Tall Ship Celebration sails into Bay City this July

Visitors to this year’s Tall Ship Celebration, which takes place from July 18-21 in downtown Bay City, have the opportunity to sample history while greeting the Pride of Baltimore II, a ship that’s become a Great Lakes Bay Region favorite.

Automated and aerial: Drone & Robotics Festival takes over Jack Barstow Municipal Airport

The first ever Drone & Robotics Festival brought the community together around some pretty cool technology with the aim of highlighting aviation as a growing STEM field.

Smoked low and slow: Molasses set to open in Midland catering to all BBQ lovers

Months in the making, Molasses, a St. Louis-style barbeque joint will open in late June with menu options for all – even those who don’t eat meat.

Big bang theory: Science and art collide in creativity with astronaut’s visit to town

Captain Scott Kelly treated over 1,400 students to a talk about life on earth and in space as part of the 2019 ACS Central Regional Meeting, which took place in Midland this June.

John Cashman opened Cashman's Comics on the corner of Madison Avenue and 22nd Street in 1996.
Pow! Bam! Comic book store thrives in Bay City

John Cashman opened Cashman's Comics on the corner of Madison Avenue and 22nd Street in 1996.

This summer marks the fourth season for the Thursdays at Uptown Concert Series.
The music won’t stop this summer in Bay City

Music fans have a multitude of events from which to choose this summer, whether it’s concerts by iconic rockers Kansas and Foreigner, local bands of various musical genres, or tribute artists.

People gather in Uptown Bay City to enjoy the Bay City Fireworks Festival in 2016.
Pinconning celebrates its cheesy life

Cheese runs deep in the veins of Pinconning. Nicknamed the CheeseTown, the area is known for its love and commitment to cheese. The community celebrates its rich, cheese history with the annual CheeseTown Festival and Races, taking place over Father’s Day weekend.

the Janet H. Jopke Bay Community Tennis Facility is set to celebrate its grand opening with a ceremony and party beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6.
All set: Tennis and outdoor recreation facility to officially open on city’s East Side

After years of dreaming, planning, and executing, the Janet H. Jopke Bay Community Tennis Facility is set to celebrate its grand opening with a ceremony and party beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6.

Construction should be finished in about five months.
Home for the terminally ill undergoes expansion in Auburn, doubling capacity

The Toni and Trish House for the Care of the Terminally Ill, which was founded in 2008, has begun building an addition that will double its capacity from three en suite-style rooms to six.  

Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council connects with industry stakeholders in Midland across pipeline

The Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council recently connected with a large group of Midland outdoor recreation enthusiasts, business owners and nonprofits after being appointed by Governor Whitmer last month.

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