CocoBella’s whisks charming European bakery to St. Clair
Transporting visitors to a European-style village bakery, CocoBella’s in St. Clair is whipping up daily, freshly-made baked goods, from Nutella croissants to cranberry loaves.
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A Seat at My Table: Where Black family history lives in the present
This month at the Port Huron Museum, the third installment in a community-rooted exhibit series invited local Black families to share their history, genealogy, and heritage through personal installations.
In Photo’s: Winter Fun at Columbus County Park
This year's winter season may be colder and snowier than usual, but that doesn't stop folks from enjoying wintery activities.
Nonprofits in St. Clair County join forces to tackle funding challenges, drive community development
Realizing that collaboration is the key to success, St. Clair County nonprofit leaders meet monthly to discuss the most pressing challenges their organizations face and how to help solve them.
Port Huron Historian turns family roots into community action
For more than a decade, David Brooks, president of Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light has helped preserve one of St. Clair County’s most iconic landmarks through volunteer work, fundraising, and hands-on restoration.
Editor’s Picks: Top Stories from The Keel, 2025 Edition
The Keel Magazine’s Managing Editor Genevieve Fox selects her favorite stories from this year, and explains how readers can support the publication.
Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”
Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.
Ceramics artist opens new studio in Marine City
Juliet Faber recently opened a ceramics studio in Marine City. The studio will be part teaching space, part working studio to sell Faber’s ceramic art.
Blue Water YMCA to host holiday fun for families on December 6
The YMCA of the Blue Water Area will host a free day of holiday fun complete with a visit from Santa, breakfast, games, swimming, crafts, and dancing. During the year, the Y fulfills local families’ needs for food assistance, health and wellness programs, and affordable childcare, regardless of anyone’s ability to pay.
Michigan author highlights Port Huron, mindfulness of the Great Lakes in new book
After traveling across the world for the past two decades, David Zurick comes back home to Port Huron to rediscover his childhood spots along the Thumb Coast and shares how others can connect with the Blue Water region.
A Seat at My Table: Where Black family history lives in the present
This month at the Port Huron Museum, the third installment in a community-rooted exhibit series invited local Black families to share their history, genealogy, and heritage through personal installations.
In Photo’s: Winter Fun at Columbus County Park
This year's winter season may be colder and snowier than usual, but that doesn't stop folks from enjoying wintery activities.
Nonprofits in St. Clair County join forces to tackle funding challenges, drive community development
Realizing that collaboration is the key to success, St. Clair County nonprofit leaders meet monthly to discuss the most pressing challenges their organizations face and how to help solve them.
Port Huron Historian turns family roots into community action
For more than a decade, David Brooks, president of Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light has helped preserve one of St. Clair County’s most iconic landmarks through volunteer work, fundraising, and hands-on restoration.
Editor’s Picks: Top Stories from The Keel, 2025 Edition
The Keel Magazine’s Managing Editor Genevieve Fox selects her favorite stories from this year, and explains how readers can support the publication.
Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”
Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.
Ceramics artist opens new studio in Marine City
Juliet Faber recently opened a ceramics studio in Marine City. The studio will be part teaching space, part working studio to sell Faber’s ceramic art.
Blue Water YMCA to host holiday fun for families on December 6
The YMCA of the Blue Water Area will host a free day of holiday fun complete with a visit from Santa, breakfast, games, swimming, crafts, and dancing. During the year, the Y fulfills local families’ needs for food assistance, health and wellness programs, and affordable childcare, regardless of anyone’s ability to pay.
Michigan author highlights Port Huron, mindfulness of the Great Lakes in new book
After traveling across the world for the past two decades, David Zurick comes back home to Port Huron to rediscover his childhood spots along the Thumb Coast and shares how others can connect with the Blue Water region.
