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Feature Story BWAT Bus.

Blue Water Area Transit program ‘Missed the Bus, Just Call us!’ brings added benefits to residents

Catching the bus can be quite a hassle, but with BWAT's new program, students can obtain a free ride to or from school if they miss the bus. The organization also recently became the first public transit agency in Michigan to operate electric transit buses. 

Feature Story Newcomer Mohammed arriving at the airport to a welcome from Ruth, a member of the Cassopolis, Mich., private sponsor group that worked with Zaman during the 90-day resettlement period

Welcome to Michigan: It takes a community to integrate refugees to U.S. cultureNonprofit Journal Project

Welcoming refugees to Michigan is part and parcel Zaman International's work with Welcome Corps

Feature Story Pine Grove Park Reindeer

Guide: Discover holiday fun in St. Clair County

The holiday season is here. From a Christmas parade to a Yule Tide Ball, check out some of the fun seasonal events in the Blue Water Area. 

Partner Content Festival of Trees.

McLaren's Festival of Trees brings back elegant gala to annual holiday event

McLaren Port Huron’s 36th annual Festival of Trees returns. This year, the annual event also sees the return of The Festival of Trees Gala on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Blue Water Convention Center. Proceeds from the event help fund a state-of-the-art 3D cone beam CT machine.

Feature Story A BULK Space workshop, titled Memories of a Place, lead by Adrienne Hayden

Breaking down barriers for local artistsNonprofit Journal Project

BULK Space, in Detroit’s North End, offers classes, tools, technology and a physical work space for under-resourced artists.  

Feature Story The Eddy Center in St. Clair.

Friends of the St. Clair River to expand inside the Eddy Center with new Watershed Discovery Center

On December 3, Friends of the St. Clair River is hosting an open house for community members to catch a sneak peek inside the organization's new Watershed Discovery Center. 

Feature Story CityFlatsHotel in downtown Port Huron.

CityFlatsHotel dishes up new catering partner for private events; rebranded cafe

Earlier this month, CityFlatsHotel Port Huron brought a new catering partner, a familiar family-owned business in the St. Clair community. The hotel also rebranded its cafe, featuring new menu items. 

Longform The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health.

Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.  

Partner Content Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy

Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.

Partner Content Stakeholders involved with the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.

Community Foundation engages stakeholders in strategic planning for 2025-2027

The Community Foundation recently convened a group of stakeholders to share feedback on the Foundation’s grantmaking programs. The two meetings, hosted on the SC4 campus, are a part of the Foundation’s efforts to create a new Strategic Planning roadmap for the next three years

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.