ALPENA, MI – Three downtown businesses and two apartments were destroyed in a fast-moving fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in downtown Alpena, authorities said. The fire was reported at 3:26 ...

ALPENA, MI – This Up North town is welcoming boaters with new public art. Alpena’s recently completed bridge mural creates a vibrant waterway entry into its downtown. The new mural by artist Molly ...

ALPENA — The first-ever Cozy Crawl will take place on Jan. 25 in downtown Alpena and feature over 20 local businesses. Spend a cozy day downtown strolling though local shops offering special ...

ALPENA — Downtown Alpena will welcome 2026 with its second-annual New Year’s Event, featuring live music, a midnight “sunrise,” fireworks over the Thunder Bay River and extended hours at downtown bars ...

ALPENA, MI – It’s time to dust off your witchy wardrobe and head north for this spectacularly spooking evening event. Downtown Alpena will host its fourth annual Witches Night Out from 5-10 p.m. on ...

ALPENA COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Calling all artists, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority is looking for artists interested in painting vibrant murals downtown as part of the Fresh Waves ...

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office announced funding for two redevelopment projects in Hamtramck and Alpena. Officials say the Revitalization and ...