Audra Pieknik. Courtesy photo.

The Art Experience in Pontiac offers community opportunities to explore, create and heal

Since the pandemic, so many people have experienced loss, grief, and trauma and the use of art therapy can bring comfort and healing. I believe our organization provides a very accessible way for our community as a whole to work toward mental health and overall well-being.

“The ribs and rib tips are the most sold item along with the collard greens. They're gone — I literally can't keep ribs for any length of time,” Jalen Hayes Sr. says.
Cooking since he was 10, local man opens new BBQ joint in Port Huron

“The ribs and rib tips are the most sold item along with the collard greens. They're gone — I literally can't keep ribs for any length of time,” Jalen Hayes Sr. says.

Cliff Thomason. Photo by Nick Hagen.
Amid challenges, the Athletic Factory continues to support student-athletes on and off the court

Cliff Thomason is the founder of The Athletic Factory in Port Huron, which works to support student-athletes.

Garrett Nahdee's oak wood-carved sculptures of the Seven Grandfather Teachings depicts seven animals representing a different teaching, or value, to uphold.
‘All that live and die, live again’: Public art in Port Huron honors Native American culture

Created by Native American artist Garrett Nahdee, a new public artwork can be found along the Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron.

Ypsilanti farm nurtures returning citizens who are helping to feed neighbors during the pandemic

I think about the criminal justice system, and how unjust it is on many levels. There’s very little opportunity and hope in communities who have been forgotten, or thrown away. There's so much to do, but if we all pick a project, we can change this continued push to incarcerate Black and brown folks.  

Photo essay: A sneak peek at Discovery City from Port Huron Museums

The Port Huron Museums organization is gearing up for kid-centric Discovery City, a new playscape located inside of the museum that is set to open to the public Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Sanctum House offers safety and new beginnings to survivors of human trafficking

This is the hardest job I’ve ever had, and I’ve had some big jobs in my life. But being able to walk with these women, and to help them through their dark days is so rewarding. They've got to go through it all to get to the other side, but when they come out, and they know they’ve been kept safe through the process, all of a sudden, you start to see a different look in their eyes.   

Not all heroes wear capes, but these heroes could definitely fly, writes community correspondent Harold Powell after attending the unveiling of the Tuskegee Airmen memorial event in Port Huron on Saturday, Aug. 28.
The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial: A historic moment for the residents of Port Huron

Not all heroes wear capes, but these heroes could definitely fly.

HFHS Farmers Market Food Navigators Amanda Krieg and Emma Shepherd at the Mt. Clemens Farmers Market.
Henry Ford Health System Food Navigators build better nutrition in Wayne and Macomb counties

Like their counterparts across the state, Henry Ford Health System Farmers Market Food Navigators help shoppers get the most out of their food dollars when purchasing fresh, healthy foods for their families at their local farmers markets.  

Early concept drawings not yet finalized - EDA Business Center (Front view)
EDA of St. Clair County wins grant to build state-of-the-art business center on Desmond Landing site

“EDA of St. Clair County is very grateful to the Economic Development Administration and local partners for this investment which allows us to create a game-changing, south side, entrepreneurial and economic development business center,” says Dan Casey, CEO of the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County.

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