Port Huron celebrates Juneteenth with food, fun, and awareness
Local organizations across Port Huron joined forces to hold a celebratory event honoring and spreading awareness about Juneteenth.
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Port Huron Theatre District kicks off with first-ever festival
The inaugural Port Huron Theatre District Festival commenced this past weekend with a range of entertainment including food, music, and live performances from several theatre houses within the newly-established district.
Local entrepreneur launches in-home care service to help those in need
“It’s a rewarding feeling to see my dreams and goals manifesting before my eyes, all of the hard work and dedication are finally paying off,” says Bonika Surline, owner of BeLove Home Care.
McMorran Place Plaza opens in downtown Port Huron
The opening weekend celebrations at the brand-new McMorran Place Plaza in downtown Port Huron have begun, featuring live music, a kid-friendly fun zone, and more.
Clay Township celebrates bicentennial with four-day event to “Remember, Honor, Celebrate”
Clay Days, a four-day celebration honoring the community's bicentennial, took place this past weekend in Clay Township with live performances, food, artwork, and more.
Port Huron Nutrition: New downtown business offering a healthy lifestyle alternative
Port Huron Nutrition is one of the newest additions to downtown Port Huron offering health-focused products to the local community.
Southside Spring Fest offers chance for health and wellness outreach, and to have fun while doing it
“There's definitely going to be something at this event for people of all ages and we are excited to be able to provide the community with something that gives us all something to celebrate and enjoy: a healthy life,” says Alphonso Amos, chairperson for Black Lives Matter Port Huron.
Local entrepreneur to launch women’s empowerment conference in downtown Port Huron this April
“The goal of the event is to bring women together and make them feel empowered and encouraged, because I feel it’s really lacking in today's community,” says Demiree Fultz, owner of Ruboo Boutique and organizer of the empowHER Conference. “Hopefully this can become an annual event and change the lives of those who attend.”
Success story: Daysha Woodley reflects on her small business success, running Thumb Coast Kitchens
Entrepreneurship isn’t some get-rich-quick scheme or fly-by-night success story, writes community correspondent Harold Powell.
How this Port Huron author is empowering others to become authors, too
“If children see people who look like them in positions they are not typically associated with, it will encourage interest and awareness,” says Tammy Jae, Port Huron author, CEO of One Faith Publishing, and leader of Books 4 Life.
