Historical photo of the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge across the Black River in Port Huron, Michigan.

Remembering the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge

For over 90 years, the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge was a beloved and recognizable part of the Blue Water Area landscape. Now dismantled and shipped away, we look back on the long-spanning history of the bridge and what’s next for the Port Huron property.

Oakland University's equestrian team poses for a photo.
Ira Township is home to state-of-the-art equestrian center on Lake St. Clair

Fox Pointe Equestrian Center’s Aimee Latsch shares a glimpse into the high-quality facilities and competitive training programs offered by the center.

Participants in this year's youth art mentorship program (from left) Payten Daneels, Laila Palumbo, and Melissa Loxton.
Youth artist mentorship program gives local teens the opportunity to learn the business side of art

Through the art mentorship program, aspiring young artists have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain insight that can help them kickstart a successful career in the art industry.

Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk.
Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for “Zero Suicide”

Two Henry Ford Health doctors want to train health care providers to screen patients for risk of suicide — and connect them with resources to prevent suicide if the risk is high.

“A Chicago native I’ve been in prison a couple times I live in the Battle Creek Shelter. I’m trying to be positive and encourage others,” Richard Evans, 62.
Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused

Michigan’s community mental health providers are stepping in with innovative programs that support Michiganders experiencing both homelessness and mental illness. 

Mary Templeton, CEO of Michigan Saves
Making energy efficiency more equitable

The CEO of local nonprofit Michigan Saves hopes to promote clean energy and is inspired by the impact of her agency’s work.  

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new pedestrian bridge across the Black River Canal was held in Fort Gratiot on Wednesday, June 7.
New Black River Canal pedestrian bridge connects another section of the Bridge to Bay Trail

The newest addition to the Bridge to Bay Trail, the pedestrian bridge over the Black River Canal, was officially commemorated on Wednesday, June 7, during a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Fort Gratiot.

Lexington Beach along Lake Huron is located adjacent to Lexington State Harbor.
Village of Lexington shares update on harbor redevelopment plans

Discover what lies ahead for Lexington State Harbor and the vibrant waterfront community as Lexington Downtown Development Authority and village staff share insight into the plans and next steps for the redevelopment project.

Alphonso Amos, founder and co-lead of Black Lives Matter Port Huron
Challenging anti-Black racism in Port Huron

Black Lives Matter Port Huron has been reflecting on the past and is working to build a more just and joyful future in St. Clair County.  

Dr. Kellen Stilwell conducts telepsychiatry sessions with rural Michigan children and adolescents.
Psychiatric residents and fellows fill gaps in rural Michigan mental health care

Psychiatry fellows and psychiatry residents are helping to fill the gaps in care experienced by rural Michiganders.

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