Community Development

Feature Story An intern at work at Northern Michigan University. Community Development

New NMU program aims to keep graduates in the U.P.

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Feature Story librarysign Community Development

Beyond books: Libraries in the U.P. and rural Michigan expand services

Rosemary Parker | UPword StaffWednesday, January 8, 2025
Feature Story Artwork from children in Taiwan. Arts and Culture

4-H art exchange program connects U.P. and rural Michigan students with China and beyond

Dawn KempWednesday, December 11, 2024
Feature Story A Feeding America truck delivers food in Northern Michigan. Healthy Communities

Groups work to address food needs in the U.P.

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, December 4, 2024
Feature Story Houghton's waterfront before the improvements were made. Community Development

What does Houghton mean to you?

UPword StaffWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story The calendar has reminded residents of how large the art community is and events like the Range Art Tour. Community Development

Free online calendar brings together rural Michigan and Wisconsin towns

Michelle Miron Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story The second floor of the former bank in Manistique is being turned into apartments. Economic Development

A small but important step in housing

UPword StaffWednesday, October 30, 2024
Feature Story amandashomedaycare Kids and Education

Another Childcare SPARK graduate opens a daycare

Jason M. Karel Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Feature Story Houghton's waterfront before the improvements were made. Community Development

Houghton's waterfront 'vision' earns honors from Michigan Municipal League

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story The Autonomous Surface Vessel en route to Lake Superior. Technology and Innovation

Autonomous vessel to map the Great Lakes

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, September 11, 2024
Feature Story The comfortable meeting room at 1Q1. Community Development

Co-working spaces support remote work -- and quieter lifestyle -- in U.P. and beyond

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, August 14, 2024
Feature Story GEAR UP staff and students taking in the sights, doing a bit of shopping, and preparing to take the climb to the Mackinac Island Fort on June 28, 2024. Community Development

CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour

Xzavier SimonWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story Barbara Bull, owner of Cherry Point Farm & Market, works along a strip of lavender plants on her farm. Arts and Culture

Lavender farms on the rise across Michigan

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story The collapsed foundation of the J & F Brisson Sawmill in Chatham. Community Development

Transforming Alger County: Blight removal and revitalization

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, July 17, 2024
Feature Story Details of boat building at the Great Lakes Boat Building School I GLBBS Transportation

Riding the wave

Ann DallmanWednesday, July 10, 2024
Feature Story upbuildingtradesstudents Economic Development

Building opportunities for U.P. students to enter the construction trades

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, May 15, 2024
Feature Story Finlandia University is always looking to expand its educational offerings. Economic Development

Finlandia's Old Main lives again

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, May 8, 2024
Economic Development

Mackinac Island hosts briefing on upcoming Great Lakes cruising season

Jason M. KarelWednesday, May 8, 2024
Feature Story ridenorthkingsford Economic Development

Proactive zoning attracts new businesses to Kingsford

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, May 1, 2024
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