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​ all the buzz

What's all the buzz about Downtown Alpena? Check out what people are saying about us locally, state-wide, and across the country by viewing some of the recent media coverage about downtown businesses, programs, and developments!
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And of course, make sure to visit + subscribe to our blog, Blog Downtown Alpena, for all the latest Downtown Alpena news.

​2024

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"Up North Town's Mural Trail includes shipwrecks, an 'aquascape', maritime history."
September 2024 | MLive
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"Check out this Northern Michigan flower festival on the Lake Huron coast."
June 2024 | MLive

​2023

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"Renovations of Alpena's Thunder Bay Theatre one step closer to $1.2 million goal thanks to this $100K grant."
February 2023 | Rural Innovation Exchange
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"Doomed Vessel and Its Unused Lifeboat are Discovered at the Bottom of Lake Huron"
March 2023 | The New York Times
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"Bob's Bullpen to be featured on PBS Show."
February 2023 | The Alpena News

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"Alpena receives grant to paint murals in alleyway."
January 2023 | WCMU Public Radio

​2022

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"Presque Isle Farm Cider opens taproom in Downtown Alpena"
November 2022 | Rural Innovation Exchange
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"Friends Together Raises $167,000 in October with Donations Still to be Calculated"
October 2022 | WBKB
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"Get Social in Downtown Alpena"
August 2022 | Taste the Local Difference

​2021

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"Gov. Whitmer Awards Funding to 41 Small Businesses in 28 Communities to Support 228 New Jobs and Grow Michigan's Economy."
December 17, 2021 | michiganbusiness.org
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"3 downtown placemaking projects recognized for improving their communities."
November 16, 2021 | Model D Media
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"In Michigan, a Park Made of Water." 
July 29, 2021 | The New York Times 
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"Downtown Alpena's social district opens."
July 23, 2021 | The Alpena News
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"New Sweet Shop in Northern Michigan will offer Cops & Doughnuts, and other locally made treats." 
December 8, 2021 | MLive
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"Sunrise Side Episode"
August 26, 2021 | Under the Radar Michigan 
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"Getting fresh in Downtown Alpena."
July 28, 2021 | In MI Downtown Podcast
Michigan Downtown Association
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"Officials seek more space as Downtown Alpena grows."
June 14, 2021 | The Alpena News
And that one time we were interviewed on National Public Radio with Audie Cornish...
"Sixth Circuit Court Rules 'Tire Chalking' Unconstitutional."
April 23, 2019 | NPR All Things Considered
Want to learn more about Downtown Alpena? Check out our most recent press releases or visit our blog with the links below. 
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  • Our Downtown
    • 123 Water St
    • Our History
    • Downtown News
    • Business Directory
    • Visit Our Blog
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Things to Do
    • Shopping
    • Food + Drink
    • Events >
      • Flower Festival
      • Day of the Dead
      • Alpena Ice Festival
    • Arts + Culture
    • Venues
  • Grow Your Business
    • Available Properties
    • Grants + Incentives
    • For Merchants
  • DDA Info
    • BOUNDARY EXPANSION
    • Programs + Projects >
      • Downtown Beautification
      • Downtown Dollars >
        • Downtown Dollars Online
      • Downtown Street Performers
      • Facade Grants
      • Fresh Waves Mural Project
      • Social District
    • Press
    • Contact Us
  • Parking