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Development News The groundbreaking for the Grove Park restroom project was held on Sept 7, 2023.

A Changing Place improves accessibility

A new, first of its kind “inclusive” restroom facility will be built in Grove Park.

Longform A number of financial incentives for post-secondary education help those interested in an early education career.

Michigan looks to create a better career path for early childhood educators

Improved career pathways, state incentives, and improved wages are essential to recruiting and retaining the early education workforce needed for the PreK for All roll-out.

Development News Neighboring Week is September 24-30.

Neighboring Week planning underway

There are a variety of ways you can take part in Neighboring Week in Midland, September 24-30.

Feature Story Operation 40K logo

Operation 40K: A population growth initiative for the Great Lakes Bay Region

A multi-tiered effort is underway to increase the region's population.

Longform Participants at Ypsilanti PreK for All listening session.

PreK for All listening sessions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators

PreK for All listening sessions in Michigan's 10 prosperity regions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators.

Feature Story The passing of MI SB0227 would improve mental health care ofr Michigan's children.

Community mental health agencies want more options for helping Michigan's children

Michigan's community mental health agencies address children’s mental health care but need legislative change to do it better.

Development News Logo-Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition

Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition’s goal is to foster a thriving community

The Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition works with over 50 organizations to offer workshops, training and other resources focused on overall wellbeing in and out of the workplace.

Development News logo-Breaking Bread Village

Community invited to panel discussion focused on Honesty and Transparency

The Breaking Bread Village is breaking down barriers to important conversations. Their next LIVE show is on August 29. 

Feature Story Look familiar?

What to do with unwanted electronics and appliances

When a TV or computer dies, it often sits on a shelf in the basement or garage. Catalyst learned how you can properly dispose of it.

Partner Content AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16.

Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school yearAAoM helps little Michiganders with autism be prepared.

Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.

Development News NAMI Family to Family

Help offered for families of persons living with a mental illness

The Midland affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has opened registration for their free Family-to-Family program this fall. The eight-session course helps caregivers and family members of those living with a mental illness.

Development News Erica Sprague is in her 20th year of teaching.

Catalyst Community: Teaching

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in the community, Catalyst focuses on the important role teachers have in our lives.

Development News Flooding over the deck of the Currie Parkway Bridge, May 21, 2020

Midland excited by flood remediation grants

The new state budget provides money to help the City of Midland mitigate future floods.

Longform Michigan's goal is to have the voluntary universal pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds in place by 2027.

PreK for All: Other states and cities share models for Michigan’s universal preschool program

A wealth of knowledge is available from other states and cities in building a universal preschool program for Michigan.  

Feature Story Posing for a first day of school picture.

Midland returns to school for fall semester

Students can't lose with the wide variety of high-quality educational opportunities in Midland.

Development News The fair features two nights of the Super Kicker Rodeo on Monday and Tuesday.

Rides, entertainment, food and fun await at the Midland County Fair

It’s that time of year – fair time! The 85th annual Midland County Fair brings education, entertainment, food, and rides to the community from Aug. 13-19.   

Development News Senior Services offers a variety of classes to keep seniors active.

Balance classes for seniors are popular

Keep moving, Senior Services activity director advises.  

Feature Story Jeff Rekeweg chats with Isabella Zielinski of Georgia, 7, a participant in a youth tennis camp.

Spend 24 Hours in Midland with Jeff Rekeweg

Jeff Rekeweg is a figure that can't be overlooked, involved in Midland's sports scene and now the world of food and drink.  

Development News River Days is a project of the Midland Area Community Foundation.

River Days brings free family fun to Midland

An annual family event, River Days, returns to Midland, with food, fun, and free entertainment,  August 3-6.

Development News Sprague is a junior/senior high school science teacher in Beaverton.

Catalyst Community: Try Something New

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on how you can benefit from trying something new.