Downtown Bay City

Kevin Novellino, who owns Brooklyn Boyz, says he was expecting indoor dining to be banned, so he's ready to switch to takeout and delivery meals.

Local restaurants will pause indoor dining, but step up delivery and pickup services

The owners of Brooklyn Boyz, VNOs, Uptown Grill and Vinnie's Stockpot in Bay City discuss their plans during the three-week pause on indoor dining at Michigan's restaurants.  

Mike and Pam Loomis say they see great things in Bay City's future. His sons – from left, Jared, Justin, and Brandon – do too, so they're choosing to return to Bay City to begin their careers. 
Blog: Bay City is buckling down and doing the creative work to rise after the COVID-19 pandemic ends

Mike Loomis, CEO of MDL Companies, says the real estate sales and investment markets in Bay City are growing even as the pandemic changes the way people live and work.  

Delta College finishes in top ten for sustainability efforts in U.S. and Canada

Delta College once again earned national kudos for its efforts to promote sustainability at its main campus as well as buildings in the downtowns of Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland.

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.
Take a self-guided, sidewalk tour of five historic homes in Bay City

Local historian Sam Fitzpatrick offers insight into the stories behind five striking homes in Bay City’s historic district.

Bay County’s libraries are connecting people with books, computers, and the internet

The Bay County Library System is taking responsibility for making sure computers and internet are available to everyone in the community.

The Third Street Waterfall Park is the site of photo opportunities, summer concerts, and now a memorial to Annie Edson Taylor, a Bay City teacher who was the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
More than a century ago, a Bay City teacher chased her dreams over the edge of Niagara Falls

A mural and a plaque now recognize Anne Edson Taylor, the Bay City teacher who became the first person to successfully plummet over Niagara Falls in a barrel.  

After four years of working to build a new video game, Starmancer, Tyler Millershaski celebrates that independent game developer and publisher Chucklefish plans to release it to the public later this year.
A space station simulation video game is about to launch from the City Office basement

An independent game developer and publisher with connections to Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft is about to release a video game created by a Kawkawlin man. 

Trio of economic development agencies sharing space in Downtown Bay City to better collaborate

The Bay County Growth Alliance, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and Bay Future are sharing ideas and office space.

Kaden, who graduated from John Glenn High School in Bangor Township, starts his freshman year at Saginaw Valley State University in a few weeks. (Photo courtesy of Kaden Furtaw)
Dancers tap their way to funding a performing arts scholarship

Dancers filled Wenonah Park with music and tapping while raising money for a scholarship to help teens realize their dreams.

City Market has expanded its offerings and its hours.
City Market responds to local feedback, now open 7 days a week with expanded grocery line

City Market in Downtown Bay City is expanding its hours and services in order to meet growing demand from people living in the business district. 

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