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 coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
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.

Left to right: Ralph Livingston, President Elect St Clair Rotary; Jackie Hanton, Vice President Community Foundation of St. Clair County; Bill Kauffman, St. Clair Rotary President execute the fund agreement.
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.

Production of "I Remember When" to set the stage on January 20, 2025 at SC4 Fine Arts Theatre in Port Huron.
St. Clair County Community College to host production “I Remember When” in honor of MLK Jr

On January 20, 2025, SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre will be showcasing its production of “I Remember When” highlighting historical moments that shaped the lives of African Americans.

InSHAPE staff pose with their National INSHAPE Program Innovator Award.
St. Clair County CMH InSHAPE program address patients’ mental and physical health

To provide a whole health integrative approach to wellness, St. Clair County Community Mental Health utilizes the InSHAPE program. This program provides participants with health and workout plans, group classes, diet plans, and other tools for physical and mental health.

Front cover of Greg DeVoogd's book "Easy Lessons Learned the Hard Way."
Port Huron resident Gregg DeVoogd releases first book: ‘Easy Lesson Learned the Hard Way’

After experiencing what was supposed to be an innocent fire, author Greg DeVoogd wrote a book to spread the word on fire safety and the importance of listening to your parents.

Nailah Henry
Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model

ADAPTS project utilizes system dynamics modeling to reshape how communities address mental health needs by offering a comprehensive framework for resource planning and crisis intervention.

The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.
Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.

“Friendsgiving dinner” with a group of teen participants in One Michigan’s CALM program
‘Our kids are very stressed’: Program boosts immigrant youth mental health

The threat of losing relatives to deportation compounds mental health stresses for immigrant teens. A youth-designed program uses conversation and community to help.

Janelle Smith (seated) and Kate Litwin
Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown Howell

A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships.  

Our Partners

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Port Huron, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.