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Botanica Modern Market brings lush plants and local finds to Midtown

A new home goods, gifts and plant store has opened it's doors in Midtown. The mother-daughter duo behind Botanica Modern Market has much to offer.

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Auburn PT has three locations across Bay County, along with plans for expansion.
Keeping Bay County moving on the cutting edge, physical therapist goes beyond the traditional

With locations in Auburn, Bay City, and Essexville, Auburn PT goes beyond traditional methods of physical therapy. 

In 2018, 24 students graduated from Eastern. More than 40 are on track to graduate this spring.
Redefining expectations, Bay City Eastern offers a new path towards graduation

Online courses, technology, and one-on-one teaching are some of the ways Eastern is helping students earn a diploma. 

Fifth annual Central Michigan Seed Swap draws record crowd

The Chippewa Nature Center recently hosted the fifth annual Central Michigan Seed Swap and welcomed nearly 400 people from across the state to celebrate, share and learn about everything from heirloom vegetables to growing micro greens.

Wise began building guitars after he began looking for one to buy, but decided to make his own.
Six strings attached: Q&A with Bill Wise of Charis Acoustic Guitars

Bill Wise has been handcrafting acoustic guitars for 23 years, and his instruments are played by both professional and amateur musicians all over the world. 

Michigan Health Council's Mini Medical School.
Health literacy initiatives help Michiganders and their doctors speak each other’s language

Although almost everyone has experienced not understanding their doctor, health literacy issues may be especially pronounced for refugees, youth, and disadvantaged communities.

Q&A with Kia Sebastian, international student at Northwood University

Kia Sebastian is an international student from the Philippines studying at Northwood University completing her second bachelor's degree. So far, she is enjoying the snow and learning about American culture before going back to continue working as a marine conservationist.

Members First Credit Union manager donates hair to help kids with hair loss

Melanie Duke, branch manager at Member's First Credit Union, recently donated all of her hair to help kids suffering from hair loss.

The Appledore V and the Appledore IV
Behind that tall ship: Organization connects county to watershed through sailing and education

BaySail uses a two-ship fleet to teach about the watershed ecosystem as well as offer real-world, problem-based learning to students. 

Placemaking by paintbrush: MARKed ARTs and the artist behind our community murals

Mark Piotrowski is the brain and the brush behind MARKed ARTs and is responsible for many of the murals that can be seen around Midland and Bay City. Here is how Mark uses a paintbrush to inspire connection to place in the community.

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