Midland Apartment Occupancy Hits 97%, Squeezing Renters as Affordable Options Shrink
Affordable Housing Alliance's Home Starts Here Campaign Will Preserve and Build Affordable Homes; Donor Gifts Matched Dollar-for-Dollar Through November 20, 2026.
Midland’s rental housing market is nearly full. According to the Community Overview & Housing Market Summary, a study released in 2025 by Bowen National Research, 23 apartment properties in the city of Midland were surveyed, totaling 2,456 units, and just 74 sit vacant — an overall occupancy rate of 97%, leaving renters with few options.
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Navigation Team Meeting Recap: Telling the Story of K-12 Education in Midland County
At the August 14 Max Loves Midland Navigation Team meeting, community leaders, educators, and partners came together to explore the story of K-12 Education in Midland County. The conversation highlighted the work happening across local school districts, the collaborative systems supporting students, and the many ways community members can help strengthen education in Midland County.
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Midland Antique Festival Brings a Weekend Full of Family-Friendly Fun to Midland County Fairgrounds -- Sept. 26-27
Michigan Antique Festivals will once again return to the Midland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 27, bringing together more than a thousand antique and vintage dealers from across the country for a full weekend of treasure hunting that also features Mid-Michigan’s largest classic car show, a legendary automotive swap meet, live acoustic music, an ever-expanding lineup of food trucks, and on‑site family camping.
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10th Annual Party At The Pavilion Benefiting the Humane Society of Midland County returns August 29th
The Party At The Pavilion was started and founded by (Twin Terror Music) Aaron and Austin Banks, back in 2017. The Party At the Pavilion has always been a all ages free admission show aimed at displaying a positive light on the 989 hiphop scene and giving local artists a opportunity to perform and showcase their talents, while giving back and raising money for a good cause.
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Public Arts Midland and Creative 360 Bring Free Performing Arts Event to Grove Park, on Saturday, August 29th!
Public Arts Midland and Creative 360 will bring the performing arts outdoors in Midland with their second Performance in the Park event. Local actors will bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in a family-friendly show, supported by the talents of a wide range of performing groups from the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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Midland Area River Days Festival Brings Four Days of Fun to Downtown Midland
The Midland Area River Days Festival returns Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2, along the river near The Tridge in Downtown Midland. Organized by the Midland Area Community Foundation, the four-day festival unites community organizations, volunteers, performers, and local service clubs for one of Midland’s signature summer celebrations.
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Certified to Comfort: Facility Dog Basil Passes Testing and Begins Her Work
Midland Child Advocacy Center (Midland CAC) is celebrating an important milestone as Facility Dog Basil, a black Labrador Retriever, has officially completed her training and begun supporting children during forensic interview appointments.
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America's 250 & Community Leadership with Matt Smith
For Midland’s celebration, we want people to walk away with a deeper understanding of how that document came to be and why it still matters. Thomas Jefferson was only 31 when he wrote ‘A Summary View of the Rights of British America,’ and that helped plant the idea that the colonies might not be just rebelling. Maybe they were becoming something new. Two years later, he was chosen to help write the Declaration of Independence. That document became one of the most defining pieces of writing in the modern age.
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Family & Children's Services of Mid-Michigan Announces Acquisition of SOGI YAC Digital Resources to Preserve and Expand LGBTQ+ Support
Family & Children's Services of Mid-Michigan (FCSM) is proud to announce the acquisition of the digital assets and educational resources of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Youth Advocacy Council (SOGI YAC), ensuring that years of valuable research, toolkits, educational materials, and community resources will remain available to youth, families, educators, and community partners throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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Midland Area Community Foundation Looks Back on May with Gratitude Following Record-Breaking Give Local Midland
The Midland Area Community Foundation is looking back on the month of May with gratitude following a record-breaking Give Local Midland, the Foundation’s annual 24-hour giving event supporting nonprofit endowment funds held at the Community Foundation.
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Golf & Giving: The Dow Championship & The Great Lakes Bay Region with Wendy Traschen
“I’m Wendy Traschen, and I serve as the tournament director for the Dow Championship, a Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament held at Midland Country Club. This year’s event will take place June 8-14, 2026.”
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Navigation Team Meeting Recap: How We Build What Matters - Infrastructure & Partnerships in Midland
The Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered on May 15, 2026 for a look into How We Build What Matters: Infrastructure & Partnerships in Midland, exploring efforts like the Four Lakes Task Force, internet connectivity, and flood reduction in Midland County.
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Sharing Food, Strengthening Community: Meet Samantha McKenzie
“Last year, Hidden Harvest rescued and distributed 3.8 million pounds of food, valued at around $11 million, and we gave it all away for free.” -Samantha McKenzie
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Art Seen Festival Returns for 6th Annual Celebration in Sanford
June 13
The Art Seen Festival is excited to announce its 6th Annual event, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Village of Sanford. This year’s festival will be hosted at Harry’s Sewer, where community members of all ages and abilities are invited to pick up a brush and help bring a vibrant new mural to life.
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Michigan Antique Festivals’ Spring Tradition Returns to Midland County Fairgrounds -- May 30-31
Continuing its spring tradition of more than 50 years, Michigan Antique Festivals will once again return to the Midland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, May 31, bringing NEW and MORE vendors than ever before! In addition to antique and vintage dealers, Midland Antique Festival features Mid-Michigan’s largest classic car show, a legendary automotive swap meet, live acoustic music, an expanded lineup of exciting new food trucks and vendors, and on‑site family camping, creating a full weekend of fun for everyone.
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Lecture and Book Signing Celebrate Mid-Century Modern Design in Mid-Michigan and Beyond
Join the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland for two events centered in the rich architectural legacy of Midland, Michigan on Saturday, May 16.
In the morning, Erin Hawkins, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications for Visit Columbus, will present her lecture “Different by Design: How Columbus, Indiana Became an Architectural Destination” at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium at 11 AM.
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Give Local Midland Returns on May 5
Give Local Midland, the Midland Area Community Foundation’s annual 24-hour giving event for nonprofit endowment funds held at the Foundation, returns on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This year’s event will feature over 85 local nonprofits working to raise dollars to support their critical work today and for generations to come.
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Caring for Animals, Supporting People: Meet Jesse Fletcher
“I want this community to remain a place where people feel welcome and supported. I want us to keep building on that sense of connection and continue showing up for one another.” -Jesse Fletcher
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Midland Child Advocacy Center's 13th annual Art + Advocacy Auction to be held May 14
Midland Child Advocacy Center's 13th annual Art + Advocacy Auction to be held May 14 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Creative 360, 5501 Jefferson Avenue. Presented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, this event celebrates the intersection of art and advocacy, raising funds and awareness for the critical work of Midland Child Advocacy Center, in protecting and supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
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Live Oak’s Shelter and Strength: Meet Reneé Deckrow
“My hopes for Midland are simple and big at the same time. I want this to keep being a place where people feel they can contribute, plant roots, and help make things beautiful.” -Reneé Deckrow
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