Port Huron farmers market not only endures COVID-19 but enjoys one of its most successful years
"People are turning to fresh and local foods more and more during the pandemic," says market manager Liz Mathews.
Local entrepreneurs ready the opening of new European-style café in the St. Clair Plaza
"We want a bit of that European feel. You look at France and Italy – we love those cafés," entrepreneur Mark Stevens says. "We were both in the Navy and have been to over 40 countries and want to bring some of that home."
Michigan schools once lagged in behavioral health care. Here’s how they made it a priority.
Thanks to new findings, new funding, and a new focus on mental health, Michigan’s schools are expanding behavioral health services.
Port Huron to take part in statewide ‘Downtown Day’ celebrations
Governor Whitmer has declared that Saturday, Sept. 26, is officially Downtown Day and Port Huron is on board. The city will be celebrating with multiple events throughout the day on Saturday.
McLaren Port Huron assists employees in times of trouble through COVID-19 Relief Fund
Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic reached crisis levels, the McLaren Port Huron Foundation began raising money for its employees through a COVID-19 Relief Fund. In just a few weeks, the Foundation was able to raise $50,000 for the fund thanks to donations from businesses and individuals alike.
ESSAY: Growing with Port Huron
Blue Water native Mikaela Westrick is encouraged by the progress she sees in downtown Port Huron. "Downtown Port Huron from when I was a child to now, is night and day," she says.
Ten Blue Water small businesses announced as winners of local non-profit’s grant program
"I was just checking emails from vendors not expecting to see this. This is truly a blessing to be chosen," says Dannieyelle Ellington, owner of Dannie Shalom Beauty Supply. "I plan to order more products. That way everything would be fully stocked."
Cocktails-to-go: Innovative social district takes shape in downtown Port Huron
As with many innovative projects, questions abound. So we asked Cynthia Cutright, director of Port Huron’s downtown development authority, all about the city’s new social district.
Michigan health care workers grapple with stress and trauma during pandemic
Medical professionals are certainly not immune to a widespread spike in mental health challenges, and several new initiatives have sought to provide them much-needed support.
Data sharing among health providers boosts Michigan’s pandemic response
Beyond the color-coded counties and line graphs we've all seen, data sharing has helped Michigan's many health providers better understand and respond to the pandemic.
