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Feature Story Dining room in Coleman's Culinary Arts facility Kids and Education

Pre-K and CTE in focus

Ben TignerThursday, January 11, 2024
Helping young students get a good start and preparing older students for life after school.
Development News Ball drop on New Year's Eve at Midnight on Main Scene

Ring in the New Year with Midnight on Main at Dow Diamond

Sarah SpohnThursday, December 21, 2023
Another year has come and is just about gone, so it’s time to party! Dow Diamond transforms from a baseball stadium to an upscale NYE party on Dec. 31 with live music, a DJ, dancing, food, drinks, a midnight ball drop, and fireworks. 
Feature Story Dave Kepler is the president of the Four Lakes Task Force. Community Development

Year in Review: Four Lakes Task Force with Dave Kepler

Thursday, December 21, 2023
A Year in Review and a Look Ahead with the Four Lakes Task Force President Dave Kepler
Feature Story Dr. Yang Jiao is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Midland Public Schools Kids and Education

Year in Review: Midland Public Schools DEI with Dr. Yang Jiao

Thursday, December 21, 2023
A Year in Review and a Look Ahead with the Midland Public Schools DEI Director Dr. Yang Jiao
Feature Story Donna St. John is the executive director of Home to Stay. Community Development

Year in Review: Home to Stay Executive Director Donna St. John

Thursday, December 21, 2023
A Year in Review and A Look Ahead with Home to Stay Executive Director Donna St. John
Longform Medical debt Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

As Oakland County pays off 80,000 residents' doctor bills, how can Michigan solve medical debt?

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, December 20, 2023
Oakland County's debt relief initiative highlights the overwhelming burden of medical debt for countless others in Michigan and beyond.
In The News Groundbreaking ceremony for the Midland County ESA Kids and Education

Midland County ESA breaks ground on a new future

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, December 14, 2023
After years of planning, the project to renovate and expand the ESA’s main school building has come to fruition.
Development News Selma Yamamoto is the president of the Rotary Club of Midland Morning. Community Development

Profile Q & A focuses on the Rotary Club of Midland Morning

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, December 14, 2023
In our series about local service organizations and their impact on our community, Catalyst interviews the president of the Rotary Club of Midland Morning.
Development News Heather displays her work at Creative 360. Arts and Culture

Creative 360 invites community to explore inclusive Artshop classes

Sarah SpohnThursday, December 14, 2023
Creative 360 is hosting an Artshop open house event on Jan. 9. The center will showcase its wide range of classes and inclusive programming designed for people of all ages and abilities.
Feature Story Two of the younger participants in the Midland Chess Club. Scene

Midland Chess Club provides social space for all ages and ability levels

Amy HutchinsonThursday, December 14, 2023
Time at home during the pandemic and The Queen’s Gambit miniseries helped launch the Midland Chess Club last year. The group meets at Creative 360’s downtown location on Thursday evenings.
Longform Alison Hirschel, director and managing attorney for the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan works to continue residents' lifesaving health coverage after post-pandemic Medicaid cuts

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 7, 2023
When the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 expired in May 2023, over 500,000 Michiganders stood to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage. But the state is working to help residents maintain coverage.
Development News Dow Gardens Christmas Walk is scheduled for Dec. 7-9 & 14-16. Scene

Take a snowy stroll through Dow Gardens for their Christmas Walk event

Sarah SpohnThursday, December 7, 2023
Now is the time to walk through a winter wonderland at Dow Gardens this holiday season. Their upcoming Christmas Walk tours invite the community to walk or ride through the lit-up, festive grounds.
Partner Content For many, the holidays mean spending time with friends and family. However, in the swirl of the holiday “to-do” list, ensuring those relationships take precedence can be a challenge. Healthy Communities

6 tips for a healthy holiday season from MyMichigan Health

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, December 7, 2023
Between the extra sweets, family get-togethers, and additional stress, the holidays can be a difficult time to stay healthy. To help, MyMichigan Health has put together a list of six tips – based on their new Pivio program, a healthy lifestyle medicine program – to help the community stay healthy this holiday season.   
In The News "Wall Breaking" ceremony at the Center for the Arts Arts and Culture

Center for the Arts “Wall Breaking”

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, November 30, 2023
Unique beginning for a major project to reimagine the Center for the Arts.
Longform Katie Wendel, director of planning and advocacy at Area Agency on Aging 1B, which recently launched a voucher program to help unpaid caregivers afford respite care. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Finding temporary care is a challenge for Michigan's many unpaid caregivers, but help is available

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 30, 2023
Approximately 1.7 million Michiganders are unpaid caregivers, and they often desperately need a break from that work. Resources, like a new voucher program to pay for respite care, can help.
Development News THe CNC Nature Art Show & Sale takes place Fri & Sat, Dec 1 & 2. Arts and Culture

Chippewa Nature Center invites community to annual Nature Art Show & Sale

Sarah SpohnThursday, November 30, 2023
The Chippewa Nature Center offers you the opportunity to get started on your Christmas shopping list with its special Nature Art Show & Sale. 
Feature Story Eli @ Wooden Gate Camp Community Development

Differently Abled: Offerings in Midland area to those with disabilities

Carly LillardThursday, November 30, 2023
The Midland community is able to serve people who need varied supports.
Feature Story Wild-Rice-Small Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods

Kym ReinstadlerSunday, November 26, 2023
In the western Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community strives toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ability to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources. 
Longform Ken Nixon, director of outreach and community partnerships for Safe & Just Michigan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Lack of data raises questions about quality and cost effectiveness of Michigan's prison health care

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 16, 2023
According to Michigan researchers and advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, health care in prison is far less than adequate.
Development News "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" Scene

Midland Center for the Arts holiday season provides festive fun for the whole family

Sarah SpohnThursday, November 16, 2023
Midland Center for the Arts is celebrating  the holidays with a lineup that includes The Holiday Art Fair, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, and Center Stage Theatre: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.
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