Author: Interlochen Public Radio
Gills Gone Wild
In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever.
‘Only silence is allowed’: Activists decry proposed MDOT rules that could affect protests, unhoused
The proposed rules would prohibit staying at a rest area longer than 48 hours, require a permit for group activities and prohibit “disruptive behavior,” including soliciting.
Help plan Michigan’s future for aging services at community conversations in Traverse City and Bellaire
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan is hosting community conversations to hear directly from residents about the needs and challenges facing older adults in the region.
Marquette’s ‘Fresh Coast Film Festival’ coming to TC in the spring
Like its parent event, the Traverse City offshoot will feature films, panels and outdoor experiences for attendees.
As commercial fishing wanes, Fishtown Preservation Society in Leland expands
“Ideally, [commercial fishing] will continue,” says the nonprofit’s executive director. “I’m going to make people care. I want them to care. I want them to fight for it now.”
