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The City has a plan

City of Midland is seeking feedback on the new Master Plan.

Matt Smith, trout fishing in northern Michigan
Profile Q & A with Matt Smith, Outdoorsman/Realtor

Matt Smith is an outdoorsman and a businessman. He’s been able to combine what he loves doing with earning a living. In our Profile Q & A, we learn why Matt loves to hunt and fish, and we get his thoughts on the value of recreational property and what it means to our economy.

Islamic Center of Midland
Islamic Center of Midland invites community to meet their Muslim neighbors

The open house takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21, and includes cultural displays and speakers.

United Way volunteer at local resale shop.
United Way campaign encourages giving back to community

The annual United Way of Midland County campaign is well underway, with the goal of bringing together neighbors and giving back. This year’s campaign goal is $4.7 million.

Williamstown Township earned a bronze level of certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge.
Encouraging greener communities

Michigan Green Communities, a consortium of partnerships that includes the Michigan Municipal League, has been helping cities and towns across the state become greener. The annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge encourages communities to participate and also measures their sustainability efforts.   

Mari Romero
Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.

Streetscape project, Priority One, complete on South Saginaw Road.
Center City Streetscape Complete

Community celebrates end of Priority One construction on Saginaw Road Streetscape; looks toward the Circle Priority Two

90th anniversary for the Midland Lions Club
Profile Q & A focuses on the Midland Lions Club

In our series about local service organizations and their impact on our community, Catalyst interviews the president of the Midland Lions Club.

The groundbreaking for the Grove Park restroom project was held on Sept 7, 2023.
A Changing Place improves accessibility

A new, first of its kind “inclusive” restroom facility will be built in Grove Park.

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