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Development News The Juneteenth Block Party will be held Sun, June 18, at Creative 360. Diversity

Juneteenth Block Party returns June 18

Sarah SpohnThursday, June 15, 2023

The second annual Juneteenth celebration will be held on  on Sunday, June 18, at Creative 360. The family-friendly event includes free food and entertainment, activities, and more.

 

Development News The team ready to serve patients at Gateway. Community Development

Bridge, Gateway moving, expanding

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, June 15, 2023
The growing need for lower cost food and health care has two local non-profits expanding their services.  
Feature Story This year, the farm is growing lettuce, radishes, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, squashes, melons, asparagus, rhubarb, herbs, and more. Community Development

Phoenix Community Farm rises to combat food insecurity in Midland County

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, June 15, 2023
Beth De Vries returned to gardening to teach her children about food. But when she learned about food insecurity in Midland County, her love of the land grew into something more—a community farm dedicated to feeding those in need.
In The News New recycling bins from GFL are being delivered in the City of Midland. Community Development

New Recycling Bins delivered to City of Midland residents

Sarah SpohnThursday, June 8, 2023
The City of Midland’s new agreement with GFL Environmental officially launches July 1. This week, the company began the rollout of its new black and green, 95-gallon recycling bins to curbside recycling customers. 
Development News Great Lakes Bay Pride logo Diversity

Great Lakes Bay Pride Celebrates Pride Month

Carly LillardThursday, June 8, 2023
Community invited to activities that promote belonging for all.
Development News Weekend Warm-Up logo Scene

Weekend Warm-Up for downtown Midland

Amy HutchinsonThursday, June 8, 2023
 Live music, movies, and the Beer Garden highlight Thursday evenings downtown this summer.
Feature Story More support is needed for early childhood education. Kids and Education

Early Childhood Education has hit crisis point

Carly LillardThursday, June 8, 2023
Solutions to staffing and funding shortages being explored at all levels for early childhood education.
Development News Over 100 artists will display their works at the Summer Art Fair in downtown Midland, June 3-4. Arts and Culture

Summer Art Fair adds to a full weekend lineup of creative family fun

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 25, 2023
The Summer Art Fair headlines a full weekend lineup of creative family fun in downtown Midland, June 3-4. The Midland Center for the Arts free outdoor event includes fine art by hundreds of vendors, kids activities, live music, and more.   
Development News Kids get in on the fun at the Art Seen Festival. Arts and Culture

Art Seen Festival invites community for mural-making fun

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 25, 2023
The third annual Art Seen Festival returns June 3-4 to create bold, colorful, community-based murals in Midland. 
Development News The Commons on a summer evening in downtown Midland. Scene

The Commons is on Midland’s front porch

Amy HutchinsonThursday, May 25, 2023
The effort to make Main Street a gathering space to eat, drink, and enjoy music returns for a fourth season in downtown Midland.   
Feature Story Flooding over the deck of the Currie Parkway Bridge, May 21, 2020 Community Development

High Water Mark addresses flooding

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, May 25, 2023
An event was held this week focusing on efforts to reduce future flooding in our area
Partner Content A Farmers Market Food Navigator assists shoppers at the Muskegon Farmers Market. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Fitness Foundation connects families to farmers and fresh, locally grown food

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 24, 2023
Michigan Fitness Foundation has been working with Michigan farmers and farmers market managers to reduce barriers to accessing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for families on tight budgets. 
Development News Flowers on sale at the Farmers Market Entrepreneurship

Farmers Market kicks off the 2023 season

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 18, 2023
The Midland Area Farmers Market is now open, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the fall.
Feature Story City of Midland Police Chief Nicole Ford Talent

Midland’s Chief of Police builds trust with staff and community, leads with compassion

Carly LillardThursday, May 18, 2023
Making Mental Health a priority, Ford is part of the 3% of females that fill the Police Chief role nationwide
Feature Story MentalHealthImage Healthy Communities

MiHope Portal, Connecting People to Resources

Abby Keeley-ScherzerThursday, May 18, 2023
Finding mental health care is a challenge. MiHope Portal is a resource to get help.
Partner Content A family enjoys jump roping along the Lansing River Trail. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Rec-Connect™ makes fitness fun for everyone

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 17, 2023
Across the state, Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Rec-Connect™ demonstration series is being used in communities to inspire and empower people to engage regularly in physical activity.
Partner Content U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates Supreme Court decision

Autism Alliance of MichiganTuesday, May 16, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism  
Feature Story The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is the state association representing and advocating for Michigan’s public mental health system and those served by this system. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan study shows integrated care is growing

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, May 16, 2023
A recent study by the Center of Healthcare Integration and Innovation shows that integrated care in Michigan’s public mental health system has not only grown in the last six years but that the initiatives are diverse and available in rural, suburban, and urban committees.
Development News Creative 360: Laura Brigham - Public Relations Coordinator, Laura Vosejpka - Executive Director, Colleen Reed - Curator and Program Director in new location. Arts and Culture

Creative 360 is on the move

Amy HutchinsonThursday, May 11, 2023
The move to a new facility will create better access and more opportunities at Creative 360.    
Development News Cirque Dreams Holidaze will get the audience into the holiday spirit. Arts and Culture

Midland Center for the Arts reveals lineup for upcoming performing arts season

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 11, 2023
Midland Center for the Arts upcoming season includes Broadway shows, symphony performances, community theatre, cultural perspectives, and cutting-edge performances intertwining art, science, and history.
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