A rendering of the Wrigley Center development in downtown Port Huron

Community Foundation invests in downtown Wrigley Center: ‘It will attract visitors from all over’

The Wrigley Center development is the sort of transformative project that has the potential to influence the direction of downtown Port Huron for years to come.

“In talking with other Y’s that have been doing food drives for a while, we were able to learn a lot,” says Denise Brooks.
Community food drives are a success with the YMCA behind the wheel

“Whatever we can do and however creative we can be about it, we'll give it a try,” says Denise Brooks. The YMCA of the Blue Water Area has given away 250,000 lbs. of food so far through their program.

Downtown Port Huron gets festive for the holidays
How Blue Water businesses are promoting holiday shopping in the times of COVID-19

The backbone of every community is its local businesses, and the backbone of every local business is their community.

Matt Perkins often will make Michigan Harvest of the Month™ recipes at home. Some of the family's favorite recipes are a sweet potato hash and homemade salsa.
Michigan Harvest of the Month™ instills healthy habits in class, at home, and for life

Michigan Harvest of the Month™ materials educate children about fruits and vegetables through materials including posters, recipe cards, food tasting activities, and an online recipe collection. 

A Food Bank of Eastern Michigan distribution at the Martus Luna Food Pantry in Flint.
Emergency food programs are plentiful in Michigan – but many residents are still going hungry

A new report provides a comprehensive look at the state's vast system of food banks and emergency food resources, and why many residents are still falling through the cracks.

Real Estate Watch: Blue Water live-work spaces, Airbnbs, and lakefront homes

Port Huron and its surrounding communities continue to offer a vast array of housing types, in price, style, and locale — COVID-19 or not.

St. Clair’s Riverview Plaza gets festive
New takes on familiar traditions highlight the holidays on Michigan’s Thumb Coast

Organizers of St. Clair’s new Christmas Market event recognize that this year will be a learning experience, for them as well as their guests.

Daylicious Drinks and Treats specializes in frozen drinks and dipped berries
Hard work yields sweet rewards for Port Huron mail carrier-turned-entrepreneur

“I don’t have much, but I’m willing to share what little I can,” says Daysha Woodley, owner of Daylicious Drinks and Treats. “The smallest gesture can have the biggest effect on someone.”

Erin Barrett holds a walking trail sign in Ludington.
New project encourages Baldwin and Ludington residents to get active in their own neighborhoods

New wayfinding signs are encouraging public housing residents to get out and walk routes in their neighborhoods, as part of a greater effort to promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles. 

Port Huron mom of five finds time to revive handmade knitwear brand amid a pandemic

“Everyone’s been having a pretty tough year,” says Ashley Teigeler of Birchberry. “People are bored, sitting around the house. My mom and my husband had their hours reduced at work. This is a way to boost our income — especially around Christmastime.”

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