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Social media can improve our connection to people from far away, but it also can lead to unrealistic expectations.

Social media broadens our world, but also can harm our mental health

Voices of Youth writer Elyse Hompstead explains how students and teachers feel about the good and bad of social media platforms

Caregivers for people living with dementia are invited to support groups and trainings available through Golden Horizons Adult Day Center.
Training and support groups help caregivers and people living with dementia

The grant-funded Dementia Training Project allows Golden Horizons Adult Day Center to provide support and guidance for area caregivers. Funding for the project comes from Bay Area Community Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Fund.

Jason Lynch, at left, and Mike Hewitt are among the world-class trick-shot players coming to Bay City this month for the  World Championship Artistic Pool Tournament.
World-class trick-shot players are coming to Bay City for a championship tournament in February

Since 2000, the World Pool Association has recognized artistic pool as a legitimate cue sport. From Feb. 7-10, some of the best trick-shot pool players in the world will gather in Bay City.  

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Winter is the time to celebrate with comfort foods, natural beauty, and local entertainment venues

Whether you celebrate winter's beauty while walking on a trail near the Saginaw River or sipping a hot chocolate inside a warm, cozy restaurant, the Great Lakes Bay Region offers a variety of winter wonderland experiences.

John Ratajczak and Keagan Wardynski, 2023 BAISD Career Center graduates, say what they learned in high school helped them land good-paying jobs in Southeast Michigan. (Photo courtesy of the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center)
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center links recent graduates to jobs

High school students are earning real-world experience in the skilled trades even before they graduate from the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center  

State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, speaks at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 State Legislative Luncheon. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet)
Long-time advocate for children, Sen. McDonald Rivet plans to focus on child care in 2024

As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City.

Hope for the Holidays: Local agencies playing Santa for families who need a little extra right now

The Great Lakes Bay Region has resources ready to help those struggling financially this holiday season.  

Students at Western High School have opportunities to learn about work and education after high school, helping them make life decisions. (Photo courtesy of Bay City Western High School)
Life after high school leads students to college, the military, and the skilled trades

Local high schools are inviting students to consider a range of opportunities after graduation. The schools invite alumni in different fields, military recruiters, college representatives, and others to talk to the students about what it takes to succeed.  

Mónica Guzmán, who wrote 'I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times,' is coming to Delta College in April. The public is invited to her free lecture.
Delta College is growing in terms of students and programs

As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Dr. Michael Gavin from Delta College.

Graphic courtesy of Business by the Bay: Pitch Your Future
Bay City entrepreneurs pitch their dreams to a panel of judges in hopes of winning $5,000

Five businesses – Princess and the Hound, LoLoBee's Lounge, Bayside Buggies, Calypso Wine Bar, and Bay City Boat Rental – competed on Wednesday night for thousands of dollars to realize their entrepreneurial dreams

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