Marcus covers the river, public health, and the long-term work of caring for Saginaw County.
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City Hall
What Residents Should Know Before Lead Service Line Work Begins
The city is preparing for another phase of water line replacement. Here is what the work looks like from a resident perspective.
July 11, 2026
Local
A Community Garden Measures Its Harvest in More Than Pounds
Gardeners on Saginaw's north side are growing vegetables, teaching children, and building a place to linger.
July 3, 2026
Local
A Free Clinic Expands Its Hours One Volunteer at a Time
A growing volunteer roster is allowing a neighborhood clinic to offer more evening appointments for uninsured patients.
June 27, 2026
Local
The Volunteers Who Keep Coming Back to the River
Annual cleanup days remove visible trash, but the organizers say the real work is building habits that last beyond one Saturday.
June 21, 2026
Arts & Culture
The Houses That Explain How the City Grew
A walking tour is using historic homes to tell a broader story about work, migration, and the neighborhoods built around both.
June 11, 2026
City Hall
A Walk-In Mental Health Program Is Designed for the First Conversation
A new community program is offering same-week support for residents who are not sure where to begin seeking care.
June 9, 2026
Local
On the Bay, a Fishing Tournament Doubles as a Water Check
Participants are weighing their catches and recording conditions as part of a weekend tradition with a scientific side.
May 28, 2026
Arts & Culture
The Block Club Recording the Stories Before They Disappear
Residents are interviewing longtime neighbors about work, migration, and the ordinary routines that never made it into an archive.
May 24, 2026