The State Savings Bank in downtown Marquette.

Paving the way for new Marquette development

“As a homeowner a few blocks from the site, I’m thrilled to see this magnificent, historic building anchoring such an important development in the heart of Marquette’s downtown,” said David Allen, chair of the Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

The interior of the former Delft Theater, now Delft Bistro.
Now showing … former theaters repurposed

Once the heart of many downtowns, older movie theaters across Michigan are being turned into restaurants, distilleries and shops. 

Jamie Winkler, executive director of the Salvation Army Great Lakes Harbor Light System, in a short term residential care room at the Salvation Army's Harbor Light facility in Detroit.
Medical respite care helps Michigan’s most vulnerable recuperate after hospitalization

A handful of Michigan facilities offer daily wound care, help filling and taking prescriptions, or support with substance use disorder treatment for those in need.

Return North: Career fair hopes to lure workers to the U.P.

Annual career fair strives to attract alumni, former residents and anyone interested in living and working in the rural U.P.

Negaunee plans street, lighting and other improvements

The Marquette County city continues its efforts to move its downtown forward with infrastructure improvements. 

Appointment process still problematic for Escanaba DDA

“The City Council is stymied on the language and the procedure for everything else suggested; however, I believe the council might be willing to approve the new application,” Mayor Mark Ammel said. 

KBIC, EPA making water improvements

"The traditional territory of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community includes coastal and shoreline habitats which are critical places for culturally important species, foods, medicines and gathering,” said Debra Shore, EPA regional administrator.

Participants enjoy BMCC's 13 Moons of Anishinaabe programming.
Bay Mills Community College SNAP-Ed programs inspire healthy living

Bay Mills Community College is working with the Bay Mills Indian Community to leverage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education programming to create environments that inspire healthy living.

Business and life partners Anne White and Scott Anderson.
All rise for … The Honorable Distillery

Former engineers Anne White and Scott Anderson renovate an historic movie theater into Marquette's first craft distillery -- The Honorable Distillery.

SOLD: Tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula

The Nature Conservancy of Michigan has stepped in to protect thousands of acres at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. “This purchase ensures everyone can enjoy and appreciate these iconic lands and waters forever and assures that sustainable management of its lush forests continues,” the Conservancy said. 

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