Sara Bagley | Author

League of Women Voters Wants You at the Polls

Oct. 17, 2026

With the 2026 election day just a few weeks away, you’ve seen the ads, the text messages, and campaign posters. If you’ve been keeping track, you can name some of the top propositions coming up on the Michigan ballot as well.

For this issue, two chapters of the League of… Read More >>

Housing North: Meet the New Director

Sept. 26, 2026

Carolyn Fairman joined Traverse City-based nonprofit Housing North as their new executive director as of late spring 2026. Housing North is a 501(c)(3) organization working across 10 counties in northern Michigan to conduct assessments and provide tools and planning to help municipalities b… Read More >>

Where to Take Fido

Sept. 12, 2026

Don’t want to leave your pup at home on the next family field trip? The great news is that you might not have to! We’ve put together a list of places in addition to local dog parks, hiking trails, and restaurant patios that are excited to welcome you both for a fall outing.

A Taste of Southern Hospitality

Aug. 29, 2026

After a road trip and a home bakery turned into a cozy storefront, Diawn Dupuy—better known by locals and friends as “Sunshine”—and her husband, Jeffery, have brought a southern flair to restaurant Crooked Biscuit in Wolverine, Michigan.

“Welcome to the… Read More >>

An Exciting Time for Art and Culture

July 25, 2026

From artists’ meetups to murals painted on sidewalls, northern Michigan’s arts community can feel like a hidden gem for those who aren’t yet sure where to look.

That’s where Jessica Kooiman Parker, curator of visual arts at The Alluvion, and Maggie Pavã… Read More >>