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.   

Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.
Bay Future sets ambitious five-year goal for economic growth across Bay County

Bay Future announced plans to raise money for a five-year plan to bring new jobs to Bay County. The plan draws on support from the public and private sector.  

Amberlyn Hales opened MI Table in order to create the kind of community where her children – who range in age from 14 to 3 – will want to live as adults.
Young Entrepreneurs: Bay City restaurant owner offers new cuisine in an old building

Amberlyn Hales hopes to cook up a strong community while she's offering healthy, nutritious food at MI Table in downtown Bay City.  

Each year, a large, lighted Christmas tree is placed in Bay City’s Wenonah Park, marking the start of the holiday season.
A Holly Jolly Great Lakes Bay Region: 4 celebrations to kick off the holiday season

Get ready for a holly jolly good time with friends and family as the Great Lakes Bay Region welcomes the holiday season with a variety of events! 

The owner of 99 Trees hopes to transform the alley next to his store into an active work of art, as portrayed in this artist's rendering of the finished space.
Downtown bookstore raising money to transform Bay City alley into work of art

A local bookstore, 99 Trees, is planning several events in December to promote community engagement and raise money for a public art project.  

Christmas lights hanging from trees and street lamps cast an enchanting glow over a chilly winter evening in Bay City.
Annual Christmas event draws generations of residents to downtown Bay City

Sundays in the City, which continues on Dec. 8, 15, and 22 in downtown Bay City, has been a holiday tradition for more than two decades.

Bay County Growth Alliance to offer grants to encourage economic development

The Bay County Growth Alliance celebrates its 40th birthday by creating a grant fund to help attract entrepreneurs and visitors.  

Simmons Jewelers closed years ago, but while it was open, employees and customers reported close encounters with the ghost of a former employee.
Bay City’s ghosts originate from home and afar

Spend a moonlit October night seeking ghosts and the paranormal in Bay City. Scary legends await you on guided tours.

Murals exist in unexpected places, such as the back of a landmark theater.
Public art matters: Communities and artists benefit from downtown murals

While you're shopping or dining in Downtown Bay City, pay attention to the public art and murals. You'll discover beauty and learn about local history.  

Dr. Rajesh Dandamudi
Q&A with Dr. Rajesh Dandamudi

Dr. Rajesh Dandamudi said the people of this community make this region the best place to practice medicine.

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