Caregiver Incentive Project (CIP) founder Eric Paad and CIP spokesperson Dorothy Paad.

UP nonprofit offers education and support in effort to end caregiver shortage

The Marquette-based nonprofit Caregiver Incentive Project is working to create solutions to Michigan's alarming caregiver shortage.

The Nature Exhibits will include a Northern Lights display with color-changing lights.
A vision for Sault Ste. Marie’s children’s museum

The Soo Locks Children's Museum has a home but a fundraising effort is underway to renovate that space and create innovative exhibits.

Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
NMU offers new online outdoor recreation degree

NMU launches new outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism administration degree. The online master's program is for people who would like to work at an administrative level in the field of recreation, outdoor recreation, and nature-based tourism.

The Munising Farmers and Artisans Market is held at the Bayshore Park Pavilion in Munising.
Farmers markets returning across the U.P.

“It’s been a long winter and we are excited to be back at the start of the market season,” said Sara Johnson, manager of the Marquette Farmers Market. “There’s a lot of new offerings this year that I think customers and shoppers will appreciate.”

Locals hope state’s Christmas tree comes from the U.P. again

“Although it just stopped snowing, a Pure Michigan summer is quickly approaching and that is a great time for Michiganders to seek out the perfect tree,” said Michelle Lange, director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism.
Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates Supreme Court decision

U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism  

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is the state association representing and advocating for Michigan’s public mental health system and those served by this system.
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan study shows integrated care is growing

A recent study by the Center of Healthcare Integration and Innovation shows that integrated care in Michigan’s public mental health system has not only grown in the last six years but that the initiatives are diverse and available in rural, suburban, and urban committees.

Employees at Brody's Be Cafe in Ada, which employs people living with disabilities.
Here’s how three Michigan nonprofits empower people living with disabilities

These nonprofits are taking innovative approaches to supporting and empowering people with disabilities so they can truly achieve the rights promised to them by the law.

Calumet wins Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

Recognitions and grants from the state of Michigan will help preservation efforts in downtown Calumet.

Livio Stabile of The Landmark Inn pours part of his "sweet" drink, a digestive amaro based cocktail.
A glimpse into the talents of chefs in the U.P.

A recent fundraiser in Marquette showcases the many talents of chefs and mixologists in the U.P. 

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