Community Development

New recycling bins from GFL are being delivered in the City of Midland.

New Recycling Bins delivered to City of Midland residents

The City of Midland’s new agreement with GFL Environmental officially launches July 1. This week, the company began the rollout of its new black and green, 95-gallon recycling bins to curbside recycling customers. 

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The Commons on a summer evening in downtown Midland.
The Commons is on Midland’s front porch

The effort to make Main Street a gathering space to eat, drink, and enjoy music returns for a fourth season in downtown Midland.   

Over 100 artists will display their works at the Summer Art Fair in downtown Midland, June 3-4.
Summer Art Fair adds to a full weekend lineup of creative family fun

The Summer Art Fair headlines a full weekend lineup of creative family fun in downtown Midland, June 3-4. The Midland Center for the Arts free outdoor event includes fine art by hundreds of vendors, kids activities, live music, and more.   

MiHope Portal, Connecting People to Resources

Finding mental health care is a challenge. MiHope Portal is a resource to get help.

City of Midland Police Chief Nicole Ford
Midland’s Chief of Police builds trust with staff and community, leads with compassion

Making Mental Health a priority, Ford is part of the 3% of females that fill the Police Chief role nationwide

Flowers on sale at the Farmers Market
Farmers Market kicks off the 2023 season

The Midland Area Farmers Market is now open, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the fall.

U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism.
Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates Supreme Court decision

U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism  

Creative 360: Laura Brigham - Public Relations Coordinator, Laura Vosejpka - Executive Director, Colleen Reed - Curator and Program Director in new location.
Creative 360 is on the move

The move to a new facility will create better access and more opportunities at Creative 360.    

Pinconning teens are leveraging sweet treats and handcrafted bowls to fight hunger

Pinconning teens say their involvement with the United Way of Bay County gives them a way to provide hands-on help for their community.

Rory Pettipas is the director of Veterans Services in Midland County.
Profile Q & A: Rory Pettipas-Veterans Services

Vets benefit from first hand knowledge of Midland native.

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