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
Women’s Work
IT'S BEEN A HUNDRED YEARS in the making, going back to when women were granted the right to vote. But now it’s time to acknowledge the obvious. The executive office, formerly the sole province of men in suits, is now thoroughly unisex. For sure, women have been well represented in the workplace since before ... 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