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Dinner Under the LightsBuckham Alley, Downtown | 9.14.2024

On a lovely, late summer evening, one of Flint’s most popular urban spaces was transformed into an elegant venue for an elevated dining experience. Friends of The Alley hosted 75....

On a lovely, late summer evening, one of Flint’s most popular urban spaces was transformed into an elegant venue for an elevated dining experience. Friends of The Alley hosted 75 guests who enjoyed a plated, multi-course dinner prepared by local chefs Dustin Totten, Anthony Guiett and Andre Rowels (On the Fly Service Solutions). The adventurous menu included Risotto Arancini with Bourbon Pear Compote, Braised Short Rib with Cheddar Andouille Polenta and a Deconstructed Lemon Tart for dessert. Diners enjoyed cocktails and live jazz provided by the Caleb Robinson Trio, then danced into the evening with DJRudeBoi.

Night at the Museum Sloan Museum of Discovery | 9.21.2024

Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium recently hosted their 10th Annual Night at the Museum event, themed “The Big Easy NOLA,” celebrating the spirited culture of New Orleans. Over 200 guests....

Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium recently hosted their 10th Annual Night at the Museum event, themed “The Big Easy NOLA,” celebrating the spirited culture of New Orleans. Over 200 guests enjoyed an evening filled with the distinctive flair of Zydeco music, Creole cuisine, historic architecture and lively nightlife. As the largest and most important fundraiser of the year, the event supports STEM education and programming for both institutions.

My City Digital Edition | November 2024

From the PublisherOctober 2024

Fall is here, and if you’re like me, you’ve already traded your iced coffee for something pumpkin-flavored and embraced the crisp air (and football, of course – GO BLUE!). As....

Fall is here, and if you’re like me, you’ve already traded your iced coffee for something pumpkin-flavored and embraced the crisp air (and football, of course – GO BLUE!). As cooler temperatures roll in, this issue offers stories to warm your heart and keep you entertained.

Meet the stars of our Pet Search!

From playful pups to cuddly cats and even a beautiful bearded dragon, these beloved pets captured our hearts. The Out-Of-This World-Spectacular Pet Star 2024: Ruckus Owner: Tammy Bartz My 13.5-year-old....

From playful pups to cuddly cats and even a beautiful bearded dragon, these beloved pets captured our hearts.

7 Questions with… Fred HenslerFounder and CEO, Sapphire Blue Investment Partners, Inc.

On his decades-long mission to simplify financial management, Fred has often been referred to as the “financial advisor’s advisor.” He has not only guided individuals and corporations but has also....

On his decades-long mission to simplify financial management, Fred has often been referred to as the “financial advisor’s advisor.” He has not only guided individuals and corporations but has also trained other financial advisors in his effective strategies. He authored the investment series “The Ostrich Syndrome: How to Get Your Head Out of the Sand and Take Control of Your Financial Future,” sharing insights and lessons learned from the financial missteps of others. His belief is that anyone can learn from these experiences to create meaningful change in their lives.

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Dinner Under the LightsBuckham Alley, Downtown | 9.14.2024

On a lovely, late summer evening, one of Flint’s most popular urban spaces was transformed into an elegant venue for an elevated dining experience. Friends of The Alley hosted 75....

On a lovely, late summer evening, one of Flint’s most popular urban spaces was transformed into an elegant venue for an elevated dining experience. Friends of The Alley hosted 75 guests who enjoyed a plated, multi-course dinner prepared by local chefs Dustin Totten, Anthony Guiett and Andre Rowels (On the Fly Service Solutions). The adventurous menu included Risotto Arancini with Bourbon Pear Compote, Braised Short Rib with Cheddar Andouille Polenta and a Deconstructed Lemon Tart for dessert. Diners enjoyed cocktails and live jazz provided by the Caleb Robinson Trio, then danced into the evening with DJRudeBoi.

Night at the Museum Sloan Museum of Discovery | 9.21.2024

Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium recently hosted their 10th Annual Night at the Museum event, themed “The Big Easy NOLA,” celebrating the spirited culture of New Orleans. Over 200 guests....

Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium recently hosted their 10th Annual Night at the Museum event, themed “The Big Easy NOLA,” celebrating the spirited culture of New Orleans. Over 200 guests enjoyed an evening filled with the distinctive flair of Zydeco music, Creole cuisine, historic architecture and lively nightlife. As the largest and most important fundraiser of the year, the event supports STEM education and programming for both institutions.

My City Digital Edition | November 2024

From the PublisherOctober 2024

Fall is here, and if you’re like me, you’ve already traded your iced coffee for something pumpkin-flavored and embraced the crisp air (and football, of course – GO BLUE!). As....

Fall is here, and if you’re like me, you’ve already traded your iced coffee for something pumpkin-flavored and embraced the crisp air (and football, of course – GO BLUE!). As cooler temperatures roll in, this issue offers stories to warm your heart and keep you entertained.

Meet the stars of our Pet Search!

From playful pups to cuddly cats and even a beautiful bearded dragon, these beloved pets captured our hearts. The Out-Of-This World-Spectacular Pet Star 2024: Ruckus Owner: Tammy Bartz My 13.5-year-old....

From playful pups to cuddly cats and even a beautiful bearded dragon, these beloved pets captured our hearts.

7 Questions with… Fred HenslerFounder and CEO, Sapphire Blue Investment Partners, Inc.

On his decades-long mission to simplify financial management, Fred has often been referred to as the “financial advisor’s advisor.” He has not only guided individuals and corporations but has also....

On his decades-long mission to simplify financial management, Fred has often been referred to as the “financial advisor’s advisor.” He has not only guided individuals and corporations but has also trained other financial advisors in his effective strategies. He authored the investment series “The Ostrich Syndrome: How to Get Your Head Out of the Sand and Take Control of Your Financial Future,” sharing insights and lessons learned from the financial missteps of others. His belief is that anyone can learn from these experiences to create meaningful change in their lives.

2026 City’s Choice Awards Winners

Articles

Second ChancesHope Awaits at the Humane Society

Meet Val She loves toys and needs a good home with no dogs This is Val! She is approximately 3½ years old, and her adoption fee is $125. She has been at the Humane Society of Genesee County (HSGC) since January 5. She was brought to the shelter because of a housing issue. Val loves

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Josh and Emily Warda’s LOVE STORY

Photos courtesy of Liv With Light LLC   How and when did you first meet? We met while in high school at Powers Catholic. We started dating at the end of sophomore year and have been together ever since. Tell us about the proposal. It took place at Emily’s favorite place on earth, Platte Lake.

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COLUMNS

You Don’t Have to Be a Victim to Stand Up to a Bully

Ask most people, and they can remember a bully from their childhood. Bullying is unfortunately part of the landscape in many school settings. We have come a long way toward building awareness and working on prevention. October, for example, is National Bullying Prevention Month. But the bullies are still out there. A million years ago,

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Happiest Place on Earth

For my son’s 8th birthday, we decided to break open our piggy banks and take him to Disney World. Eight is pretty much the perfect age, by my estimation. Old enough to walk around by himself — no carrying or strollers required. Old enough to remember the trip and treasure the memory. But still young

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EDITORS LETTERS

Editor’s Letter

October is here. The kids are settling into their school routines while busy parents and we grandparents are entering activities onto our calendars and into our phones so we won’t miss a thing. The days are cooler, leaves are beginning to fall, apple orchards are calling our names, college football is in full stride and

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Editor’s Letter

September is here, and I’m not sure how I feel about that. It seems like it was just spring, and somehow I didn’t find enough time over the summer to do everything I had hoped. We stayed busy, hosting a golf outing in June, celebrating several birthdays in July, and enjoying a family weekend getaway

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SPONSORED

Seven Decades of Family, Food and TraditionA Davison landmark built on loyalty, memories and a love of bringing people together

For more than seven decades, Whitey’s Restaurant has been much more than a place to enjoy a great meal. Since opening in 1955, the Davison landmark has become a gathering place where generations of families have celebrated milestones, shared Friday night dinners and created the everyday memories that often become the most cherished. For the

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The Vault DowntownHistoric Architecture. Modern Flavor.

One of Downtown Fenton’s newest dining destinations is rooted in one of the city’s oldest stories. Housed inside a beautifully restored former bank at 100 S. Leroy St., The Vault has transformed a piece of Fenton’s history into a sophisticated seafood and steakhouse where the building’s past is as much a part of the experience

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EATS

A Fresh Vision for a Beloved Dining Destination

By Sharon Stone Since opening in 1995, Sagano Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse has built a reputation for delivering a unique Asian dining experience featuring creative cuisine, fresh sushi, and entertaining hibachi prepared by exceptional chefs. With a commitment to quality food, hospitality, and memorable experiences, Sagano has become a favorite destination for celebrations, special occasions,

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Big Flavor, Big Portions and a Local Owner Who Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

Tucked into the Silver Pointe Shopping Center on Silver Parkway in Fenton, Hippo’s Pizza may be easy to overlook from the road, but locals who have discovered it know there’s something different about this independently owned restaurant. For owner John Forsmark, a Fenton native and U.S. veteran, Hippo’s isn’t part of a national chain or

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