Community Development

Feature Story Luis Benitez spoke about the future and importance of outdoor recreation at a recent Friends of Grand Rapids Parks event. Arts and Culture

Outdoor industry thought leader Luis Benitez sees economic potential in rural Michigan

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story laptopimage Technology and Innovation

Mapping a better future for broadband in Michigan

UPword StaffWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story Grants are available to help U.P. farmers build hoop houses to extend the growing season. Sustainability

Helping U.P. farmers extend the growing season

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Partner Content mymilist Healthy Communities

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault celebrates 100 years serving community

Gabrielle HaidererWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story A production of "Matilda" at the Pine Performance Center. Photo: Rachel Bonacorsi Community Development

A positive impact on art and culture in the eastern U.P.

Ann Dallman Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Feature Story sootheatrerenovated Arts and Culture

Now playing: More improvements at historic Soo Theatre

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 14, 2024
Technology and Innovation

SS Arlington discovered in Lake Superior

Brice BurgeWednesday, February 14, 2024
Feature Story michiganicefest Community Development

Climbers descend on Munising for Michigan Ice Fest

UPword StaffWednesday, February 7, 2024
Feature Story A fundraiser was held earlier this month at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. Arts and Culture

'Big Annie' to get her due -- supporters raise money to build a statue to honor the Calumet activist

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, January 31, 2024
Development News Caleb, a graduate of the Cedarville school, went on to work for Viking Boat Harbor in Cedarville. Community Development

New scholarship helps students at Great Lakes Boat Building School

Brice BurgeWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story tinyturtlesdaycare Community Development

Another daycare opens through Childcare SPARK

UPword StaffWednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story The Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. Arts and Culture

Former Finlandia cultural institutions preserved

UPword StaffWednesday, January 10, 2024
Feature Story Finlandia University is always looking to expand its educational offerings. Community Development

What's ahead for the former Finlandia campus?

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, December 20, 2023
Feature Story saunalakesuperiorview Entrepreneurship

A Finnish sauna with a 'Superior' view

UPword StaffWednesday, December 20, 2023
Feature Story munisingwelcomesign Economic Development

Big projects ahead in downtown Munising

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Partner Content nationalruralhealthday Arts and Culture

Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16

Douglas Siwek Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Feature Story Recent graduates, from left to right, Theresa Higdon, Lysa Stockwell, Ashley Jarvi . Community Development

Childcare SPARK finds unique solutions to pressing issue

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, November 1, 2023
Feature Story Keweenaw Area Community Foundation board members and staff, sitting with PLDL director in the KCF sponsored meeting room, “Big Trailside Meeting Room.” Community Development

Fulfilling a community need on the Keweenaw

Jason M. Karel Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Feature Story This vacant building will be redeveloped as Marquette's cultural center. Community Development

Creating a cultural hub in Marquette

Rosemary Parker / UPword StaffWednesday, October 18, 2023
Feature Story A rendering of the redeveloped stretch of Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba. Economic Development

'Longest small town downtown’ gets a facelift

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, October 18, 2023
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