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Community Water Street Commons
United Way of Northeast Michigan will host Give Like Dolly Day at Water Street Commons from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and local children’s access to free books.
Community Water Street Commons
Alpena’s city council unanimously approved a temporary downtown safety demonstration that will add painted curb extensions, new crosswalks and flexible posts at four intersections. The Alpena Downtown Development Authority plans to install the changes Oct. 2 during the One Water Gathering, then collect traffic and pedestrian data through December to support possible permanent improvements and a future state grant application.
Business & Openings Water Street Commons
Target Alpena interim director Mike Mahler says two major Alpena development projects are moving forward, though the Gardens of Alpena still lacks a groundbreaking date and the former DPI property faces major infrastructure needs. He also expects vacant downtown storefronts to eventually attract new businesses despite recent closures and relocations.
Community Water Street Commons
Alpena will celebrate its new Bird City Michigan designation on Saturday, Sept. 26, with a morning bird walk at Sytek Park and free family activities, conservation displays and hands-on projects along the South Riverfront.
