Congratulations are in order to the Area 13 Special Olympics of Michigan – the men’s volleyball team won the gold medal against Uruguay, 2-1, at the World Games in Los Angeles. All 12 team members are from Genesee County, and they all attend, or are alumni, of Elmer Knopf Learning Center in Flint. Since 2002,
There are many students in the Greater Flint Area who contribute to the College Town atmosphere. This year, there were 8,937 students who enrolled to attend Mott Community College. Overall, there were 30,000 students pursuing higher education at University of Michigan-Flint, 9,000 at Baker College and 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students attending Kettering University. Adding
Thousands of runners will hit the bricks of Downtown Flint on the third Saturday in August – to run, walk or wheel in the 39th Annual HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races. While runners from all over the world participate, the heart and soul of this event are the dedicated competitors from the Greater Flint area,
Darkened under shadows of the city’s economic hardship, Flint’s vast Mott Park acreage is split by the Flint River and connected by a quaint pedestrian bridge. Old tennis courts sport new nets, a freshly-painted playground still has a cool rocket ship slide that has stood the test of time, and a once lively golf course
The new Genesys PACE facility held its open house Thursday, July 30th from 5pm to 7pm. The PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) facility allows 55 and over residents to remain independent, while still receiving round-the-clock medical and supportive services, whether they are at the facility, or in their own homes. PACE’s interdisciplinary
AMBUCS is a 501c3 non-profit service organization that fundraises for custom-made tricycles for children and veterans with disabilities. This Saturday, August 1st, the Mid-Michigan Chapter of AMBUCS is hosting, “Bikes for Trykes,” / Joe’s Ride with proceeds helping purchase therapy tricycles for local disabled children and veterans. The Mid-Michigan Chapter is pairing up this year with
Need help learning how to operate your digital reading devices? Today, Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library presents the OverDrive Event, which is an opportunity to teach book lovers how to use their Kindles, Nooks, iPads, and audiobook apps. “People bring these gadgets and don’t know how to use them,” says Eileen, the library’s Communications Relations Manager. “This
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
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. Last month, the University of Michigan-Flint and Mott Community College weighed in on the issue. This month, Kettering University and Baker
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live with a disability? Maybe you’ve wondered about the appropriate thing to say to a disabled person– or maybe you are a person who lives with a disability and are bothered by the odd way that members of the public sometimes treat you. The Disability Mini Expo
Flint SOUP is dishing up more bowls than ever before – which translates to even greater support each year for local community projects. Started in 2012 by Adrian Montague, Flint SOUP is a monthly dinner that raises startup money for creative projects in the Greater Flint. According to Adrian, it has grown from 40 to
