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More than 1,300 people gather to celebrate Maple Syrup Day at Chippewa Nature Center

Maple Syrup Day is an annual spring tradition put on by the Chippewa Nature Center each year. Running since 1976, this year's event served up over 2,000 pancakes.

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Donut fear, you have many options made from scratch

It's Pi Day, which we didn't actually plan for, but here are some of the best made-from-scratch options for fresh donuts in the region and what goes into making them each day.

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.

Worship and wonder: Mid-Century Modern churches in Midland

Take a look inside three of Midland's places of worship known for their striking, Mid-Century Modern architecture.

Botanica Modern Market brings lush plants and local finds to Midtown

A new home goods, gifts and plant store has opened it's doors in Midtown. The mother-daughter duo behind Botanica Modern Market has much to offer.

Placemaking by paintbrush: MARKed ARTs and the artist behind our community murals

Mark Piotrowski is the brain and the brush behind MARKed ARTs and is responsible for many of the murals that can be seen around Midland and Bay City. Here is how Mark uses a paintbrush to inspire connection to place in the community.

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.

New app puts Midland MCM architecture on the map

Mid-Century Modern Midland, a new local initiative by the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and other partners, puts Midlands finest architecture on the map. Take a tour with this great resource today.

Winter events at City Forest you don’t want to miss

Midland City Forest has a ton going on this winter and provides fun activities for all! Check out these three upcoming events.

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