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Emma Urbaniak remains optimistic about her future as she readies for her senior year in high school during a pandemic.

Blog: Lessons from the pandemic help a high school senior prepare for college, career, and life

Emma Urbaniak, who begins her senior year at Western High School this fall, says the pandemic taught her to appreciate her family and friends. She's also polished her skills as an artist.  

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As food insecurity rises, area agencies are looking to the community for help

Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Great Lakes Bay Region soup kitchens and what you can do to help.

The Bay Area Women's Center is creating and distributing educational coloring books throughout the community. The hope is the coloring books will help families talk about tough topics.
Blog: We’re safer together – even while 6 feet apart

The pandemic trapped many survivors of domestic violence in homes with their abusers. As a result, the Bay Area Women's Center has changed the way it offers help.

Fannie Johnson.
Fresh Conversations program helps Detroit seniors change dietary and fitness habits for the better

The Methodist Children's Home Society runs Fresh Conversations program sessions at community centers and other sites in Detroit, with the goal of helping seniors change their diet and fitness routines to curtail chronic diseases and promote healthy aging. 

Belle Harvest farmer Tom Heffron checks a worker's temperature using a touchless thermometer.
With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19

Fear of accessing public health programs, vulnerable working conditions, and lack of access to federal pandemic relief all contribute to immigrants being more susceptible to the pandemic than most.

Street art festival in Bay City goes virtual and attracts national attention

COVID-19 forced the 2020 Chalk Walk Art Festival off the streets and onto a virtual platform. Now, the Bay City festival is attracting artists from around the nation.

COVID-19 couldn't cancel the 2020 Ducky Derby & Family Fun Fest, but it did move it to a virtual format.
Annual fundraising event for child abuse prevention programs moves online

Families can enjoy the 2020 Ducky Derby & Family Fun Fest from the comfort of their homes.

Mode's Tavern opened in 2020 and quickly became a staple for live music and fundraising. In April, a fire destroyed the business. But Matt and Jill Nemode say they'll open Mode's Tavern again.
New bar owners want to ‘bring something different’ to the city’s West Side

From Frank Sinatra Fridays to special events featuring dueling pianos, Mode's Tavern brings something unique to Bay City.

Small, sealed bottles let The Public House patrons enjoy their favorite craft cocktails at home.
Craft cocktail bar endures pandemic with expanded outdoor seating and cocktails to-go

Area bars offering cocktails to go as they continue to find new ways to serve patrons during the COVID-19 crisis.

Farmers Market Food Navigator Josh Miller talks to a young visitor.
Saginaw Farmers Market Food Navigator leads families to healthier lifestyles

Farmers Market Food Navigators help market patrons build healthy eating habits, make the most of SNAP benefits, and build relationships with their farmers.

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