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Slippery When Wet: A Reflection on Jakob’s Ladder and the Path Forward

There was a time when Jakob’s Ladder wasn’t just a staircase—it was a lifeline. Kids scampered up and down its weather-worn steps, backpacks swinging and laughter echoing down the bluff. It was a necessary connection, a vital piece of everyday life. But times change, and so do the needs of a communi

Harbor Springs: Downtown Building Heights' Matter

Is this the reason to add a third story to our downtown buildings?

Financial Priorities - A Community Conversation - Opinions & Help requested.

Storm Follow-Up - Follow-Up Preparedness

Forming Opinions - Community Driven

Letter about building a bridge by Karin Reid Offield

City of Harbor Springs Planning Commission Meeting Summary: June 19, 2025

Letter To the Editor: Listening Carefully

Father's Day - Thank you to our Harbor Springs' fathers: Already There: On Style, Soul, and Staying Power

A Planning Promise for Harbor Springs

My Two Cents