Power of the People We saw the power of the people in action last Monday night at the Marquette City Commission meeting. Or did we? Yes, attendance at the meeting was beyond capacity, with a clear majority there to oppose the latest proposed housing development, this one off McClellan Avenue, in the forested land just ... Continue Reading
A Celebration of Local Music
Tonight! It's a celebration of local music at the annual Marquette Music Scene Hall of Fame Induction & Party at the Masonic/ MATI Building downtown. Marquette Music Scene is an online service that lets local music fans know who's playing where, and when. Visit Marquette Music Scene on Facebook, 'like' the page, and ... Continue Reading
black Friday
It’s quite the juxtaposition. One day we’re kissing and hugging and the next we’re pushing and shoving. It’s hard to say which is the cultural norm. While many Americans celebrate the day after Thanksgiving by continuing to fuel this thing called Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, there’s another black ... Continue Reading
Marquette Township… All Grown Up
WHAT USED TO BE just a modest collection of humble homes and seasonal camps in the hills west of Marquette, dubbed Trowbridge Park, has grown to become, inarguably, one of the peninsula's prime destinations for commercial, residential, and recreational interests. Now known more commonly as the governmental entity, ... Continue Reading
Condo Fatigue
More Condos? We've been down this road before. In fact, this very same road... Lakeshore Boulevard. Development proposals along that popular drive always get the dreaded "added scrutiny," don't they? Build a barn off Wright Street? No problem. Condos on Lakeshore? Who said they could do that? When this new ... Continue Reading
All Dressed Up…
With Plenty of Places to Go... It was nine years ago when Upfront & Company closed, and suddenly, one of our more popular event venues was no more. And for a few years, it seemed that finding that perfect spot for your event required extended lead-time and more than a little luck. Weddings and formals in particular ... Continue Reading
Happenings are Happening Again
Marquette... where there's never nothing to do. In case you thought things would slow down after a busy summer... think again. After two down years, many of Marquette's traditional events are back in full force, while new events are being added to the local calendar... which always addresses a diverse array of ... Continue Reading
Trash Talking • Culture Clash
Trash No matter your station in life, regardless of how much money you make, or what kind of mansion or hovel you inhabit... somebody has to take out the trash. It's just a fact. And now it's in the news, as the city of Marquette weighs the pros and cons of the current options in waste management. It seems we've been ... Continue Reading
Curtain Rises on the Fresh Coast
Fresh Coast Film Festival After a pandemic pause, the eclectic Fresh Coast Film Festival is back for its 5th year. The full weekend event features as much big screen entertainment as one can handle. "For this year's fest we have five film venues, eight outdoor tours, 27 film blocks, 100 films, and endless inspiration." ... Continue Reading
NIMBYism
Not In My Back Yard There's a quaint little saying that goes... "If your neighbor has a wind chime, you have a wind chime." And of course, vice versa. But wind chimes are usually pretty harmless, even delightful. Now let's up the ante to... "If your neighbor has a rocket launch site, you have a rocket launch site." ... Continue Reading
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