Bay County

The Delta College Planetarium will reignite your curiosity about space.

Live music and science work together to create a special show at the Delta Planetarium

A Jan. 31 show at the Delta College Planetarium in Downtown Bay City seeks to blend music and art.  

Seven family-friendly stops for a winter weekend getaway in Bay County

The cure for cabin fever awaits you in Bay County. From enjoying scenic vistas to going shopping to creating art, we suggest 7 ways to make the most of a winter weekend.

When it’s being rented, the sailboat stays docked. But Edmonds hopes to earn her charter captain’s license and offer special occasion tours.
Two Bay City Airbnb rentals offer guests coffee, spirits, and experiences

Visitors who want to feel connected to a community often choose Airbnb rentals. In Bay City, two options give guests a unique view of the downtown and the waterfront.  

Even 2-year-old Oliver Wagner is contributing to the cause, dressing up as Count von Count from Sesame Street for a promotional photo asking people to make sure that they are counted in the 2020 census.
What people don’t know about the 2020 census could cost Michigan $1 billion

The 2020 census determines federal funding for the next 10 years. Census numbers are directly linked to how much funding the government allocates for Medicaid, hospitals, schools, and more.

Located inside The Harvest Store, Salad Works offers build-your-own salads with fresh and local produce.
Build-your-own-salad bar opens up in downtown’s City Market

Located inside The Harvest Store, Salad Works offers build-your-own salads with fresh and local produce. The Harvest Store is part of City Market.  

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers recently announced plans for a new one-stop facility in Uptown Bay City.
Health center adds psychiatric and substance abuse treatment to its offerings in Bay County

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers expands its services available in Bay County, bringing psychiatric and substance abuse treatment to patients here. 

When Retro Rocks opens in Bay City by St. Patrick's Day, its owner promises customers will find extensive renovations giving the classic Bay City building a brand-new look.
Bar hopes its recipe of classic rock and good food spices up Downtown Bay City

Retro Rocks hopes to bring its unique combination of food and music to Downtown Bay City’s thriving entertainment scene.

Wayne Douglass always dreamed of owning his own business, but surprised himself when he founded a cheesecake bakery.
Young Entrepreneurs: Baker cut his teeth in the cheesecake business inside City Market

Wayne Douglass said he had long dreamed of owning his own business, but he never imagined it would be as a baker of cheesecakes.

Free coffee day began in 2012 and now Populace offers it a few times each year.
Ring in the holidays with great music, good company, and free coffee in Downtown Bay City

Populace Coffee is serving up free drinks on Saturday to fuel holiday shoppers in Downtown Bay City.

A team is working to restore the holiday lights that used to decorate Downtown Bay City during Christmas.
River of Lights flows through Downtown Bay City again

Local groups are looking for the holiday decorations that once made up the River of Lights, filling downtown Bay City with colorful, lighted displays during December.   

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