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In The News The Center is celebrating this milestone with a community event on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Community Development

Greater Midland Community Center celebrates with community event and giveaways

Misty BarronThursday, November 14, 2024
Celebrating a new chapter: Greater Midland Community Center opens parking lot, offering giveaways and exciting prizes to thank community supporters.
Development News Donny Winter Diversity

Poet and activist Donny Winter brings depth and diversity to Midland’s literary scene

Misty BarronThursday, November 14, 2024
Donny Winter’s journey as a poet, educator, and advocate amplifies marginalized voices and enriches Midland’s artistic community.
Feature Story Items used in the nurse tributes are the Nightingale Lamp used by Florence Nightingale to check on her patients, a white rose symbolizing the nurse’s dedication, and a triangle chimed alternately with the nurse’s name. Community Development

Michigan Tri-City Nurse Honor Guard: A new tribute Honors nurses’ lifetime of care in the Great Lake

Amy HutchinsonThursday, November 14, 2024
Honoring nurses' dedication, the Michigan Tri-City Nurse Honor Guard provides a unique memorial service, celebrating caregivers' impact and commitment.
Feature Story Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership, works to collaborate and proactively improve mental health for all residents in the region. Healthy Communities

Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership works to break down barriers to mental health care

Carly LillardThursday, November 14, 2024
The Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership supports mental health through community education, stigma reduction, and partnerships, offering training programs and resources to improve access and care quality.
Innovation News Boardwalk leading to Lake Huron Community Development

GoGreat Foundation and partners launch comprehensive accessibility audit in Great Lakes Bay Region

Misty BarronThursday, November 7, 2024
The GoGreat Foundation partners with SAGE Inclusion and Disability Network to conduct a comprehensive accessibility assessment in the Great Lakes Bay Region, enhancing inclusivity for residents and visitors.
Development News Joyce Hagen-Flint Talent

Finding friendship next door: Meet Joyce Hagen-Flint

People of MidlandThursday, November 7, 2024
Meet Joyce Hagen-Flint, a Midlander who has been intentionally working to connect with and support her neighbors. Read Joyce’s story from moving back to Midland during a pandemic, to losing her husband, to building neighborly bonds and celebrating Neighboring Week
Feature Story Nov 2024 Arts and Culture

A guide to holiday celebrations starting across Midland this month.

Misty BarronThursday, November 7, 2024
With activities ranging from cocoa crawls to window art and even an opportunity to name a snow plow, the Midland community kicks of this month with a calendar packed full of celebrations.
Feature Story Midland Homeschool's "Rogue Robots" wins first place for Mission "Can" trol. The sculpture was created from over 2000 cans to aleviate area hunger. Kids and Education

Midland's Fifth Annual Canstruction event raises hunger awareness

Misty BarronThursday, November 7, 2024
Students transform cans into creative sculptures at Midland's fifth annual Canstruction event, raising hunger awareness and donations for the Midland County Food Assistance Network.
Longform Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan's produce prescription programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 24, 2024
Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.
Development News Trick-or-Treating hours in the City of Midland are from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween. Arts and Culture

Halloween happenings around Midland County

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, October 24, 2024
It's a spooky time of year and the Midland community is gearing up to keep you busy with events from trick or treating around town to a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt.
Development News Downtown Midland is a treasure trove of fall delights, offering vibrant colors, blooming flowers, cozy spots to relax, and festive decor. Arts and Culture

Enjoy the fall colors in Downtown Midland

Misty BarronThursday, October 24, 2024
Skip the traffic and enjoy your fall colors in Downtown Midland. From trees ablaze with autumn hues, to festive decor, you'll find your seasonal fix on every corner. 
Longform “By working with our community and fostering dialogue about gun safety, we believe we can reduce firearm injuries and build a safer future for all.” Deanna Price Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How public health focuses on gun safety and reducing firearm violence

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 22, 2024
Michigan's public health experts are working to address firearm accidents and violence through community partnerships and education programs. 
Innovation News Empty Bowls 2024 Healthy Communities

Midland Center For The Arts hosts Empty Bowls on Nov 2 to help fight food scarcity

Joseph HayesThursday, October 17, 2024
Potters from throughout Midland have gathered together to create more than 200 bowls that will be donated for Empty Bowls, with proceeds going to the Midland County Food Assistance Network.
Development News Global Diversity Diversity

October is Global Diversity Month

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, October 17, 2024
During Global Diversity Month, the Midland Area Community Foundation invites you to come out to take part in a variety of different events designed to introduce you to new cultures and experiences.
Development News Katie Trzaska-Miller Arts and Culture

Creating home, arts, & service: Meet Katie Trzaska-Miller

People of MidlandThursday, October 17, 2024
Meet Katie Trzaska-Miller, a Midlander who loves the arts and strives to be an advocate for all! Learn why she loves living and working in Midland.
Development News The Wild Pumpkin Arts and Culture

Fall fun in Midland and beyond

Carly LillardThursday, October 17, 2024
Cider, donuts and pumpkins, oh my! Midlanders share their favorite area pumpkin patches and cider mills.
Feature Story Key Door Economic Development

Housing Forward tackles Midland’s housing shortage with community-focused solutions

Sarah SpohnThursday, October 17, 2024
Housing Forward, a community-based initiative of the Midland Business Alliance, aims to use a holistic approach to provide solutions for the housing shortage in Midland.
Partner Content MyMichigan EMS has openings for EMTs and paramedics, part-time and full-time. Healthy Communities

As non-emergent ED visits take toll, MyMichigan discusses seeking the correct avenue of care

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, October 17, 2024
Medical professionals discuss the wide-ranging impacts of people continuing to use the Emergency Room for non-emergent concerns, and how the community as a whole can make better choices when it comes to seeking care for health concerns.
Feature Story STEM SVSU list image Route Bay CityTechnology and Innovation

Teen scientists are learning STEM skills today as they prepare for the jobs of tomorrow

Kathy BackusWednesday, October 16, 2024
The Chief Science Officer program, originating in Arizona and now implemented at SVSU and CMU, aims to increase interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among middle and high school students. Through hands-on experiences, the program equips students with essential skills for STEM careers.
Longform Nurses like District Health Department #10’s Becky Gossman RN are only one facet of the future public health workforce. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 15, 2024
The Michigan Association for Local Public Health is advocating for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs. 
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