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Nightlife in the Great Lakes Bay Region: 7 can’t-miss options for live entertainment

The Great Lakes Bay Region has a variety of options for those seeking live entertainment after dark – from full bands to dive-bar karaoke and everything in between! Ben Tierney explored nightlife entertainment throughout Isabella, Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties. Here are his 7 can’t-miss places!

Table for 200, please: The story behind “Dinner on Main”

If you build it, they will come. Cancer Services of Midland, Clare and Gladwin counties sure learned there were many new supporters at the recent Dinner on Main event.

Meet Catalyst Midland: Ben Tierney

Meet the people that bring Catalyst to your inbox each week! We catch up with feature photographer and writer Ben Tierney, who by day works at the Midland Area Community Foundation.

Worship and wonder: Mid-Century Modern churches in Midland

Take a look inside three of Midland's places of worship known for their striking, Mid-Century Modern architecture.

Regional MLK Jr. event recognizes students, celebrates diversity

Recently, students from the Great Lakes Bay Region were recognized for their community involvement at the 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Celebration.

Active in the Great Lakes Bay: Photos from 2018

In our community you can hit the trails in the morning, take in a festival during the day and catch the sunset sailing on the Saginaw Bay by night. Here are some of great moments from 2018.

Downtown Midland’s lane reduction test: Can less be more?

Midland is currently undergoing a test for a reduction of traffic lanes downtown to increase walkability and all forms of commuter traffic. Here are a few other cities that have done the same with positive results and why those interested are advocating for the change.

New “tool library” opens in Midland with help from grant dollars

A new "tool library" is open for both rental and donation of tools for community members to use, free of charge complements of the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA).

Q&A: Mike Dugger, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Functional Strength Coach

Q&A with Mike Dugger on cardio vs strength training, fitness and setting goals to develop a great health plan.

Midland Young Professionals announce award winners

The Midland Young Professionals announced the first annual YP Award winners at the December 6 event.

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