David versus Goliath. New media versus old media. Marquette Social Scene versus the Mining Journal.A classic battle is brewing here in Marquette. Or maybe it's more of a skirmish.In any case, it's got the Mining Journal threatening to take some guerrilla journalists to court.What started it all was the Mining ... Continue Reading

 We've now got a Mexican restaurant downtown. Also German, Irish and Cajun.Art and Amy Thammasiri think it's about time we got an Asian restaurant, as well. They're the owners of the Thai House on Third Street and the Teriyaki Bowl on US 41 near Starbucks.They're now trying to work out a deal to lease the former Farmer ... Continue Reading

Here's the unofficial, official update on the relocation of Marquette General Hospital.It's down to three locations: 1)the southern half of the Heritage course at the Marquette Golf Club.  2)the so-called Roundhouse property off of Seventh Street in Marquette.  3)the Marquette Township property off of Venture ... Continue Reading

Get ready for a new farm-to-table restaurant opening up in Marquette later this summer.It'll be called The Marq and it'll be located in the space that the much-loved but short-lived Rubaiyat occupied a few years ago, next to the Childrens' Museum.Chef Austin Fure and three partners, all from the U.P., are behind this new ... Continue Reading

Everybody loves taco trucks and ice cream bikes, right?You get great snacks right where you want them--outside the bars, in parks, next to your work places, on the bike paths, at the soccer games.Plus it's a boost for capitalism, the free enterprise system and entrepreneurs.Win-win-win.Well, not quite.Marquette now has ... Continue Reading

It ain't over 'til it's over but it looks like the Marquette teachers' contract dispute with the school board is moving closer to resolution.It's about time.Union rep Stuart Skauge says a meeting between the two sides on Tuesday was the most encouraging they've had to date. They made progress. They'll meet again May ... Continue Reading

A story that's gone mostly unreported in the central UP for the last several months is now the subject of a federal investigation by the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture.Here's the narrative: The US Forest Service brought in a new law enforcement officer to the Hiawatha National Forest last summer. ... Continue Reading

Gabe Caggiano, WJMN's anchor on its brand new 11 pm newscast, is not your typical bright-eyed kid eager to shine in his very first broadcasting job.He's been around the block a few times. He's worked as an anchor, reporter, writer and columnist. He's been employed by Inside Edition and Al Arabiya. He's moved around from ... Continue Reading