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Bringing top-notch performing arts to rural Michigan communities
Musical productions, theater camps, and engaging with and among community are part of what drives forward the Riverbank Theatre and its sister theaters – the Snug and Boardwalk – bringing performing arts to the small communities of Marine City and St. Clair.
Challenging anti-Black racism in Port Huron
Black Lives Matter Port Huron has been reflecting on the past and is working to build a more just and joyful future in St. Clair County.
Community mental health youth program promotes physical fitness and healthy eating
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) Bfit program is geared towards helping children and teens build skills related to physical fitness and good nutrition.
Michigan’s community mental health and law enforcement agencies team up to keep people out of jail
As awareness about how policing and mental health intersect grows across the state, more Michigan counties are involving community mental health agencies in law enforcement response and diverting people who are simply experiencing symptoms of mental illness from jail.
St. Clair and Macomb counties announce new details for coastal birding trail
Progress is being made on a joint project between St. Clair and Macomb counties that aims to make birdwatching much more accessible for residents and visitors alike.
Michigan Trails Week Challenge asks you to get outside and log your miles online
Thinking of getting out and enjoying local trails? Michigan Trails Week is the perfect time to make it happen!
The DNR turns 100 this year. Here’s how it’s shaped Southeast Michigan’s natural areas.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has created, managed, or otherwise supported numerous natural areas in Southeast Michigan over the past century. Here's a look back at the agency's role in the region, and where it may be headed next.
Kayaking in Macomb County is more popular than ever. Here’s why.
Once considered an eyesore, the Clinton River is now a paddling destination. And its not the only place that kayak and canoe enthusiasts are getting excited about in Macomb County.
Southeast Michigan bike and conservation groups are gearing up to celebrate National Trails Day
National Trails Day takes place the first Saturday in June. And these Southeast Michigan organizations want you to help them celebrate.
