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In The News Rolland Wallace

Midland Center for the Arts unveils spring lineup and summer camp registration

Midland Center for the Arts is rolling out its spring programs, events, and ticket sales for shows running through June, offering a variety of experiences for all ages. 

In The News Tonia West

Coming home: Tonia West on belonging, growth, and youth empowerment

Returning to Midland after personal and professional journeys, Tonia West embraces community growth, resilience, and transformative local engagement.

In The News Tapping a maple tree

Midland’s outdoor events offer nature, crafting, and maple syrup celebrations in March

Explore Midland’s outdoor activities, from guided hikes and nature crafts to maple syrup-making events, perfect for enjoying this March.

In The News Photo Courtesy Fisher Companies

Fisher Company celebrates 100 years in Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Bay City communities

Fisher Companies celebrates 100 years of business, marking a century of growth, community commitment, and family legacy across Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Bay City. 

Feature Story Voices of Black Midland

The Voices of Black Midland archive shares oral histories to raise racial awareness

A community-led oral archive shares the impactful stories of black residents in Midland throughout its history.

Development News Erin Patrice

Building community through conversations: Meet Erin Patrice

Meet Erin Patrice, founder of The Breaking Bread Village which fosters respectful conversations across differing perspectives, building empathy through inclusive dialogue, live events, and personal connections to promote shared understanding and growth.

Feature Story AbilitiesParade

1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland

One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.

Feature Story The front of Chef Sergey’s Bakery in the historic Ashman Circle

Chef Sergey’s Bakery opens in Midland’s historic Ashman Circle

A new bakery, founded by Ukrainian refugees, quickly becomes a local favorite with its fresh pastries and specialty coffee.

Feature Story Build Like A Girl 2025

Build Like a Girl Inspires next generation of women in construction

The Build Like a Girl event in Midland introduced young women to construction careers through workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on experiences, aiming to increase female representation in the industry.

In The News Valentine Expo 2025

Midland Mall’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Expo showcases local vendors

The Midland Mall’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Expo connected local artisans with the community, highlighting unique gifts while supporting the mall’s ongoing efforts to revitalize and attract shoppers.

Development News Housing

EMCOG to host housing review and workshop on Feb. 20 at SVSU

The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) will host a housing review and workshop on Feb. 20 at Saginaw Valley State University to discuss Region G's housing plan.

Development News Grant Murschel

Grant Murschel: Building community through education and entrepreneurship

Meet Grant Murschel, Director of Career and Technical Education at Midland ESA and one of three owners of Nord Social, a Scandinavian-inspired social club and bar opening in the Center City Corridor.

Feature Story Valentine 2025

Midland offers a myriad of things to do on Valentine’s Day

Discover Midland’s Valentine's Day events including gourmet dining, specialty sweets, family movies, live theater, space adventures, and exciting outdoor activities.

Longform Tara Poore, manager of Children’s Services, left, and Megan Ford, manager of Autism and Intellectual

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.

Innovation News Jessica Chai speaks with Max Loves Midland

Celebrating culture and youth leadership: Meet Jessica Chai

Meet Jessica Chai, a senior at Dow High School and Co-Chair of the upcoming Midland Lunar New Year Celebration at Dow Diamond.

Innovation News HUNCH Program

NASA HUNCH brings real-world space exploration to Midland Public Schools

Midland Public Schools welcomed NASA experts from the HUNCH program, inspiring students in STEM projects like Dow High’s Space Farmers.

Development News Blu Sunday Brunch

New restaurant brings flavorful cuisine to Downtown Midland

A new tapas and brunch restaurant opened its doors at 134 W. Main St. in downtown Midland. Erik Swenson, owner and executive chef, brings flavorful cuisine on the daily menu, Seafood Saturday, Sunday Brunch, and special pop-up themed events.

Feature Story MyPros

Midland Young Professionals Program expands membership and community impact

The Midland Business Alliance’s MYPros program celebrates success with over 100 new members, $200,000 toward local businesses, and big plans for 2025.

Feature Story Space Explorers: The Infinite

‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ touches down exclusively in Midland

Step into genuine ISS footage, witness Earth from orbit, and join astronauts’ daily routines at Space Explorers: The Infinite, an exclusive Midland virtual reality exhibition.

Innovation News The free event aims to introduce girls to careers and professional opportunities in the construction industry.

"Build Like A Girl" returns to Midland on Feb. 19

Young women in grades 5-12 can explore construction careers at the Build Like a Girl event, featuring hands-on activities, industry speakers, mentorship opportunities in Midland.