Taste the burn at Chilly Fest 2025
In downtown Port Huron, the annual Chilly Fest took place this year on Feb. 7-8. Various fun activities, from live music to a penguin race, were held and participants came from all over the state.
New St. Clair makerspace fuels creativity, fosters community
Make Saint Clair recently opened in St. Clair as a community hub for creatives, freelancers, remote workers, and anyone who wants to learn something new and explore their creativity.
In Photos: Explore the Winter Wonderland of the Blue Water Area
Winter is in full swing. Take a look inside some of the snow-filled places across the county, from Marine City's historical city hall to Yale's Red Dog Cafe.
Volunteers provide all-ages support to people with Down syndrome
Volunteers do “all of the magic” at GiGi’s Playhouse, an achievement center with developmental and recreational programs for people with Down syndrome.
Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
Collaboration gets Dearborn air quality data to people who need it
The City of Dearborn’s air quality monitoring program makes hyper-local air quality data easily accessible to residents. Since its launch last year, people have used it to make decisions about spending time outdoors, and the city has used data to assess options to improve air quality.
Partner Partner Content Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources
The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.
Port Huron’s Dance Academy inspires young dancers while supporting the community
The Dance Academy turns 50 this year and is owned by Donna and Charles Miller. The studio has dance classes for students of all ages, from ballet to hip hop, and donates regularly to local charities.
Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots
Local entrepreneur Rachael Odish shares her journey launching Pivot Roasters, a Port Huron-based business offering high-quality coffee products worldwide.
Partner Partner Content St. Clair Rotary Club establishes fund at the Community Foundation
The local St. Clair Rotary Club announced the launch of their fund to support projects across the county. It was established through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.
