Keeping a community tradition alive, the 59th Annual Greater Flint Olympian Games kicked off this morning at the Opening Ceremonies held at the Northwestern High School gymnasium. The flame was lit before hundreds of kids from a dozen area schools. Thousands of kids and adults will participate in 21 sports through July 25, 2015.
What is the definition of domestic violence? It is defined by the Department of Justice as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions – or threats of actions that influence another person.
In a three-part series, My City Magazine is examining the effect that the increasing number of students has on our economy and how educational institutions are impacting the revitalization of the Greater Flint area.
Flint is joining a growing list of communities that have created an environment that is safe and inviting for runners and walkers. Among the Runner Friendly Communities announced for 2015 are Lakeland, Florida; Detroit, Michigan and Flint, Michigan. The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) awards this designation to communities that have shown they have an infrastructure that can foster physical activity in a safe environment; they have a proven track record that organizations and businesses work together to promote running and walking as a healthy exercise and sport, and most importantly, there are positive relationships between the running community and local government.
Is the once thriving Vehicle City becoming a booming town recognized for its top-notch colleges and universities? Students can often be seen bustling around Downtown Flint, eating at local restaurants, and talking with their friends at coffee shops and their favorite hangouts. With the ever-growing presence of the young and ambitious college crowd, what effect does the increasing number of students have on our economy? How involved are the educational institutions in our community? In a three-part series, My City Magazine will examine this trend and look at just how colleges are affecting the revitalization of the Greater Flint area.
This month, the Flint Farmers’ Market celebrates the first anniversary of its move to the Downtown location and it’s been a booming success since the day it opened. “The market has become the hub of Downtown,” says Sean Gartland, Market Co-Manager along with Karianne Martus. “We’ve pretty much doubled our outside vendors.” Sean and Karianne sat down with My City Magazine to reflect on the growth and challenges of the last year. “It’s been overwhelmingly good,” says Karianne, but there has also been a learning curve. “Bigger spot, bigger problems, but also bigger successes,” she laughs.
