The state of water in Michigan: From Flint to pipelines
An in-depth look at the ongoing state of water in Michigan, from runoff to pipelines.
Brian Martucci's Latest Articles
Innovate Marquette wants to transform the U.P.’s entrepreneurial economy
Innovate Marquette is the Upper Peninsula’s third, and newest, SmartZone outpost. With an experienced leader and robust support from NMU, it’s setting in motion an ambitious vision for the region’s economic future.
U.P. yeast adds new flavors to local beers
A Houghton-area scientist is building a successful business around locally-sourced and grown yeast cultures. Her work is changing Michigan's booming craft beer industry--and putting "local" in a whole new light.
How charter schools have changed Michigan education
An exploration of the history and changing nature of charter schools in Michigan, through the eyes of the universities which charter them most often.
The boys of fall more often number eight these days
Football season is here, but it's not the sport many Upper Peninsula high school alumni remember. Amid declining enrollment, football doesn't draw as many players as it once did. That's giving rise to smaller 8-man teams across the state.
Michiganders have a voice when it comes to the protection and strategy regarding the state’s water
What does Michigan's water mean to us? Everything. You can meet up with the Office of the Great Lakes' director and staff in your city to have your comments, questions and concerns heard and answered.
Michigan-born businesses don’t have to wander far from home to find more success
When it comes to expansion and finding continued success, multiple popular Michigan-born businesses decided to keep their operations close to home by expanding right here in the state.
Husband-wife team opens old-time general store in Marquette
Meet the husband-wife team behind the Flying Moose, a new "old-time general store" in the heart of downtown Marquette. Their goal: nothing less than "a one-stop shop" for organic food, local beer, sporting equipment rentals and much, much more.
In the U.P’s Native American communities, early childhood education is getting a big boost
With an $800,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan is making sustainable investments in early childhood development and education throughout the U.P.'s Native American communities.
Former Union Grill to become new Das Steinhaus Market
Steinhaus Market, the latest concept from the team behind popular Marquette eatery Das Steinhaus, will open on the former Union Grill property this summer. It joins Das Steinhaus's original Front Street location and newly purchased Dancing Crane Farm in Skandia.
