Bay City-area housing market experiences growth during the pandemic
For the past decade, the Bay City housing market has been slowly growing. In the last year, home sales set new records. Experts point to a variety of factors driving the increase.
Midland County
Midland Street business owners plan to revitalize the district as a regional entertainment hub
The Midland Street Business District plans to host events and concerts throughout summer of 2021. To kick it off, the district has created Fish Fry Friday and a hashtag, #MeetMeOnMidlandStreet.
The ice fishing season may be ending in Bay City, but don’t put your shanty away just yet
Operation Shantyville has grown from one man’s mission to support local businesses into a community phenomenon as diners pack their tents to eat outdoors, extending the capacity of area restaurants.
Bay City restaurant owners dish out warm meals and support to those in need
Greg Kimbrue and Earl Bovia choose community over competition as they use their restaurants to repeatedly support those in need through a variety of fundraising and community outreach events.
Region celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by awarding scholarships to Bay County students
The region celebrated Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy this week by honoring local students and community leaders.
Q&A: United Way of Bay County Interim President & CEO Michael Bacigalupo
As the interim president & CEO of the United Way of Bay County, Michael Bacigalupo plans to focus on serving community members who most need help.
Bay City natives open art gallery and custom services workshop on Midland Street
Four Bay City Western High School graduates opened a new art gallery and workshop in Bay City's Midland Street entertainment district.
Focusing on early childhood education is the secret to success in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Bay-Arenac and Midland Great Start Collaborative agencies offer a wealth of resources for parents, caregivers, and business owners. To learn more, you’re invited to a free, virtual screening and panel discussion of “Starting at Zero,” a film highlighting the importance of early childhood education.
Great Lakes Bay Pride looks to 2021 as a year filled with growth and change
Great Lakes Bay Pride is focusing on four areas – developing a referral system, improving access to programs, creating a physical space, and restoring programs canceled in 2020.
Tours of light displays and cross-country skiing trips add socially-distant fun to the holidays
Outdoor light displays and sing-alongs help make the holidays festive while still following health departments guidelines for slowing the spread of COVID-19.
