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The Art Dept. is next to Midland Street Books in Bay City's Midland Street entertainment district.
Bay City natives open art gallery and custom services workshop on Midland Street

Four Bay City Western High School graduates opened a new art gallery and workshop in Bay City's Midland Street entertainment district.   

A Bay City businessman bought $10,000 worth of groceries for 250 people at City Market this week.
Bay City businessman gives away thousands of dollars in groceries to those in need

A Bay City businessman bought $10,000 worth of groceries for 250 people at City Market this week. It marks the second time this month he's reached out to help people facing financial hardships during the pandemic.

Third Wind Distilling Co.'s first spirit is available in stores now.
Bay City craft distillery launches inaugural run of flagship straight bourbon whiskey

Third Wind Distilling Co., which was founded in Bay City in 2018, launched its first straight bourbon whiskey this holiday season.

The Buy BC gift card stimulus program offers $25 gift cards for $20. The goal is to boost the local economy as it re-opens.
Consumers Energy doubles down on the popular Buy Local Buy BC gift card program

Bay County businesses and shoppers are getting help from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay Future, and Consumers Energy.

Restoration work on the Frank N. Anderson Nature Trail removed tree branches that had pushed bumps into the paved pathway.
Online survey allows area residents to influence region’s non-motorized transportation plans

If you use the paved trails in the community, then the Bay City Area Transportation Study would like to talk to you. The group is considering updates to pathways provided for non-motorized transportation such as walking, bicycling, and kayaking.

Delta College finishes in top ten for sustainability efforts in U.S. and Canada

Delta College once again earned national kudos for its efforts to promote sustainability at its main campus as well as buildings in the downtowns of Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland.

The award-winning robotics team at Garber High School needs your votes to win a grant to bring therapy dogs to four schools in the Essexville-Hampton district.
Garber High students win $25K grant to purchase therapy dogs for school district

The Garber High School Robotics team raised the money to provide therapy dogs in Essexville elementary schools.

Finding openings at affordable, high-quality child care centers is a high priority for workers considering a move to a new community.
Online platform connects employers and employees with early childhood support resources

New community platform connects parents with child care in an effort to help businesses attract and retain employees.

Megan Phillips, at left, and Amanda Rupprecht, friends since high school, opened the Artistry Lounge Hair Studio this month in Downtown Bay City.
Hair salon and bridal studio celebrates opening in Downtown Bay City

Childhood friends fulfilled a long-time dream when they opened Artistry Lounge Hair Studio in Downtown Bay City earlier this month.

Gift shop owner Capri Wisniewski and her family made and installed flooring, fixtures, and murals in the new space.
Handmade gift shop makes the move from the waterfront to downtown

Half Mile Handmade moved its gift shop into a new, larger space in Downtown Bay City.  

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