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Feature Story Marlo Ellis, owner of MI Creators Cove standing outside her store in Birchwood Mall.

Newly opened MI Creator’s Cove at Birchwood Mall to add art classes & hands-on activities

St. Clair County resident Marlo Ellis says she never imagined that her crafting hobby would lead her to become a business owner and provide creative space for local artists to showcase their talents. The grand opening will take place on Saturday, November 16.

Feature Story Discovery City Children's Museum in Port Huron.

Port Huron’s Discovery City Children’s Museum proves the perfect addition to downtown

The Discovery City Children’s Museum is off and running with interactive hands-on exhibits for children 10 years old and under. That includes a grocery store and fire station among others.

Feature Story Boxes of red peppers given out to families in need.

Harbor Impact Ministries provides community members with life's necessities

This non-profit is meeting its struggling community residents' emergency or monthly needs by providing life’s necessities like food, clothes, and resources to care for their families. 

Feature Story Rashard Dobbins leads Class Act Detroit

From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the artsNonprofit Journal Project

Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.

Partner Content Case Management Week.

Building bridges to recovery: The vital role of case managers at SCCCMH

St. Clair County Community Mental Health provides an inside look into how case managers play a vital role in providing patients with the proper care and resources needed to improve their overall health. 

Feature Story Mike Delavan in Kammer Cabin with participants.

Exploring ghostly hauntings at the Port Huron Museum's Kammer Cabin

Carnegie Museum hosted an event with Detroit Rock City Paranormal Investigation, led by Mike Devalan, on October 25 from 7 pm to midnight. The event explored the ghostly activity at Kammer Cabin.

Feature Story MCREST women and children's shelter entrance

Macomb County shelter offers pathway to stability for homeless women and their childrenNonprofit Journal Project

Since 1988, MCREST has connected the homeless population of Macomb County with a network of volunteer churches that temporarily house them. In 2022, MCREST completed its first fixed shelter. Two employees discuss the shelter’s impact.

Feature Story The City of Port Huron's Farmers Market.

Port Huron Farmer’s Market closes this year's season with trick-or-treating

On Saturday, October 26, the City of Port Huron's Farmer's Market is hosting a trick-or-treat event to celebrate its successful season. This will be the last chance to gather local goods until next year. 

Feature Story Destiny Henderson, owner of Little Puerto Rican Lady Latin Food.

Food truck to restaurant: Destiny Henderson brings Puerto Rican and Mexican flavors to Port Huron

Destiny Henderson, a Port Huron resident, has transformed her lifelong passion for cooking into a thriving business by opening her restaurant, Little Puerto Rican Lady Latin Food.

Partner Content Croswell Swinging Bridge outing.

Local literacy program inspires and prepares students for a bright future

Earlier this year, St. Clair County Organizing for Regional Equity (SCCORE) incorporated Write to Read, a literacy program, in its afterschool sessions.

Longform Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food.

Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan's produce prescription programs

Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.

Longform “By working with our community and fostering dialogue about gun safety, we believe we can reduce firearm injuries and build a safer future for all.” Deanna Price

How public health focuses on gun safety and reducing firearm violence

Michigan's public health experts are working to address firearm accidents and violence through community partnerships and education programs. 

Feature Story Rick Sperling and Nafeesah Symonette co-founded Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts

Uplifting youth arts organizations through collective impact and connectionsNonprofit Journal Project

Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts levels-up arts opportunities for young artists by breaking down barriers and building up connections for the arts organizations that serve them.

Feature Story Children are exposed to fresh air, gardening, vegetables and more when gardens become part of early childhood education experiences.

Learning as they grow: Urban gardens as a teaching tool in early childhood educationNonprofit Journal Project

Keep Growing Detroit connects gardening and food sustainability with early childhood learning to create healthy experiences for little ones in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park.  

Longform Nurses like District Health Department #10’s Becky Gossman RN are only one facet of the future public health workforce.

Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future

The Michigan Association for Local Public Health is advocating for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs. 

Feature Story Community mental health agencies from all over the state came to the 2024 rally to show support for their clients and friends and to advocate for a stronger mental health system.

20th 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' rally promotes public mental health care

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally congregates advocates from across Michigan to support public behavioral health care. 

Feature Story McKenna Golat and Aiden Burke perform in Arcadia by Tom Stoppard at Enter Stage Right this past April.

St. Clair County in the limelight with impactful theatre

Theatre in the Blue Water Area is rising, drawing people to the region to experience culture, contributing to economic growth, and fostering community. Audiences can see a variety of performances at new and historic locations.

Feature Story Audible pedestrian crosswalk near Palmer Park.

Audible pedestrian crossway installations increase safety and inclusivity across Port Huron

The City of Port Huron recently installed four audible pedestrian crosswalk signals at busy intersections across the city. These signals make it safer for blind pedestrians and those with vision impairments to traverse local roadways more easily.

Feature Story Deer at Port Huron State Game Area.

Changing colors signal hunting season in the Blue Water Area

Within the county, there has been an increase in the interest of hunting among youth. Various groups including the DNR and Four Squares Sportsman Club offer training, practice, and insight to help new and old hunters within the area.

Partner Content Natacha Hayden

Natacha Hayden to join the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation announced that Natacha Hayden, currently the Port Huron DDA Director, will join their team in January 2025 to take a high-profile position within the Foundation.