The 2025 annual Family Winter Fun Fest includes fun, food, and games. A sensory room is part of the experience, held inside the Bay City Town Center.

Co-ops and internships bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace, helping students, schools, and local businesses.  

Local foundations are vital engines of growth and development in Bay County, channeling millions of dollars into critical community initiatives. From supporting educational opportunities for students of all ages to funding the creation of parks, trails, and cultural institutions, these organizations play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life.

Bay City is now home to two toll bridges. While that has many drivers planning ways to get around town without paying the tolls, General Manager Kevin Bischel says the bridges are helping our economy and community.  

As 2024 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from local schools to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Matt Schmidt, Superintendent of Bangor Township Schools.  

Stores and restaurants are celebrating the holidays and jingling all the way through December. Head into any local business district and you're sure to find decorations and special sales for a few more days.