The first major US law to address water pollution was the 1948 Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Amid growing public awareness and concern for the environment, the law was radically amended, resulting in the 1972, Clean Water Act. The new CWA implemented diverse pollution control programs that addressed pollution from [...]

Food trucks are well covered territory here on the Awesome Mitten. We love their mobility, accessibility, and their laid-back, yet innovative charm. For a couple of Michigan food trucks, there’s now even more to love, as they ground a part of their business near the mitten’s capital city. The first, [...]

It happens every year… Once Memorial Day kicks off the summer season, I have visions of myself poolside in my favorite bikini, crunching on celery and sipping cucumber water while the peasants look on with jealousy. Fast forward to every barbecue ever and what do you know? I’ve fallen to [...]

On Wednesday, May 22, the Bay City Downtown Management Board and Development Authority will host Apps & Ales. 15 downtown eateries and pubs will be featuring speciality beers and appetizers. Although the ales on tap will come from areas across the United States, most of the featured ales are made [...]

There are many organizations that give to the military: the USO, Operation Homefront, etc. None of these, however, hit home quite like Aaron’s Gifts From Home.  Aaron’s Gifts From Home is a non-profit organization located in Midland, Michigan.  The organization’s main goal is to provide care packages to troops overseas. [...]