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Hi Tri Cities, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Fireworks for America’s 250th, Joshua Bell with Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and St Patrick’s Day Parade + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around the Tri Cities protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Four-day celebration taking shape: Bay City is planning a fireworks festival for America’s 250th with festivities on Saginaw Riverfront, as organizers unveiled details earlier this week at 11 a.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront — see what’s planned here.
Infrastructure upgrades and jobs: A $27 million rebuild of M-20 and Business US-10 in Midland will begin March 9, with work through November 2027. Early on, Indian Street and Patrick Road become two-way — see how traffic will change.
New restaurant gets approval: With the former Lover’s Lane now demolished, Raising Cane’s will start building soon in Kochville Township, bringing chicken favorites to the Tri Cities with plans to open later this year — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Burger mood, unlocked: Big O Burgers & Barbecue turns cravings into happy-plate moments with juicy patties, smoky edges, and playful builds (yes, there’s a mac-and-cheese situation) that hit the spot after a long day. Grab friends, snag a corner table, and make midweek feel like a small victory.
Closet time travel, anyone? D’s Nostalgic Alley stacks one-of-a-kind vintage: tailored dresses, classic jackets, and accessories, so weekday fits feel more found than fast-fashion. Then browse antique jewelry and vinyl for just-right extras that make outfits pop… and maybe your living room, too.
Wings, the easy win: Whether it’s midweek motivation or a small victory, Boulevard Lounge serves Bully Hot Wings and all the comforting standbys. A Midland staple since 1956, it’s the kind of place you enter and instantly spot friends you didn’t plan on seeing, then stay longer than you meant to.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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🎨 Mosaic Vanity Trays @ St. Julian Winery (Frankenmuth) | Monday (3/9) at 6:00 PM – Wine and wielding tiny tiles at Frankenmuth’s St. Julian tasting room? Call it self-care. Spend an easy evening making a mosaic vanity tray, sipping something Michigan-made, and leaving with a finished piece that only needs an overnight dry, no experience, just decent taste, required.
🎻 Joshua Bell and more @ Temple Theatre (Saginaw) | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 PM – Joshua Bell rolls into town with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, serving the kind of precision and warmth that makes you sit up straighter. If you like goosebumps, elegance, and bragging rights at brunch, consider this your cultural tune-up.
🐶 Canine Carnival @ Feeders Pet Supply (Bay City) | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – If your dog manages your social life, bring them to Canine Carnival with Bay County Animal Services, a fundraiser where donations become raffle tickets. Expect games, a photo booth because you need more dog pics, 20% off nail trims, and prizes like a riding lesson.
🌸 Springtime Spectacular Craft Parade @ Running with Scissors – Craft Workshops (Saginaw) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Shake off winter at an all-day craft retreat at Running with Scissors Studio in Saginaw, basically adult art class with better snacks. Make five display-worthy projects with step-by-step help, enjoy breakfast, lunch, and treats, then head home with real décor, not a glitter hangover.
🌶 Chili Cookoff @ Tiffany’s Food and Spirits (Frankenmuth) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 AM – Think your chili is legendary, or are you just legendary at eating it? Tiffany’s hosts a throwdown with unlimited samples for five bucks, ten to enter your pot, and shamrocks to buy, all supporting MDA. Expect big flavors, bigger opinions, and one cinnamon crusader.
🍁 An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse @ Chippewa Nature Center (Midland) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Maple season’s in full swing, and weekends in March you can drop by the Sugarhouse to watch sap turn into syrup, peek in tree buckets, and bask in that sweet steam. It’s free, all ages with an adult, and smells better than your brunch.
🍀 St Patrick’s Day Parade @ Center and Park Avenues (Bay City) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Bay City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is taking over downtown with marching bands, floats, and the annual reminder that green looks good on exactly three people. We’re posting up curbside, cheering with the neighbors, and pretending we remember every verse of Danny Boy.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Tri Cities report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 55°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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