by Shirden | Aug 26, 2019 | Your Neighborhood
In 1894, the Labor Day holiday began as a way of honoring all the hard-working American men and women who serve as the backbone of our country and economy. Labor Day is also the traditional end of summer. Campfires, warm weather and weekends at the lake will give way...
by Shirden | Jan 8, 2018 | Energizing Youth
During the winter, you may have heard your child or teenager say, “I’m so bored – there’s NOTHING to do!” You’ve exhausted as many trips to the museum or mall as you could and, simply, need a fresh idea. Encourage your young person to try out winter sports. Not only...
by Shirden | Sep 1, 2017 | Your Neighborhood
For Michigan’s institutes of higher learning, energy costs can represent the second highest area for expenses. It takes a lot to power all of those buildings, campuses and events! Colleges and universities are under increasing pressure to keep tuition costs low while...
by Shirden | Aug 31, 2017 | Your Neighborhood
One thing Michiganders love about the summer is the chance to enjoy family activities in warm, beautiful weather (which can make the transition to fall a bit difficult). However, there are a number of events across Michigan that can make even the biggest skeptic look...
by Shirden | Aug 29, 2017 | Energy Future
You may be familiar with the concept of a tiny home from TV shows like Tiny House, Big Living or Tiny House Hunters on HGTV, but in case you’ve missed out on the trend we’ve gathered some details. What is the tiny house movement? It is typically described as a social...