Since the beginning, Bay City Bridge Partners has pledged to be an active member of the community.

The company buying two Bay City bridges wants to connect with the community

Bay City Bridge Partners promises to hire local workers and expects bridges improvements will promote economic development in the community.

Community integrated paramedics Kim Whalen and Lt. Kevin Bailey of the Bloomfield Township Fire Department conduct a patient visit.
Michigan paramedics are using a new model to promote good health before emergency strikes

Through an increasingly popular new model called community integrated paramedicine, Michigan paramedics are using their downtime to proactively promote good health and nip emergency room trips in the bud.

A film chronicling one year on tour with Jim and Sam won honors during the 2019 Hell’s Half Mile Film Festival in Bay City.
Award-winning musical duo to perform in Downtown Bay City on Feb. 24

Jim and Sam, the musical duo behind an award-winning documentary film, are slated to perform in Bay City later this month.   

Festival of award-winning short films coming to the Bay City State Theatre

Chilly February nights are perfect for enjoying an indoor film festival. A Hell's Half Mile film series, It's Not Too Cold For Shorts, brings short movies – between 4 and 15 minutes long – to the State Theater in Bay City on Fri., Feb. 21. 

State of the Community offers perspective on past and future of the region’s business landscape

During the State of the Community event on Feb. 18, Bay City Manager Dana Muscott and Bay County Executive Jim Barcia will reflect on the accomplishments of 2019 and offer a glimpse of what to expect in 2020.

Crafting collaboration: Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom makes final push for 2020 open

A year in the making, Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom is completing the final work to soon offer nano-brewed beer, wine and spirits.

Nightlife in the Great Lakes Bay Region: 7 can’t-miss options for live entertainment

The Great Lakes Bay Region has a variety of options for those seeking live entertainment after dark – from full bands to dive-bar karaoke and everything in between! Ben Tierney explored nightlife entertainment throughout Isabella, Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties. Here are his 7 can’t-miss places!

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Five cool places to take your kids this winter in Bay County

Museums, donuts, and indoor pools keep kids (and adults) entertained on chilly winter days.

For centuries, baristas have sculpted frothy milk into artistic designs on top of steaming cups of latte. Recently in Bay City, the art form become a competition.
Photo Essay: Latte Art Throwdown in Bay City

Sixteen baristas from around the state gathered in Downtown Bay City to test their skills and decide who is the best latte artist.

The NAACP Bay City Branch recently honored local teacher Miah Cooper for her commitment to academics and community service.
Essexville teacher serves her community inside and outside the classroom

During February's Black History Month celebration, the achievements of African Americans are celebrated. The NAACP Bay City Branch recently honored local teacher Miah Cooper for her commitment to academics and community service.

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