Hard-to-find Asian restaurant a gem of Houghton dining
Bambu Asian Cuisine was a pleasant surprise for reviewer Small Town Girl Foodie World while on the road.
Western Region
Movie tells coming-of-age story set in the U.P.
Directed by Edd Benda, the movie "Superior" was filmed in the U.P. and now is making its way around the festival circuit, including upcoming Michigan showings.
A career path through the woods: Michigan’s next generation of forestry talent
A career in forestry might appeal to anyone who loves spending time in the woods and gaining a deeper understanding of them--and the next generation of foresters is making a new, sustainable path.
Artists can be the “connective tissue” of a neighborhood — but first they need a place to live
How affordable live/work housing for artists can reinvigorate neighborhoods and bring members of diverse communities together.
The boys of fall more often number eight these days
Football season is here, but it's not the sport many Upper Peninsula high school alumni remember. Amid declining enrollment, football doesn't draw as many players as it once did. That's giving rise to smaller 8-man teams across the state.
The Surprising Second Life of a Michigan Tree
In Michigan, we appreciate our trees for their beauty, and the shade and recreation they provide. But that's just part of their value. Here, we follow the surprising second life of a Michigan tree.
Plaidurday will be celebrated Oct. 2
Plaidurday is a celebration of everything plaid that has been running since 2011, started by a U.P. man.
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.
Finlandia University hires administrative assistant
Finlandia University in Hancock announced the hiring of a new staff member.
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.
