Local artists worked to transform Port Huron's Military Street tunnel, creating original designs and learning how to translate that into a large-scale mural.

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.

The Receptor from DB Delivery Solutions.
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.

While attending the Boat the Blue Antique & Classic Boat Show, Jolene Willis (middle) and Gavin Willis (right) stopped by the Friends of the St. Clair River's booth at the event. Christy Ellery applies a temporary tattoo to Gavin's arm.
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. 

Elizabeth Koschmann, director of the University of Michigan's TRAILS program, which is offering free social-emotional learning training and curricula to Michigan schools.
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.

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.

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