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Great Lakes Bay Harvest Market announced Foodie Fridays to showcase local vendors and fresh foods.

The market will hold the recurring event on upcoming Fridays, inviting community members to sample local flavors and celebrate the region’s culinary scene.

Bay City nonprofit United We Go is hosting its week-long City of Mural festival to add four new murals to local landmarks and bring the community closer with public art; the event builds on past efforts that created 18 murals.

After a hiatus since 2019, the Linwood Pickle Festival is back at Bicentennial Park through Sunday, Aug.

16. The festival held a Pickle Dog Pageant on Aug. 13 where Denali won first place, and today families can enjoy games + crafts along with sports and vendors.

The Bay Area Community Foundation has expanded the Bay Commitment Scholarship to a 4-year renewable award, increasing its total to $4,250 and allowing unused funds to be transferred between eligible colleges starting with the 2026 cycle, offering more flexibility for first-generation college students (partnering with Complete College Advising for support).

A new study from Michigan State University found that nearly one in five Michigan adults have chosen not to have children.

It reviewed 20,000 responses nationwide and showed that factors like age and marital status (rather than local costs) have played a key role in these personal decisions.

Bay City high school football fans can vote for the 2026 regular season's biggest game, choosing from storied rivalries and new debuts like Bay City Central vs. Bay City Western — a local classic set to add extra week 9 drama.