2024 sharing art pieces he makes out of cans. Arts and Culture

A guardian angel on Cecil Harvey's shoulder

John LuskWednesday, June 5, 2024
Cecil Harvey, 91 years old, should have been on the ship Daniel J. Morrell when it sunk in Lake Huron in November 1966. For the past few years, he has volunteered at the Council on Aging and is a member of the Port Huron Senior Center’s Advisory Board.
Partner Content May is Mental Health Awareness Month Healthy Communities

Mental Health Month: Cultivating a community of compassion

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthTuesday, June 4, 2024
Moving beyond May, combating stigma is a priority. St. Clair County Community Mental Health highlights the ongoing efforts to educate the community, provide resources, and promote compassionate support to ensure all residents can access the mental health care they need.
Longform Lunchtime at Oehrli Elementary School in Montague, Mich. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 30, 2024
Michigan has become one of eight states to make free school meals available to all, creating notable benefits for students' health.
Feature Story Elaina (left) and Tom (right) Turner with Trash the Clown. Sustainability

Trash the Clown hopes to shift perspectives and spread kindness by cleaning up Port Huron

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 23, 2024
A colorful character, Trash the Clown, is out on a mission to spread kindness, inspire compassion, and shift perspectives. This volunteer community trash crusader fills bags of discarded items throughout the Port Huron community and invites fellow residents to join the cleanup crew.
Partner Content Intuitive Ion staff using the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy technology to check a patient. Healthy Communities

Robotic biopsy technology saves hundreds of lives at McLaren Port Huron

Sarah SpohnWednesday, May 22, 2024
McLaren Port Huron is one of a few hospitals in the state to utilize robotic-assisted bronchoscopy technology. The use of the innovative tool is helping to diagnose lung cancer earlier, and giving patients better outcomes.
Feature Story Bosco's Bees honey bees. Sustainability

"Getting Buzzed" Bosco’s Bees discusses the health of pollinators in St. Clair County

Leslie CieplechowiczWednesday, May 22, 2024
St. Clair County is facing a decline in its European honeybee population and native pollinators. Bosco's Bees is a local apiary weathering this crisis and discusses how their farm has dealt with the resulting challenges.
Partner Content McMorran Plaza in downtown Port Huron. Economic Development

The Community Foundation's economics of placemaking

Laura FitzgeraldTuesday, May 21, 2024
The downtowns of Port Huron and St. Clair are enjoying the economic impact of recent placemaking projects which lure young people, couples, and families to hang out. 
Partner Content AAoM Kids List Second Wave - MichiganEquity

When it comes to autism and mental health, stigma and discrimination play a huge role

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 21, 2024
Being autistic does not mean a person cannot experience good mental health. However, studies have shown that 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition. Stigma and discrimination are often a contributing factor.
Feature Story Nate Perry, owner of Michigan Honey Hole Fishing holding a King Salmon. Entrepreneurship

Michigan Honey Hole Fishing provides individualized fishing experience

Rita MacDonaldWednesday, May 15, 2024
Lexington resident Nate Perry launched Michigan Honey Hole Fishing in 2022, attracting people from as far as Japan and Australia to glean from his expertise in navigating some of Michigan’s best-known waters in search of all kinds of fish.
Partner Content Clarissa Lademer Community Development

The Community Foundation to support veterans through new fund

The Community Foundation of St. Clair CountyWednesday, May 15, 2024
After receiving donations, the Community Foundation launched the veterans fund to support programs, projects and initiatives that benefit veterans living in St. Clair County.
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