Steve Hamilton releases newest book set in U.P.
Author Steve Hamilton has a new book out, his latest in the Alex McKnight series to be set in the eastern Upper Peninsula. “Die A Stranger” is the next entry […]
Eastern Region
The city as a startup
Tracy Certo, publisher of one of our sister publications, Pop City in Pittsburgh, brings back new ideas from the spring CEOs for Cities conference, including one key approach to urban development: Looking at cities as if they were startup businesses.
Summer illness should come with make-up days
Columnist Deb Pascoe asks, why can't we have make-up days of summer when we're sick? After all, we get extra days of school to make up for all the snow; it only seems fair.
Steve Hamilton’s latest UP mystery reviewed
Source: Boston.com
Not just for the city: Rural busing helps drivers leave their cars behind
Just because you're not in the big city doesn't mean there are no transportation alternatives. Rural bus systems can help people leave their cars behind when gas prices or the environment are a concern.
Enjoy the Fourth–Upper Peninsula style!
We'll be taking a week away from publishing over the Fourth of July (we'll be back July 11) and we here at U.P. Second Wave urge you to be safe, responsible and to have a great time celebrating our nation's independence. While you're at it, pick up some Vollwerth's to grill and some cool, refreshing KBC to drink and celebrate with some Upper Peninsula flair.
U.P. summer camp helps disabled children meet their goals
Bay Cliff Health Camp is more than just a summer camp for disabled children; it inspires these children to work toward realistic goals and allows them to be surrounded by other children who accept them for who they are. Lucy Hough learns more about how Bay Cliff helps these children become more independent.
Newberry-area businesses recovering after wildfire
Source: MiNewswire.com
Shipwreck museum might see expansion after legislation change
Source: CBS Detroit
