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The perfect day in Bay City for Adam Gac includes snacks, antiques, bingo, and drinks.
Radio personality and Masonic Temple Director Adam Gac offers a one-day Bay City guide

From antiques and bingo to beer and hearty meals, Adam Gac describes the perfect day in Bay City.

Bay City’s first distillery is open, but is focusing on hand sanitizer instead of craft spirits

The Lange family hopes to produce its first craft whiskey this summer. For now, though, the distillery is focused on helping essential workers.  

Photographer Ashley Brown stands 10 to 15 feet away from the people featured in her Porch Portraits Project.
The Porch Portraits Project: Two Bay City photographers capturing images of history as it happens

Two freelance photographers are creating images of families gathered on front porches during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Porch Portraits Project: Two photographers capturing images of history as it happens

Two freelance photographers are creating images of families gathered on front porches during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finding openings at affordable, high-quality child care centers is a high priority for workers considering a move to a new community.
Quality child care programs are needed to recruit talent to the region

Businesses and schools are working together to help families find affordable, high-quality child care in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

When it’s being rented, the sailboat stays docked. But Edmonds hopes to earn her charter captain’s license and offer special occasion tours.
Two Bay City Airbnb rentals offer guests coffee, spirits, and experiences

Visitors who want to feel connected to a community often choose Airbnb rentals. In Bay City, two options give guests a unique view of the downtown and the waterfront.  

Real estate agent Ali Smith is heavily involved in multiple efforts to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Q&A with Bay City community activist Ali Smith

Ali Smith, a Bay County real estate agent, donates much of his time to a wide range of community organizations including the American Cancer Society and a program to help youth in foster care.

Q&A with Richard Verdoni, Black Creek Kitchen’s owner and chef

Richard Verdoni, chef and owner behind Black Creek Kitchen in Sanford has an extensive past from travels to business endeavors, all of which have helped him build the perfect taco.

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