Eastern Region

Stefanie Stauffer and Ryan Padgett are urban farmers in Ann Arbor.

The secret(s) to sustainable urban farms

Urban agriculture, once a buzz-y idea for transforming vacant spaces, has taken root in cities across America. Now, cities and farmers are thinking about how to make the movement sustainable year-round and long-term.

Michigan is covered in maple trees, yet few are used in syrup production.
Michigan farms keep eye on demand for natural maple syrup

A U.P. business wants to be the solution to the supply problem for natural, organic maple syrup, which is in high demand lately.

Teach For America Detroit's Danielle Stringer, Peter Grace, Kammy Webb and Latoya Asaya.
Why teacher diversity matters in Michigan

If the teacher standing at the front of the classroom is a good teacher, does it matter what race he or she is? The answer seems to be yes, at least for achievements by students of color.

Aaron Payment of the Sault Tribe.
Sault Tribe chair named to national council

Sault Tribe chairperson Aaron Payment will serve on an advisory council appointed by President Obama.

The Keweenaw Peninsula.
Lansing State Journal picks favorite Michigan spots, heavy on the U.P.

The U.P. topped Lansing State Journal staffers'  list of favorite Michigan spots.

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.

The 906 red ale from Upper Hand Brewery.
Upper Hand Brewery releases 906 Ale

The newest beer from Upper Hand Brewery is the 906 Ale. 

What We’ve Lost: The community impact of invasive species

Invasive species are costly to Michigan cities and their residents, negatively affecting everyone's quality of life. Here's a look at what we've lost to invasive species and how we can prevent future invasives from causing similar damage.

An ore carrier pushes into Marquette.
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. 

A concept for Moloney Alley improvements in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie to get new PlacePlan

The city of Sault Ste. Marie will address changes downtown with a placemaking project in Moloney Alley.

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