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Hidden Harvest turns waste not into want not across the Great Lakes Bay Region

Take a look behind the scenes at Hidden Harvest, which saves around 250,000 pounds of surplus food each month, distributing it to pantries and soup kitchens in the region.

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Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking to better support local nonprofits

Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking by uniting service clubs through one shared application to better support local nonprofits.

From Whoville to Coleman: Four magical stops this holiday season

Midland-area events are serving up laughter, magic, and holiday cheer for all ages.

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Midland Center for the Arts opens the holiday season with crowd-pleasing performances

Two major shows closed out November at the Midland Center for the Arts, with Cirque Dreams Holidaze and Six: The Musical each drawing strong crowds.

Live Oak Coffeehouse to open new location in former Grove Tea Lounge

Coffee and a Culture of Community to expand into another Midland neighborhood.

Bonham's shot of the Tridge on a sunny day with hot air balloons.
More than a place to retire: The heart and humanity of Midland

Midland’s recent recognition as the nation’s best place to retire highlights what residents have long known: the city’s real strength lies in its people.

New man-made reef in the Saginaw Bay helps restore fish, culture, and a decimated habitat

A reef constructed near the mouth of the Saginaw River in September and October may already be helping to correct decades of damage from humans, invasive species, the wind, and tides.

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Businesses find big returns in child care investments

Experts and local leaders make a strong case that quality child care isn’t just a family need, it’s a business investment.

Network of Mid-Michigan Associate Director Kelsey Hockaday discusses the organization's programs with visitors as a child plays during the Parking Lot Picnic Event during Neighboring Week on Thursday, Oct. 2.
Disability Network of Mid-Michigan promotes inclusion beyond Neighboring Week

Although Neighboring Week has ended, the impact of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan continues to ripple through the community.

Bay County coalition is bridging the gap for families during the SNAP and WIC pause

In Bay County, a coalition formed to help families fill their dinner plates. The coalition is tackling the problem in several different ways.The Bay Area Community Foundation established a Food Insecurity Emergency Fund for both Bay and Arenac counties. At the same time, the United Way of Bay County is collecting food to divide between food banks and recruiting volunteers to meet increased demand.

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