Norris Stephens of Good Medicine Farms at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, where participants in Washtenaw County's Prescription for Health program can cash in "prescriptions" for fresh food.

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.

The Michigan Trails Week Challenge wants participants to log their miles online.
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 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.

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