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Great change: A decade in Midland garners more than $272 million in investment

What happens in a decade? A look back at the last ten years of community development, investment and giving back in Midland.

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Brush Monkeys celebrate the season with art, one window at a time

With a crew of talented artists, Brush Monkeys takes to local businesses in Michigan, and most recently you can see their work in Downtown Midland.

Your local artisan holiday gift guide

Wrap up a handmade holiday when you shop for gifts from local artists. This local artisan gift guide introduces you to a few of the artists in this community.

A Holly Jolly Great Lakes Bay Region: 4 celebrations to kick off Christmas

Get ready for a holly jolly good time with friends and family as the Great Lakes Bay Region welcomes the holiday season with a variety of events!

Teaming up: The impact of the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Long after the crowds, cameras and action cease, the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is making a lasting impact on the region through the #TeamUp event with local nonprofits.

Local ghosts originate from home and afar

Spend a moonlit October night seeking ghosts and the paranormal in Bay City. Scary legends await you on guided tours.

Wave goodbye to summer and say hello to the delights of fall

From spooky costume parties to family fun, the Great Lakes Bay Region shines in the fall. Here are some places you can celebrate the season. 

Great Lakes Bay musical magic: The making of Mamma Mia!

A behind-the-scenes look into what it took to pull off the three-theatre production of Mamma Mia!

Building up: Local developer sets her sights on making a big impact

Local developer Jamie Broderick is building up – Midtown's dining options, her community and other women through the launch of a podcast and adding to the Bricks Real Estate Team. Here's what's coming to Midtown and how she handles it all.

Meet Catalyst Midland: Amy Rokosz

Amy Rokosz is a teacher with Meridian Public Schools and a writer for Catalyst Midland. We talk to her about her go to spots, favorite activities to do with her daughters and what has been her favorite feature to write so far.

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