Community Development

Feature Story A fundraiser for the "Big Annie" statue earlier this year at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. Arts and Culture

Plans for 'Big Annie' statue get major fundraising boost

UPword StaffTuesday, June 24, 2025
Feature Story This sandstone building in downtown Ishpeming has been dormant for more than 50 years. Community Development

Placemaking grant gives three U.P. cities a facelift

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 18, 2025
Feature Story Demolition work has begun at the old hospital site and is expected to take about 18 months. Economic Development

Private-public partnership spurs redevelopment of abandoned hospital site in Marquette

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 4, 2025
Feature Story classroom Community Development

Talent Together: Addressing teacher shortages in the U.P. and across Michigan

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, April 2, 2025
Feature Story A rendering of the proposed renovation of the former furniture store in downtown Houghton. Community Development

Old Houghton furniture store gets a new life as apartment housing with a view

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, March 19, 2025
Feature Story mtibuilding Technology and Innovation

It's now the Marine Trades Institute

UPword StaffWednesday, March 12, 2025
Feature Story A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm. Arts and Culture

From Munising to Memphis: Two U.P. brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, February 26, 2025
Feature Story An intern at work at Northern Michigan University. Community Development

New NMU program aims to keep graduates in the U.P.

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Feature Story librarysign Community Development

Beyond books: Libraries in the U.P. and rural Michigan expand services

Rosemary Parker | UPword StaffWednesday, January 8, 2025
Feature Story Artwork from children in Taiwan. Arts and Culture

4-H art exchange program connects U.P. and rural Michigan students with China and beyond

Dawn KempWednesday, December 11, 2024
Feature Story A Feeding America truck delivers food in Northern Michigan. Healthy Communities

Groups work to address food needs in the U.P.

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, December 4, 2024
Feature Story Houghton's waterfront before the improvements were made. Community Development

What does Houghton mean to you?

UPword StaffWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story The calendar has reminded residents of how large the art community is and events like the Range Art Tour. Community Development

Free online calendar brings together rural Michigan and Wisconsin towns

Michelle Miron Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story The second floor of the former bank in Manistique is being turned into apartments. Economic Development

A small but important step in housing

UPword StaffWednesday, October 30, 2024
Feature Story amandashomedaycare Kids and Education

Another Childcare SPARK graduate opens a daycare

Jason M. Karel Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Feature Story Houghton's waterfront before the improvements were made. Community Development

Houghton's waterfront 'vision' earns honors from Michigan Municipal League

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story The Autonomous Surface Vessel en route to Lake Superior. Technology and Innovation

Autonomous vessel to map the Great Lakes

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, September 11, 2024
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