Community Development

Feature Story quietwaters

Making noise over silent sports


Feature Story Officials have been working to reinvigorate downtown Blissfield. First Thursdays is part of their efforts.

First Thursdays bring people to downtown Blissfield


Longform Hop Lot has become a popular winter destination on the Leelanau Peninsula.

Hop Lot Brewing Co. finds success with Up North vibe


Feature Story Mundos 305 is west of downtown Traverse City.

Brewing success in Traverse City


Development News The Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University.
Feature Story biggbytower

Biggby Coffee expands its footprint in rural Michigan


Feature Story A mural depicting a chapter of Ironwood history.

Rural towns across Michigan embrace placemaking


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Allergen awareness is always on the menu at Alcona Brew Haus


Feature Story Ground was broken last month on The Renwick, which will include condos and a grocery store.

Walloon Lake's newest village building: The Renwick


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Feature Story The opening of federal forest roads have drawn more ORV enthusiasts to the Cadillac area.
Feature Story Beaverton Trailhead, at the south end of the Trail of Two Cities.

Best of times: Trail of Two Cities moves forward


Feature Story The James E. Bonine Carriage House in Vandalia served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Barn Believers work to save iconic farm structures