Thirty-one years ago this week, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law — prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the job market, transportation, schools, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. Kelly PeLong of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan shares her thoughts on what’s been achieved and what challenges are still ahead for persons with disabilities.
After community reaction to an annual event moving to Midland, Sanford residents and community members worked to bring a version of Parkapalooza, its hometown music festival, back to the area. It’ll take place Aug.1 at Porte Park.
Jason King runs a statewide network of private campgrounds from the company's headquarters in Downtown Bay City.
After closing for nearly a year, the Bay Valley Resort & Conference Center is open again.
When we think of architecture, we usually think of buildings that we live and work in. But in this week’s Catalyst, we’ll explore the architecture in a park — a place where we play.
A family-favorite festival, River Days marks its proud return to Midland from Aug. 5-7. The free event features live music, hot air balloons, food trucks, a beer and wine tent, children's entertainment, art and makers fair, fireworks and more.
As a young adult, Hannah Fent traveled through the country, learning lessons that she now uses to make Bay City a better place to live.
Production agriculture is a big part of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s economy. Terry Henne, head of Farm Service Radio for WSGW in Saginaw, shares his thoughts on the role agriculture plays in our economy, the trends he’s seen, and his concerns going forward. He’s celebrating 50 years in radio at WSGW.
A unique, new sustainability store, FILL is now open in Midland. The business offers refillable containers and glass bottles in an effort to curb plastics used for household cleaning and personal care products.
The Dow Gardens Pines Concert Series will host regional Michigan musicians on the porch of the historic Pines Home this July and August. The live music events require tickets, which are included in the price of admission to Dow Gardens.
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