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New behavior and speech therapy center celebrates its expanded facility in Bay City

Encompass Therapy Center built a new, larger center, allowing it to double the number of children it serves. The center offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and speech therapy services.  

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Hell’s Half Mile brings re-imagined festival to Bay City

The spotlight shines on the annual Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival this fall as organizers plan both in-person and virtual events.


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As food insecurity rises, area agencies are looking to the community for help

Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Great Lakes Bay Region soup kitchens and what you can do to help.


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Blog: We’re safer together – even while 6 feet apart

The pandemic trapped many survivors of domestic violence in homes with their abusers. As a result, the Bay Area Women's Center has changed the way it offers help.

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Annual fundraising event for child abuse prevention programs moves online

Families can enjoy the 2020 Ducky Derby & Family Fun Fest from the comfort of their homes.

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Craft cocktail bar endures pandemic with expanded outdoor seating and cocktails to-go

Area bars offering cocktails to go as they continue to find new ways to serve patrons during the COVID-19 crisis.

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New bar owners want to 'bring something different' to the city's West Side

From Frank Sinatra Fridays to special events featuring dueling pianos, Mode's Tavern brings something unique to Bay City.

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Street art festival in Bay City goes virtual and attracts national attention

COVID-19 forced the 2020 Chalk Walk Art Festival off the streets and onto a virtual platform. Now, the Bay City festival is attracting artists from around the nation.

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Mid Michigan College launches new outdoor education effort with industry experts

A new collaboration between Mid Michigan College and Rusted Rooster Media brings new, collaborative, outdoor education to the region.  

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Kitchen design firm opens studio in Downtown Bay City

Since Heather Keit opened an interior design business in Downtown Bay City on June 1, she's noticed COVID-19 has people planning home improvement projects.

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Empowerment and body positivity are the foundations of a new lingerie business in Bay City

The owner of a long-awaited lingerie boutique in Downtown Bay City promises to carry beautiful products for women of all sizes.


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Lights! Camera! Action! Outdoor movies coming to Midland Street in August

The Great Lakes State Film Festival plans to show independent films on an outdoor screen in Bay City's Midland Street entertainment district in August and September.


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Two Bay City parks are getting makeovers

One Bay City park is turning into an open-air fitness center while another city park gets ready for new playground equipment.  

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New format for tax bills saves Bay City thousands of dollars

Since City Assessor Wade Slivik designed a post card format for tax bills in 2017, the city has saved about $50,000 on paper and postage.


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Photography studio quietly opens in Downtown Bay City amid a pandemic

Erin Poltorak, who hoped to open her photo studio in Downtown Bay City in mid-March, has used downtime caused by the COVID-19 crisis to learn new skills.  

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Letter from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay Future, and Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance

The leaders of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay Future, Inc., and Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance endorse wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  

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Anti-Racist Midland outlines a path for long-term policy change and community education

A multi-cultural group of past students at Midland Public Schools is aiming to change how issues of race are taught within education, reported in schools and considered by all through an effort called Anti-Racist Midland.


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The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational and Eat Great Food Festival head to the web

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational and Eat Great Food Festival are moving online for 2020 with a series of events planned for the coming weeks.


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Radio personality and Masonic Temple Director Adam Gac offers a one-day Bay City guide

From antiques and bingo to beer and hearty meals, Adam Gac describes the perfect day in Bay City.

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New grant opportunities available for non-profit organizations based in Bay County

The Community Foundation is offering COVID-19 mini grants to nonprofit organizations in Bay County. Grant applications are open now.  

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