Crystal Gwizdala

Crystal Gwizdala is a freelance writer with a focus on health and science. As a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities, she loves sharing how our communities are overcoming challenges. Crystal is also a serial hobbyist — her interests range from hiking or drawing to figuring out how to do a handstand. Her work can be seen in Wide Open Eats, The Xylom, Woman & Home, and The Detroit Free Press. To see what Crystal’s up to, you can follow her on Twitter @CrystalGwizdala.

Feature Story Costco opened on Nov. 12, 2020 at 4816 Bay City Road in Midland.

The Bay City Road Corridor: Looking back and thinking ahead


Feature Story Starting Nov. 20,  people are welcome to drive by Porte Park in Sanford to see the lights.

‘Sanford Shines’ bright for another Christmas season


Feature Story H.H. Dow's band plays on Oct. 8. (Crystal Gwizdala)

What does teen spirit sound like?


Feature Story By 2030, global water requirements are projected to be 40% greater than the current supply.
Feature Story Habitat for Humanity provides affordable mortgages, financial education, and home repairs — like the roof on this home.
Feature Story Cheryl Purtell has a degree in special education and volunteers her skills to help children with reading and algebra.

Midland is where the heart is: One woman’s journey home


Feature Story “When you think about what it takes for people to thrive, housing is such a vital component to allow individuals to really thrive."
Development News Adaline Plude, a kindergartner, won first place for her project on bicycle brakes.
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Pedestrian plazas opening this June in downtown Midland


Feature Story A Catchafire volunteer analyzed years of data collected on the Legacy Center's Barton Reading and Spelling program, a one-on-one tutoring program. The number of hours per volunteer and total volunteer time since 2010 can be seen on the monitor.
Feature Story Art Seen Festival will take place in downtown Midland from June 5-6, alongside even more local art festivals.
Development News The 2021 Farmers Market season is back on at the Dow Diamond East Parking Lot.

The Midland Area Farmers Market is back and bustling


Feature Story All camps relate to a high school opportunity students could have. In some cases, the high school program teachers will be leading the camps, alongside people working in the industry.

Summer camps are back and better than ever


Feature Story Mackenzie Hopkins and Kaela Dolan, lifelong friends and now cousins, recently opened The Rebel Mamas storefront in downtown Midland at 126 Townsend St.

The Rebel Mamas rock downtown Midland