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Since the beginning, Bay City Bridge Partners has pledged to be an active member of the community.

The company buying two Bay City bridges wants to connect with the community

Bay City Bridge Partners promises to hire local workers and expects bridges improvements will promote economic development in the community.

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Five cool places to take your kids this winter in Bay County

Museums, donuts, and indoor pools keep kids (and adults) entertained on chilly winter days.

For centuries, baristas have sculpted frothy milk into artistic designs on top of steaming cups of latte. Recently in Bay City, the art form become a competition.
Photo Essay: Latte Art Throwdown in Bay City

Sixteen baristas from around the state gathered in Downtown Bay City to test their skills and decide who is the best latte artist.

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.

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.   

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.  

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