Mt. Pleasant - Downtown

Nine ideas for Valentine’s Day romance in mid-Michigan

Your love life doesn't have to cool down with the weather. In Isabella county, romance abounds on any budget.

Volunteer receptionist Renee Benner greets visitors as they arrive for The Strickler Nonprofit Center open house on Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Home for the holidays and beyond

For people struggling with poverty, it can take the support of a village to get back on their feet. Once there, many become part of that village for others. 

The Gurski home on East Maple Street
Seven must-see Christmas light displays in Mt. Pleasant

Pour a cup of hot chocolate, hop in the car, and follow our handy google map to seven festive displays around town. 

Serenti's Treasures has a new second location inside Gray Sky Galleries
Antiques and crafts dealer opens seasonal second location in downtown Mt. Pleasant

Local antiques success, Serenti's Treasures, is setting up shop downtown just in time for the holiday season. 

Poet Marc Hudson read a selection of his work to a full house last month at the Wellspring Literary Series tenth season kickoff
In its tenth season, Wellspring Literary is art for all

Next Monday, November 12, a crowd will assemble. To the naked eye, they’ll probably look like they don’t quite belong together, but in this room behind the tall sparkling glass that faces Broadway street everyone is connected.

Downtown Mt. Pleasant
Pizza pub planned for downtown Mt. Pleasant

Hand-sliced pepperoni, painstakingly perfected sauce, and fresh local dough: just a few of the highlights Vin Trofeo's Pizzeria and Pub will bring to downtown Mt. Pleasant this fall. 

Artists participate in a 24 Hours of Comics event at Hall of Heroes
Walkable city streets of downtown Mt. Pleasant a boon for business since comic book shop relocated

Downtown Mt. Pleasant's revival is attracting businesses old as well as new. Hall of Heroes is glad to be back. 

Robert Fanning has been hosting the Wellspring Literary Series at Art Reach for ten years
The CMU professor who wants to bring poetry back to the streets

Robert Fanning wants average Americans to realize that poetry is there for them, not just old guys in tweed coats. He'd also like more CMU students to stay in Mt. Pleasant after graduation. 

45 iRide buses service Isabella County
One of the Midwest’s largest rural public transit systems is helping Isabella County get around town

For elderly and disabled residents in rural areas, getting out of the house can be a challenge. In the heart of the mitten state, iRide makes doctor's visits, grocery shopping, and a simple day on the town possible. 

CMU students launch mobile food cart business downtown: Hot, fresh, and customizable donut holes

A new mobile food cart is selling donuts just when college students like them best - late at night. 

Our Partners

Don't miss out!

Everything Mt. Pleasant, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.