Ken Faulk says opening day is a few weeks away for his new coffee shop.

Lighthouse Cafe brewing up something special for Algonac

Heading out of town for coffee every morning shouldn't be a necessity, so Ken Faulk decided to start his own cafe to make mornings easier in Algonac.

Alison Arnold gives a presentation on trauma-informed care to CMU's Association for the Education of Young Children.
Here’s how educators are learning to empathetically foster resilience in children affected by trauma

Traumatic events are sadly common in childhood, but the practice of trauma-informed education is helping to better understand and support the children who experience them.

Work continues at the site of  Power 88.3 FM and 90.7 Hope FM's  new home in downtown Port Huron.
Radio stations restore historic building to broadcast from downtown Port Huron

"We’ve always been very involved in the community, hosting events at McMorran and concerts in the city," says Brian Smith, station director for Power 88.3 FM."For us the exciting part is being in the middle of all that. And with the resurgence of businesses downtown, it’s exciting to be part of that."

Unique art will draw people to the water  in St. Clair.
Restoration of historic inn spurring change throughout St. Clair

“The inn will draw clientele from the broader region, and while they’re in town we expect that they will spend money at area businesses. We have already seen a shift in the downtown as retailers prepare for the change we expect to see. More restaurants and boutique stores are opening.” - Dan Casey, CEO, Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County

Michigan to join Confluence of States bolstering outdoor recreation industry

Leaders from across sectors and around the state joined Governor Whitmer recently to advance Michigan's outdoor industry. 

Mel Trombley.
For new moms, mood disorders are more common than you think – but here’s how we can help

20% to 25% of women are at risk for first-time onset of mental illness after they give birth. But proactive interventions, support systems for moms who suffer, and more open-minded discourse can make a difference.

Renovations at the St. Clair Inn are in their final stages.
PHOTOS: Ready to shine: St. Clair Inn rebuild in final stages

It's been a few years and nearly $40 million, and it's almost time to reveal the renovated St. Clair Inn to the public. Ower Jeff Katofsky plans to restore the inn to world-class status.

Work is being done at the site of the new Imagination Station in St. Clair
Volunteers needed to help build new Imagination Station playscape in St. Clair

Volunteers are needed next week to help a new playscape become reality in St. Clair. "What’s really cool, because we’ve done this before, is that a lot of people are coming out of the woodwork and telling us, ‘I was there the first time'." says Riley Alley.

Students learn how to use a portable X-ray machine
SC4 to unveil Health Sciences Building and hospital simulation wing at grand opening Sept. 27

A $9.8 million renovation project on the health sciences building has wrapped up. Students will receive top-notch training inside the state-of-the-art facility which will be unveiled to the community during a Sept. 27 grand opening celebration.

District 43 shoe store is nearly ready to open its doors in downtown Port Huron
New shoe store set to open in downtown Port Huron

What started as a wish for a shoe store has become a dream come true for Jorja Baldwin, owner of District 43. The community's "partner in sole" will carry a wide range of styles for the whole family.

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