A New Hotel in an Old Building A couple local hoteliers got the go-ahead at Tuesday night’s meeting of the city's Planning Commission for what they hope will become another downtown must-see, must-stay, destination. Named for the type of clientele the owners hope to attract, the future Explore Hotel will offer 16 ... Continue Reading
Bagels, Coffee, and a Facelift
THIRD STREET BAGEL. It's one of the most popular spots in Marquette and it remains open, but these days, it's not exactly...uhhh...attractive. Give it a month, says owner Christal Silta. That's when the scaffolding will come down, the construction crew will leave, and we'll all see the results of the bagel shop's ... Continue Reading
The Upcoming Transformation of Babycakes
EXPECT A MAJOR facelift at Babycakes in the next several weeks, and then, possibly by year's end, a total body makeover. "You've got to keep changing," owner John Scheidt tells you, "or you get left behind." Here's what he's planning: In Phase One (the facelift), a new facade on the building goes up. A red and gold ... Continue Reading
Another Commissioner Vacancy, Honda’s in Town, Glass Recycling Dilemma, Lyft Is Up and Operating, TV 6 Dominates, Sam Ali Departs, Lighthouse Park to Open Up, Lumi Starts Up, and the Russian Tanker Is Still Freezing and Forlorn
HEAVY HEARTS IN Marquette these last several days, but for the city commission, its time to get back to business. Among the first items on the agenda? Filling a vacancy on the commission. Again. Looks like they'll go through the same process they used last month in replacing Sara Cambensy, who left her position to ... Continue Reading
Clark Park Deal Falling Apart
A COUPLE OF years ago, when it was first announced that Marquette was being given a one million dollar piece of beachfront property, everybody cheered. How wonderful! How generous! How times have changed. The Clark Lambros Beach Park, complete with a bathhouse, showers, parking, access for the handicapped, and ... Continue Reading