AFTER ALL WE'VE GONE THROUGH with the pandemic, and all the changes we’ve made in how we connect with each other… we’re still shaking hands. The custom is so ingrained in our routine, particularly among the “firm handshake” crowd, we’re having a hard time giving it up. Give it up you say... entirely? That ... Continue Reading
Traffic & Parking • Party on at Superior Culture • Westwood Mall Sign • QC No More
Traffic and Parking… plenty of concerns With large numbers of people in town these days, traffic and parking in the city has become a frequent topic of discussion, and complaints. Of course, it’s not really a problem… unless you go somewhere. As with many other issues under the control of the city, there’s a committee ... Continue Reading
In case you were wondering…
In case you were wondering why there’s a City Band concert at the Presque Isle Bandshell but the band isn’t on the stage but rather on the grass in front… well, the Bandshell is temporarily shut down. It’s almost ninety years old, and like many other ninety-year-olds, it’s showing its age. And here’s the bad news for ... Continue Reading
Marquette DDA Names New Executive Director
The Marquette Downtown Development Authority approved the appointment of a new Executive Director at their regular meeting held this morning at the downtown Commons. Tara Laase-McKinney, formerly the organization’s Promotions and Events Manager, has been named to fill the vacancy created when Becky Finco left ... Continue Reading
Honorable Mention
Behind the Scenes It is widely accepted that our many particular recreational destinations are what help make this area so special. Things like Black Rocks, Presque Isle, Sugarloaf, Lake Superior, and all the other cool spots that locals love, and visitors love to discover. Hard to argue with the list of ‘places’ that ... Continue Reading