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DDA receives $14,350 grant to add murals in alleyways this summer

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Downtown Alpena Through the Decades – The Alpena News

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Alleyway to close to car traffic, become pedestrian space this summer

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City continues updates at the Alpena Marina, approves leases for repair shop and gourmet market in marina building

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Two downtown businesses selected for Match on Main funding totaling $46,250

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Library reopens after $3.7 million renovation

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2022 in Review

January 11, 2023January 19, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

As we head into this new year that is full of many exciting possibilities and opportunities for the community of Downtown Alpena, it is nice to reflect on the amazing year that we had. Last year there were a lot … Continue reading 2022 in Review

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Enjoy a drink in Downtown Alpena’s new Social District

July 28, 2021April 20, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

As of Friday, July 23, 2021, the Downtown Alpena Social District is officially open! Within the district, patrons twenty-one and older are able to purchase an alcoholic beverage from a participating restaurant or bar and carry and consume it outdoors … Continue reading Enjoy a drink in Downtown Alpena’s new Social District

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Downtown Alpena Through the Decades: Part 2

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

Throughout the years, Downtown Alpena has had many changes and shifts. However, there have been businesses that have lasted for many decades. These are businesses that continued to thrive even after having to change buildings and ownership, that continued to … Continue reading Downtown Alpena Through the Decades: Part 2

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Holiday Activities in Downtown Alpena

November 11, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

There is almost nobody that can deny a love for the holiday season, but this season is especially great in Downtown Alpena. There are so many fun things to do that allow you to get out and enjoy some time … Continue reading Holiday Activities in Downtown Alpena

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The Craft Beverage Scene of Downtown Alpena

October 28, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

Over the years, Downtown Alpena has grown into having some of the best food, drink, and shopping businesses in the area. The thriving businesses of our downtown love to support the locality of their products and add that personal touch … Continue reading The Craft Beverage Scene of Downtown Alpena

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Exciting Updates for Downtown Alpena

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

There are a lot of new and exciting updates and improvements happening all throughout Downtown Alpena this year. We figured it was about time to make a blog post to highlight some of the things that are going to be … Continue reading Exciting Updates for Downtown Alpena

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Chili Chowder Cook Off is back for 2022!

September 9, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

Our Chili Chowder Cook Off event is back for 2022! We and the community were both bummed last year that this event had to be canceled due to the pandemic, but we are excited that this year it is back … Continue reading Chili Chowder Cook Off is back for 2022!

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Your New Favorite Reading List for the Rest of 2022

August 19, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

While the summer is almost over, and we are likely all a little bummed about that, fall is the perfect time to compile a list for your favorite books to snuggle under a blanket and crack open! Winter in Alpena … Continue reading Your New Favorite Reading List for the Rest of 2022

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Second Mural Location Announced for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce the location for the second mural for Fresh Waves 2022! This next mural, and the final one for the summer, will be painted at 228 S. Third Ave by Tim … Continue reading Second Mural Location Announced for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena

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Alpena Brown Trout Festival enters 47th year!

July 15, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

As the longest running freshwater fishing tournament in the Great Lakes, the Brown Trout Festival is a treasured tradition here in Alpena, MI. Without fail, in July every year there is a festival with an event or activity for everyone. … Continue reading Alpena Brown Trout Festival enters 47th year!

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First mural location announced for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena

June 15, 2022January 19, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce that the first mural to be painted this summer as part of Fresh Waves 2022 will be at the Marina Building, located at 400 E. Chisholm St. in the Alpena … Continue reading First mural location announced for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena

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5 Gifts to Get Your Graduate in Downtown Alpena

June 9, 2022May 19, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

Is there a recent grad in your life who will be heading off to start college, vocational school, trade school, plans to travel for a year or is headed straight to work? It can be difficult to know what to … Continue reading 5 Gifts to Get Your Graduate in Downtown Alpena

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Springtime In Downtown Alpena

May 13, 2022December 7, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

Spring is fast approaching, and I think that everyone is getting excited for the summer sunshine. As an in-between season, spring tends to get a bad rep for being full of rain and dirty snow. It is imperative that we … Continue reading Springtime In Downtown Alpena

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