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Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.
The changing face of Midland Street: New and veteran entrepreneurs aim to transform the district

With new  businesses going in monthly, a team of dedicated Midland Street Business District entrepreneurs are working to re-imagine the district's role in the community. An August fundraiser is one step toward that new image.

The team is now waiting to hear if they'll advance to the next round of the competition. (Photo courtesy of ANBC/Trae Patton)
John Glenn Pompon dances its way into the hearts of the America’s Got Talent judges

After a first-place finish at the state high kick competition in late 2021 and subsequent viral video of their Pitbull-inspired routine, the John Glenn Pompon team got a taste of the spotlight on America’s Got Talent. They would love to go back for more.  

Give Local Bay 2025 raised more than $200,000 for 62 local funds supporting nonprofits.
A 24-hour fundraising frenzy returns to support non-profits in Bay and Arenac counties

Support your favorite local non-profit agency and make each dollar go a little further when you donate through  the Bay Area Community Foundation’s Give Local Bay campaign.  

Frank Hidalgo expects to open an outdoor venue perfect for weddings this summer.
Hidalgo Entertainment turns a worship hall into an event venue, and is ready to grow again

Local entertainment veteran Frank Hidalgo has expanded his business to include a hall, a state-of-the-art LED dance floor, and a soon-to-be-available outdoor venue.  

Teens and tweens can choose from a wide range of summer camps without leaving Bay County.
Bay County camps offer the cure for the summertime blues

From paintbrushes to props, and bridles to beakers, summer camps in Bay County keep kids engaged and growing throughout the summer.  

Barbecue, bands, and the Bay City riverside await you at the Labadie Rib Fest this summer

One little piggy went to market, one little piggy stayed home, and the rest all hightailed it to the Labadie Rib Fest, coming this July to Bay City.  

At one point, Eileen Harrigan saw about 80 music students a week in her Bay City home.
Music in her blood: Long-time music teacher shares her natural talents with generations of students

Beloved music teacher Eileen Harrigan shares her insight on the importance of music and the arts, as well as some of the impressive, and comical, stories from childhood that helped shape her musically.  

Teen sailors are needed for a summer program aboard the Appledore.
No boat, no problem. Bay County offers many options for water access.

As spring and summer edge nearer in Bay County, a variety of services stand ready and waiting to get residents out on the water and enjoying what the local waterways have to offer.  

Tessa Leppek left Bay County to become a Masters Prosthetist and Orthotist, but found her dream job back in her hometown. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Video and Photography)
Back to Bay County: One young professional’s journey to a career in her hometown

Bay City native Tessa Leppek says family and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology drew her back to the community.  

Bay City is home to unique, natural amenities. Now, local leaders are using the American Rescue Plan money to build on what we have.
Local leaders ready themselves to put ARPA dollars to work in the Bay County region

Bay Future Inc. is using $2 million in ARPA funds to help Bay County businesses recover from the pandemic and to attract and retain a high-quality workforce.

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