New wayfinding initiatives keep Southeast Michigan park users on the right path
Throughout Southeast Michigan, dedicated park planners, facilities staff, and community activists are behind the scenes, hard at work, to make sure you don't get lost.
Michigan health care providers find success with “prescriptions” for fresh produce and exercise
Health care providers across the state are administering innovative programs that prescribe doses of local fruits and vegetables and injections of exercise.
Youth-centered nonprofits increase support to families, young people and educators across the region
“When something interrupts your program, you still have to go forward, whether you go around it, above it, through it – whatever you need to do,” Kris Marshall, Winning Futures.
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!
Local artists paint murals, transform Port Huron’s Military Street tunnel
Blue Water Area artists completed the last phase of the Making Muralists project, renovating Port Huron’s Military Street tunnel with vibrantly colored and locally-sourced public art.
China Township start-up advances to final round of Coolest Thing Made in Michigan contest
DB Delivery Solutions, the China Township-based startup, has made it to the final round of the “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” contest from the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Voting is online and open to the public.
Fun in the sun: Boat the Blue Antique & Classic Boat Show draws thousands to the Blue Water Area
Thousands of people set their anchor in Port Huron last weekend to attend the Boat the Blue Antique & Classic Boat Show. Postponed a year due to the pandemic, the event offered plenty of entertainment along the waterfront, as well as a few new features.
Michigan is expanding mental health services in schools – and equipping teachers to implement them
A University of Michigan program is providing teachers much-needed support to implement social-emotional learning in the classroom.
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.
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.
