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Members of the Refugee Development Center's support group for refugee girls in Lansing.

How can we address Michigan students’ desperate need for behavioral health services?

One in five children is affected by mental illness, but getting students access to the mental health resources they need is a challenge.

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Q&A with Ben Cohen, owner of Small House Farms and author

We sit down with Ben Cohen, owner of Small House Farm on his new book, From Our Seeds & Their Keepers: A Collection of Stories.

Making the most of summer: Staycation ideas in Midland

As summer winds down, here are some options to make the most of warmer days this summer and fall in Midland.

Geamill Gibson and her son buy produce using a doctor's prescription at the Flint Farmers Market.
Prescriptions for nutrition: How culinary medicine is advancing health equity in Michigan

For many people, it's not always easy to find and buy fresh food. Culinary medicine initiatives aim to address that by increasing access to healthy food and building awareness of the importance of nutrition.

Camp Infinity encourages girls to grow in STEM

Igniting imagination and wonder, Camp Infinity at Saginaw Valley State University brings hands on learning in STEM-related disciplines to girls from around the state.

Inaugural out·land·ish festival celebrates summer solstice and the great outdoors

There is no right way to enjoy the outdoors, and the inaugural out·land·ish festival brought adventure to Midland's backyard.

Dow celebrates athletic success and honors Great Lakes Bay Region veterans

World-class athletes, Dow employees, along with veterans and their families celebrate the science of speed and honor military service members with the unveiling of a newly designed race car.

Midland Fresh partners with community gardens to bring produce to those in need

Several local churches, schools and businesses are helping to put seven community gardens to work to help those in need. Learn more about Midland Fresh.

No sudden movements: Midland honey farmer preps honeybees for summer season

Midland Bee Company operates 226 hives and pollinates resources in states as far as California and Georgia. Owner Will Sears stresses why pollination is important.

45 years and thriving: Projects driving connectivity from the Midland Area Community Foundation

For 45 years the Midland Area Community Foundation has helped create local connections and community. Here is a look at some of the organization's philanthropic efforts.

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