Bay City

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)

Winter is the time to celebrate with comfort foods, natural beauty, and local entertainment venues

Whether you celebrate winter's beauty while walking on a trail near the Saginaw River or sipping a hot chocolate inside a warm, cozy restaurant, the Great Lakes Bay Region offers a variety of winter wonderland experiences.

John Ratajczak and Keagan Wardynski, 2023 BAISD Career Center graduates, say what they learned in high school helped them land good-paying jobs in Southeast Michigan. (Photo courtesy of the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center)
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center links recent graduates to jobs

High school students are earning real-world experience in the skilled trades even before they graduate from the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center  

Moira Branigan has served as the Executive Director of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region since 2019. (Photo courtesy of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region)
YWCA leader earns award for fighting racism in the region

Moira Branigan, Executive Director of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region, receives the Drum Major Award during the Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration later this month.  

The Bay Heritage Quilters Guild mounts a quilt exhibit. In 2011, it took volunteers two days to set up this exhibit.
Teachers are invited to Educators Summits at the Historical Museum of Bay County

The Educators Summits are designed to show teachers the museum resources available to students of all ages

Aaron and Marilee Faist pose with their son, 7-year-old Ian, and daughter, 3-year-old Morgan. The family hopes that sharing the challenges they face for Ian will encourage people to build a more inclusive world. (Photo courtesy of the Faist family)
Faist family is fighting for inclusion

Aaron and Marilee Faist hope that sharing the challenges they face for their son, Ian, helps people see why a more inclusive world is better for all

State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, speaks at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 State Legislative Luncheon. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet)
Long-time advocate for children, Sen. McDonald Rivet plans to focus on child care in 2024

As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City.

Gilly's Bistro recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. (Photo courtesy of Gilly's Bistro)
Local bistro puts love and passion into its food, warming the neighborhood one meal at a time

The family members behind Gilly's Bistro pour their hearts into the food served at the eatery in the Johnson Street Business District  

Hope for the Holidays: Local agencies playing Santa for families who need a little extra right now

The Great Lakes Bay Region has resources ready to help those struggling financially this holiday season.  

Reality Check offers axe throwing, virtual reality, and more, all under one roof. (Photo courtesy of Reality Check)
From axe throwing to virtual reality games, Reality Check is one-stop shop for entertainment

Want to go axe throwing? Reality Check can help. How about trying a game of “foot pool”? They’ve got that too. Don’t have a babysitter? No problem. There’s a toddler play area.  

The Perry House at 2230 Center Ave. may be the largest home in Bay City. This Tudor Revival style home features stucco-and-board faces, half-time framing, and steeply pitched roofs.
Historic Bay City homes open their doors for tours in early December

The CANA Holiday Parlour Tour offers an inside glimpse of eight homes in one of Bay City's historic districts.

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