Beaverton's Trail of Two Cities is among the Spark Grant recipients.

Beaverton improves access to the Trail of Two Cities

Beaverton is adding a short footpath to the Trail of Two Cities to improve accessibility.

Ishpeming plans European-style Christmas market for 2026

The Ishpeming Kriskindlmarkt will be the first Christmas market of its kind in the U.P.

Enbridge’s St. Ignace center offers details about the Great Lakes Tunnel

The Great Lakes Tunnel Information Center provides the community with information about Enbridge’s plan to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.

Latest round of state grants aim to ‘level the playing field’ for these 11 rural communities in Michigan

Eleven communities and organizations will share a total of $509,200.

Young entrepreneur launches U.P.-inspired skate and streetwear

The company creates clothing and skate deck signs that reflect Aidryk's style and creativity.

Sunshine Farm and Rescue: A legacy of love built from loss

Mandy and Jay Dutter channeled the loss of Jay’s son, Ethan, into an animal rescue farm.

Michigan friends saw their town’s bad health stats and decided to act

Calling themselves the Rural Health Group, the four friends started interviewing emergency medical service agencies and plan to develop a guidebook detailing available resources, including ones that provide non-emergency medical transportation.

Statewide effort tackles postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders

One of every five* new mothers experiences perinatal mood disorders, but only a small number receive the help they need. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association is working to change that.

How these women-owned businesses strengthen St. Clair County communities

Port Huron Yoga, the Yale Bakery, and Dot’s Candy Store are three women-owned businesses whose work strengthens community connection, resilience, and local economic growth during the holiday season.

The Sunrise Guy

For almost seven years, Bugsy Sailor has been on a mission to watch every sunrise. But now, he wonders if the inspiration that started this project will also be the thing that ends it.

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