There’s a new police dog in town, according to Sergeant Esther Campbell of the City of Flint Police Department. Sgt. Campbell is in charge of the department’s K-9 units and is also a former dog handler. My City Magazine had the opportunity meet her and the newest K-9 Unit – Officer Andy Grocholski and
Every year in February, the Genesee District Library hosts the Black History Month Brunch, an annual community event that recognizes people who make a positive impact in Genesee County. It started out small and has grown to be a large community celebration, according to Eileen Button, GDL Community Relations Manager. The 15th Annual Black History
On January 8, the Humane Society of Genesee County celebrated a milestone – its 90-year anniversary! The occasion was marked with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Burton Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by the essentials for any party: punch and cake. “Without the dedication of our staff and volunteers, the Humane Society wouldn’t be what
The concept for Black Classical Origins began 13 years ago when Richard King accepted a challenge from Dallas Dort, who was then chairman of the Flint Institute of Music, to think of more effective ways for the Flint Symphony Orchestra to reach out to Flint’s black middle class residents. Lennetta Coney soon joined the steering
For Craig Williams, Director of Bishop International Airport, 2015 was a busy year. He was appointed to the position in August 2014 by the Bishop International Airport Authority Board in a unanimous vote. Craig replaced long-time director Jim Rice, who retired after many years of service. “The first year went by so fast!” he exclaims.
The Flint River Watershed Coalition’s 2016 Voice of the River Annual Celebration was held on Thursday January 28 at Sloan Museum. The fundraiser included hors d’ oeuvres, a raffle and silent auction, as well as a priority viewing of Sloan Museum’s newest exhibit “Water’s Extreme Journey.” Tom Jones of the Genesee Country Drain Commission received
The Flint Water Coalition is an organization that represents individuals, businesses, community organizations, and local units of government who all share a vision of a healthier Flint River Watershed. At the event, there will be raffle tickets, a silent auction and a cash bar, as well as a priority viewing of Sloan Museum’s newest
The Humane Society of Genesee County celebrated a milestone today – its 90-year anniversary. In honor of the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the shelter by the Burton Chamber of Commerce. You can help celebrate with the Humane Society by adopting a pet. Adoptions Specials are available today and Saturday for all of
Even though the local disaster of the Whaley Historic House Museum’s roof catching fire was over a month ago, the discussion of restoration is still relevant. Luckily, no one was injured, but an artifact of Flint’s history has been significantly damaged and will take time and money to repair. Whaley Historic House’s history began
It’s a New Year and a new day for the newly elected mayor of the City of Flint, Karen Weaver. As the first woman in the city’s history to hold the position and facing the challenges of her first year in office, Karen took some time out of her busy day for an up close
On December 2, cancer survivors and families of those who lost their fight against cancer gathered to remember loved ones and celebrate the lives of cancer survivors at the first Tree of Love Event. Hosted by Genesys Health Foundation in partnership with the Holly community, the event was held in the atrium of Genesys Regional
The sensation of culture shock, by definition, is a feeling of disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar social environment. Communities First, Inc. of Flint enhances that definition by provoking, stimulating, and inspiring new perspectives within community families through this nationally recognized program. Culture Shock provides families with the opportunity to experience different
