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BAISD Career Center introduces fourth graders to career possibilities
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center welcomes fourth graders and their families for hands-on activities and an early introduction to career and technical education opportunities.
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Midland Center for the Arts, Live Oak announce new café collaboration
Midland Center for the Arts and Live Oak are partnering to open Center Live Oak, a café offering coffee, tea and pastries in a welcoming space designed to bring creativity and community together. The café is set to open Nov. 14.
BAISD Career Center introduces fourth graders to career possibilities
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center welcomes fourth graders and their families for hands-on activities and an early introduction to career and technical education opportunities.
A simple envelope, a stronger connection: Midland Police launch Blue Envelope Program
The Midland Police Department is introducing a new initiative designed to make interactions with law enforcement safer, less stressful and more inclusive for individuals with disabilities and communication challenges.
How Michigan organizations are tackling food insecurity on the local level
Fair Food Network, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, and Detroit Food Policy Council increase families’ healthy choices while supporting local growers and retailers.
Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
A new leash on law enforcement: K-9 Mando joins Midland County
Deputy Zack Ferrier and K9 Mando are reunited and ready to serve Midland County. With specialized training, a playful personality and a strong bond, this four-legged deputy is bringing a little something extra to public safet
Dow Foundation commits additional $4 million to Midland Center for the Arts campaign
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation has committed an additional $4 million to Midland Center for the Arts’ capital campaign, bringing its total commitment to $9 million.
Not your average classroom: A front-row seat to public safety in Bay City
The Bay City Department of Public Safety’s Citizen’s Public Safety Academy offers residents hands-on experiences and a behind-the-scenes look at local first responders.
City of Midland Retains Class 5 Community Rating System from FEMA
Midland’s continued flood mitigation efforts have secured the highest FEMA Community Rating System designation in Michigan, preserving a 25 percent flood insurance discount for most policyholders.
Is PreK for All meeting its goals?
Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Get to know Bay City’s newest leader
Bay City’s new city manager, Rik Hayman, is more than roads, budgets and city government. He’s a lifelong reader, devoted grandfather, Packers fan, coffee enthusiast and self-described poor golfer. Get to know the man behind Bay City’s newest leadership role.
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A simple envelope, a stronger connection: Midland Police launch Blue Envelope Program
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How Michigan organizations are tackling food insecurity on the local level
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