Detroit Area Agency on Aging staff recently accepted two awards from USAging.

Detroit Area Agency on Aging receives national awards for work to stop Detroiters dying prematurely

In July 2020, a report from the Detroit Area Agency on Aging found that Detroit's older adults were dying earlier than others. Two years later, the agency's work to reverse that trend has won two national awards.

A farm stand at Butzel Family Recreation Center in Detroit, sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Come Play Detroit, and Eastern Market.
Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change

From creating free farm stands in Detroit to promoting healthier drinking water in the Jackson area, the Henry Ford Health initiative Generation with Promise is supporting healthier families and communities across Michigan.

The cast and crew of "Gravid," Huron City Radio's pilot for its new web series pose for a photo.
Local filmmaker’s web series brings the supernatural to Port Huron

This fall, Huron City Radio will premiere the pilot episode of "Gravid," a supernatural mystery created entirely by locals and filmed in the Blue Water Area.

Pine River Turtle Race returns to St. Clair this weekend

The Rotary Club of St. Clair’s Pine River Turtle Race will be returning for the second year offering prize money totaling $3,000 and helping to raise crucial funds to support the club’s programming, benefiting the community and residents of St. Clair.

St. Clair powerboat races draws competitors from all over to the Blue Water Area

BoatFloater.com’s Steve and Stephen Kildahl, a father and son team from Sarasota, Florida, returned for their second time to compete in the St. Clair River Classic.

Sperry’s Arcadehouse offers new option for entertainment in Port Huron

A mix of retro and modern offerings await game enthusiasts of all ages at Port Huron’s newest entertainment destination.

Eddie Lee and Megan Strachan pose for a photo with Strachan’s mural on Michigan Street in Port Huron.
Storm drain art initiative beautifies communities and educates about stormwater pollution

Local artists Megan Strachan and Eddie Lee are two of the artists whose work can be found among our community’s painted storm drains, spreading the message about the role of storm drains and the impact of stormwater pollution.

Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow, family photo of Tepkeah descendants.
Honoring connections to the past: Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow returns this summer

The Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow, organized by the local indigenous community and several partners, will take place next month in Port Huron.

Marion Stewart and Cliff Thomason getting the students ready for some activities at The Athletic Factory.
New partnership offering after-school programming provides creative ways to empower students

A new partnership between East Shore Leadership Academy and The Athletic Factory will provide ESLA students with after-school programming opportunities starting this next school year.

Stacy Stout, director of equity and engagement for the city of Grand Rapids.
Nearly 20 Michigan communities have declared racism a public health crisis. What happens next?

Here's a look at the actions three Michigan communities have taken since passing declarations that racism is a public health crisis.

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