Central Region

Sunrise Fishing on Isle Royale.

U.P. photos highlighted in Detroit News contest

A photo on Isle Royale wins this week's Detroit News "Celebrate Michigan" photo contest.

Manufactured home communities also sometimes offer old-fashioned neighborhood amenities.
The return of the pre-fab home

Millennials looking to buy their first homes and Boomers looking to downsize find factory-built or manufactured housing to be a good alternative that offers affordable, sturdy and green living. 

A view of Third Street in Marquette. / Shawn Malone
Marquette implements parklets on downtown streets

Placemaking is the word of the week in the U.P. as Marquette is another city working to improve its sense of place downtown.

A new physician has joined the staff.
Lakewood Family Medicine welcomes new doctor

A doctor joining the health care staff at Lakewood Family Medicine in Harvey is already familiar to area patients.

Pat Hennessy, right, and Karen Larson, left. Hennessy is co-owner of Birdcage Antiques.
New antique store opens in Marquette

Birdcage Antiques has opened alongside Karen Larson Interiors in Marquette.

The Landmark Inn in Marquette.
Landmark Inn unveils new Piedmont restaurant

The Landmark Inn in Marquette has revamped their in-house restaurant, formerly Capers, into a rustic Italian place called the Piedmont.

Chris Boyle of Solo Shot.
The Henry Ford Innovation Nation: The Solo Shot

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation shares inspiring stories that showcase change makers and the possibilities for future progress. Take the perfect selfie with the SoloShot camera, then meet inventor Chris Boyle at Maker Faire® Detroit!

Natural Escapes in Ishpeming.
Natural Escapes opens in Ishpeming

A new holistic and natural products store is open in western Marquette County.

The Racket is an all ages music venue in Marquette.
Local couple brings all-ages music venue to Marquette

Marquette's vibrant live music scene thrives mainly in local bars, making it off-limits to younger listeners--until now. The Racket, an all-ages music venue in Marquette, provides a stage for young musicians and a safe atmosphere.

Watch 24 hours of Upper Peninsula skies in time-lapse

A Marquette photographer captured a wide variety of shots of the U.P. skies, from sunset, sunrise, rainbows, to the Northern Lights, all in one day.

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