Education

Urban Michigan initiatives recognize racism as major factor in infant and maternal mortality

Statewide, black babies are three times more likely to die in their first year of life than white babies. But those statistics are even more alarming in many of Michigan's urban centers.

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Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance unveils theatre production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ with community partners

It's coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region! Thanks to the GLBRA, Midland Center for the Arts, Pit and Balcony Community Theatre and Bay City Players, a regional production of Mamma Mia! is scheduled for September 2019.

Q&A with Dr. David Yonick of Yonick Plastic Surgery

We sat down with Dr. David Yonick of Yonick Plastic Surgery to discuss the services his practice offers and some of the things he likes best about living in Midland after moving from Chicago.

Q&A with Keri Kenney owner of Alignment 8 Yoga + Cycle

Keri Kenney, owner of Alignment 8 Yoga + Cycle, on taking a leap of faith in buying the business, A8's four-year anniversary and how exercise helps her deal with anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Business simulation game provides real-life benefits

Jobs and scholarships were on the line as over 200 student competitors from Central Michigan University were mentored by 40 businesses for the 7th Annual ERPsim Invitational Competition.

Delta College Planetarium in Bay City, Michigan is one of the first planetariums to make use of the new laser-phosphor projection technology, the Dome360 Theatre. 
From Bay County to the stars, planetarium offers a universal experience

Bay City’s award-winning planetarium brings Bay County residents one of the most cosmically immersive experience in the country.

There are the inflatables and obstacles course, a bounce house, Family Fun Club, movie character meet-and-greet, raffle prizes, and more.
Wintertime fun for the whole family: Fun Fest returns for 2019

The event, which is free and open to the public, features a wide range of activities and entertainment programming for families.

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.

The growing STEM Ecosystem in the Great Lakes Bay Region

With the help of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, our community is home to several resources to help local students get involved with STEM education in order to prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.

Residents dream up the next generation use of Grove Park

Grove Park is situated right in Midland's Midtown District. As a public space with a good amount of history, a recent community outreach and planning session was held to determine what the next generation of the park looks like.

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