Before the snow flies, take a walking tour of several historic homes on and near Center Avenue
Take a walk through one neighborhood near Center Avenue and you'll learn about local history and architecture.
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The history of the USS Edson, docked in Bay City, includes ghosts, 9/11, and two museums
The USS Edson played a key role in the Vietnam conflict and in New York City's recovery from 9/11. Today, it serves as a museum that keeps Bay City's boat-building heritage alive.
Q&A with Nicole Luczak, the United Way of Bay County’s new CEO and Executive Director
Nicole Luczak brings more than a decade of community service experience to her new role as the leader of the United Way of Bay County.
Bay County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority hopes to spur cooperation and economic growth
Decaying buildings could hold the key to the community's future. A coalition of governments created a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to attract private developers to Bay County.
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA one of nine Michigan organizations recognized as a Hometown Health Hero
State award recognizes steps the Dow Bay Area Family Y took to promote the health of the community in 2020.
Hobbyists restore a classic 1938 Packard and a vintage 1935 airplane to their glory days
Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart once flew in a sesquiplane that now lives at James Clements Airport.
Walking through Bay City’s Center Avenue district takes you back in time
Historian Sam Fitzpatrick offers some insight into the lives of the people who built the striking homes along Center Avenue and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Pandemic didn’t stop businesses from locating and expanding in Bay County
Bay Future’s 2021 Annual Meeting highlights economic growth and business expansions in the area.
Extreme spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks this week
On April 23, the United Way Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup Day converge to send volunteers to spruce up the city’s parks.
Enterprise Zones are a route to revitalize neighborhoods and create a sense of place in Bay City
City leaders are considering a range of ways to make it easier for homeowners and developers seeking to revitalize the community.
