Community Development

Reservations can be made for one of the four dining pods.

The H Hotel transforms courtyard into Winter Village

Cold, wintry temperatures can lead many of us to seek shelter indoors. The H Hotel’s latest transformation gives people plenty of reasons to enjoy their outdoor courtyard.   

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The Magnet Recognition Program provides a roadmap to nursing excellence.
MyMichigan Health Receives Designation in Nursing Excellence, Culture fuels Magnet Program Success

MyMichigan Health achieves designation from The Magnet Recognition Program despite facing adversity. This distinction comes at the same time the health system makes Forbes “America’s Best Employers By State” list.

Currie Stadium in Midland's Emerson Park is slated for demolition.
Currie Stadium will never be forgotten

A major sports venue in Midland's Emerson Park will soon be history.

The City of Midland is accepting applications for the 2023 Citizens Academy.
City of Midland invites residents to apply for 2023 Citizens Academy

The City of Midland is accepting applications for the 2023 Citizens Academy. The free, 10-week course is designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look of how local government works within the community.   

Firearm deer hunting season begins on Nov. 15.
Profile Q&A with Chad Stewart, Michigan DNR

Hunting, specifically deer hunting, is one of Michigan’s traditions. It’s part of our culture and it’s big business. In our Profile Q & A with a DNR specialist, we’ll talk about that and what hunters need to be aware of during the upcoming rifle season.

Midland Center for the Arts ushers in holiday spirit with upcoming events

Midland Center for the Arts is kicking off the holiday season, with plenty of events for all ages. From concerts to comedy, to kids activities, there’s something for everyone to celebrate.

Hidden Harvest Food Delivery Specialist Tyler Hecht (center) making a delivery to the West Midland Family Center.
A friendship and partnership that helps those in need in the Midland area

For more than 20 years, the West Midland Family Center has coordinated with Hidden Harvest to alleviate hunger for community members in the high poverty area of western Midland County.   

Erica Sprague is a science teacher and manages the "Home EricaNomics" Facebook page.
Catalyst Community:Change in Seasons-Erica Sprague

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on how a change in seasons fosters change in day to day life.  

The Dow Tennis Class takes place Oct 31-Nov 6.
Dow Tennis Classic brings in the highest ranked players to date

The 34th Dow Tennis Classic returns to the Greater Midland Tennis Center,  Oct. 31- Nov. 6. The event features some of the sport’s top players, free community outreach programs, and more.

Synergy Health Center CEO Valarie Cunningham is the organizer of the upcoming symposium.
Kalamazoo symposium to address mental health disparities in Black community

Black Americans face many unique mental health challenges, including higher rates of emotional distress and lower access to behavioral health care.

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