Sharing the Streets NEVER HAVE THE words of Word on the Street been more about the streets… specifically, the streets of Marquette. In case you haven’t seen it, there’s a congenial tug-of-war taking place between those who favor vehicular transportation versus those who want to see a better defined sharing of the ... Continue Reading
(Anti)Social Media
THE UNWRITTEN RULES LOOSELY woven through the brief history of social media continue to unravel. What “unwritten rules,” you ask? Well… one in particular. Civility. I guess it was inevitable. Provide an open forum to anyone with access to a keyboard and you’re essentially pulling the loose thread on the ... Continue Reading
U.P. Pride Fails to Measure Up in Portland
YOU NEEDN'T HAVE BEEN following basketball’s March Madness to have heard about the snafu in Portland, Oregon. It’s been covered on news outlets across the country… not just those focusing on sports. In review, the three-point lines painted on the court for the women’s tournament games being played in Portland ... Continue Reading
Round and Round We Go • Real Estate for Dummies • Power Play at the Westwood Mall
A Roundabout at the Crossroads? After the Michigan Department of Transportation announced plans to put a roundabout at the intersection of M-35 and CR-492, the cry went out… again, for one at the crossroads of CR-480 and M-553. Those who arrive at that 4-way stop, particularly when people are heading to work, will tell ... Continue Reading
A Director on the Hot Seat • A Street Up for an Upgrade • A Setback on a Land Swap
The Heat is on at Community Action IT WAS A LITTLE LESS THAN a year ago when Word on the Street reported on a disturbing level of discontent at and with Community Action-Alger Marquette. The multiple grievances we uncovered for that article focused mainly on the leadership of agency Executive Director Michelle ... Continue Reading