Yes, Santa is real!
For most parents, one of life’s saddest moments is when their child…
One of Santa’s Cutest Helpers Celebrates 40 Years on the Job
He doesn’t build toys, bake cookies or fly through the night delivering…
Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem
In our joy, we think we hear a whisper. At first it…
Ringing in the New Year!
New Year’s Eve, also known as Old Year’s Day or St. Sylvester’s…
‘TIS the Season to Shop Local!
For our final article of 2023, Team SHIFT wants to start by…
How Deglobalization Could Affect Your Portfolio
In recent years, the world has witnessed a notable shift away from…
Remember the Alamo?
In early November we found ourselves, once again, in the car on…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Commonly known as the “winter blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder – or SAD…
Tapology 2023: Fall Tap FestivalFIM Dort Music Center & FIM Whiting | 11.2-5.2023
A celebration of faith, tradition, generational connections and community, this multifaceted event…
18th Annual Ties & Tails Gala: Humane Society FundraiserCaptain’s Club at Woodfield | 11.18.2023
Following an elegant champagne reception and silent auction, attendees enjoyed a buffet…
Catholic Charities: Chair-ity Event 2023St. Michael’s Conference Center | 10.26.2023
Just over 200 individuals gathered for this evening of food and fun…
From the Publisher November 2023
Dear Readers, Let the holiday season begin! It seems like some community…
Honored to Serve
Roger Sharp is a proud man. He’s proud of his time spent…
Preserving an ArtformIndian Dance Teacher Receives Michigan Heritage Award
On October 14, Ashoka Rao, Founder and Artistic Director of Nrityanjali, a…
Sacred Heart VillageGiving Hope to our Heroes
For many of the people of Greater Flint, homelessness has been a…
25 Years in Waiting GFAC Ready to Begin Renovations
Since its inception in 1967, the Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC) has…
Permanent Change
Travis Crossley fondly recalls the creative, early-teens version of himself. Back then,…
Charlie’s Forever FarmThe Home They Deserve
Cash, June, Pie, Grace, Willow, Levi, Imogene and Finn are the names…
Synthia LooperMusic Through Time & Space
It started with hearsay, comments inadvertently overheard. While sitting in a small,…
Nutrition and Diabetes
As of 2019, according to the American Diabetes Association®, over 37 million…
Passive vs. Active Investing Choosing Your Path to Wealth
Investing is often hailed as the key to financial success and independence.…
A Chance Adventure
Sometimes, the best kind of adventures are the ones you didn’t even…
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“on Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and…
There Will Not Be a Second Bailout
Hopefully, the UAW strike will be settled by the time this column…
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Behind Champ’s deep, soulful eyes lies a story, one only he will…
Shop YOUR City
Tis the season for sweaters, sparkles, good cheer and, of course, gift-giving!…
November Icons: The Cornucopia
Since before many of us can remember, the cornucopia has been a…
Dreaming of a “Friendsgiving” Celebration
Every November, casual conversations with friends include inquiries about their plans for…
14th Annual Art on Tap: Beer, Bourbon, BBQFlint Institute of Arts | 10.13.2023
This community favorite fall fundraiser featured sampling of many local craft beers…