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Chef Thomas Recinella at work.

Culinary institute brings more to the table than cooking classes

The Culinary Institute of MIchigan's campus in Port Huron is growing, and it's making sure to do so by intertwining itself into the fabric of Port Huron life, with local partnerships and a willingness to think creatively.

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Stained glass art by Cecil Williams at Studio 1219.
The art of holiday shopping in Port Huron

Keep your gift giving local, original, and creative this year by buying directly from one of the 150+ local artists at Studio 1219, or taking your shopping up a creative notch at local small businesses.

Green Barn Winery is known for wine slushies.
Thumbs Up Wine Trail brings area wineries together

Writer Mickey Lyons explored part of the Thumbs Up Wine Trail around Port Huron for the Keel and reported back.

Jeremy Kraft.
How safe are Port Huron’s waters from invasive species?

Invasive species have changed the sports fishery in southern Lake Huron. The Keel's David Sands finds out how.

Biking along the St. Clair River has its ups and downs.
Which is the most bike-friendly town on the St. Clair River?

Examining how bikeable a community is can tell us a lot about tourism, transport, design, and planning. In the Port Huron area, writer and cyclist Mark Wedel dived into the question of what could be improved. 

What a rock star and epidemiologist have in common

An  epidemiologist and a rock star walk into a summit about good food throughout Michigan. It's no joke. People from across Michigan are coming together to make sure people in the state have access to food that’s affordable, healthy, green, and fair.

Kris Paul, founder of War Water Brewery, took the group on a tour of his operation.
What startup owners need to smooth the bumpy ride — besides a good craft beer

Entrepreneur Matt Brooks came up with the idea for Blue Water Startups after seeing too many businesses go under. "Blue Water Startups is not the solution, but a conduit connecting businesses to resources," he explains.

Marine City Mayor Ray Skotarczyk and other dignitaries spoke at the ceremony.
Ground breaks on the new $4M Inn on Water Street boutique hotel

The official groundbreaking for a new 26-room boutique hotel in Marine City brought community leaders and collaborators to the future site of The Inn on Water Street at the corner of Water and Bridge streets.

Farm to school program is good for students, schools, and farmers alike

Eating healthy food from local farmers across Michigan better prepares students to learn as it creates good lifelong habits.   

Chamira Young, photographer.
Creative energy pushes Port Huron photographer forward

Meet Chamira Young, a passionate photographer blazing a creative path in Port Huron.

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