Hero Walk family team

Autism Hero Walk raises funds while raising awareness

Promoted as "Michigan's largest gathering of the autistic community — 6,000+ families and autistic persons coming together to celebrate everyday superheroes,” The Autism Hero Walk takes place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.

Immunizations have long spared Michiganders from disease and death

In March 2024, Michigan experienced its first confirmed case of measles since 2019, reporting five unrelated cases throughout the state as of April 10. These cases were only some of many throughout sixteen other states, leading public health officials across Michigan to quickly respond.

Northern Lakes CMH's behavioral health homes serve residents of six Northern Michigan counties.
Behavioral Health Homes: A transformative approach in Michigan

Behavioral health homes provide holistic care that addresses both the physical and mental health needs of individuals, ensuring a coordinated and patient-centered approach. 

No veteran left behind

St. Clair County Community Mental Health is working to continue serving local veterans who need mental health services, despite a decrease in the authorization of services by the Veterans Administration.

Mike Dora, Bus Driver for BWAT.
The Transit app allows Blue Water Area riders to view bus routes in real-time

Blue Water Area Transit is taking its services to another level with the app Transit which will allow riders to track their bus routes.  

The Brass Rail on 410 Huron Ave in Port Huron.
Boozing and bootleggers with the Prohibition Bar Crawl

The Port Huron Museum showcases this notorious period with its Prohibition Bar Crawl and Bootlegger Bootcamp. Join Kayla Flanagan, Curator of Programs and Education as she tours Port Huron on a trolley, visiting historic sites seeped in stories of illegal booze.

Captain speaking to one of the veterans aboard at a previous Boat4Vets event.
Boat4Vets gives back to veterans providing a day on Lake St. Clair

Boat4Vets enjoys serving Blue Water area Veterans by sharing their boats and opening their decks to US Veterans to thank them for their service.

McMorran Place.
Lessons from the trail: How a scenic trail system fosters vibrant communities and economic growth

Over the last ten years, it’s estimated that over $180 million has been invested in 60 different public and private projects along the trail. These projects include restaurants, entertainment venues, housing, hotels, and retail stores.

Volunteers staining a porch at the 2023 Rock the Block event.
Revitalizing communities at this years Rock the Block event in Port Huron

The 6th annual Rock the Block is on August 17 at 16th Street Park in Port Huron and aims to unite volunteers, residents, and organizations to revitalize neighborhoods through home repairs, street clean-ups, and landscaping projects

Edison Manufacturing within Port Hurons Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Park.
Look Out: Autonomous vehicle production at Edison Manufacturing

Autonomous vehicles have entered the manufacturing scene with one Port Huron-based company leading the way for their production, in Michigan and beyond.

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