Community Development

Feature Story Trees cloaked in ice on Mackinac Island. Community Development

Community foundations rally to raise money to help victims of historic ice storm

UPword StaffWednesday, April 16, 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 The Ruppe Building reflects Calumet's role in America's industrial growth during the copper boom. Economic Development

Keweenaw Community Foundation launches fund to help preserve downtown Calumet

UPword StaffWednesday, 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 saultpavillion Community Development

The race is on in Sault Ste. Marie to raise money for a permanent pavilion at the International 500

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 5, 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 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
Feature Story The comfortable meeting room at 1Q1. Community Development

Co-working spaces support remote work -- and quieter lifestyle -- in U.P. and beyond

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, August 14, 2024
Feature Story brockwaymountainsnowmobiles Community Development

Visit Keweenaw awards $85,000 to recreation and community projects

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story GEAR UP staff and students taking in the sights, doing a bit of shopping, and preparing to take the climb to the Mackinac Island Fort on June 28, 2024. Community Development

CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour

Xzavier SimonWednesday, July 24, 2024
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