The Spirit of Rat-rodding Mike Stormer & His 1949 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 62
For as long as he can remember, Mike Stormer has loved old…
Mother-and-Son Adventure
This summer, I took my son to Spain. It was my first…
It’s Just Delightful!
I don’t know how I made it this far in life without…
See Your Friends in Person
Thanks to Facebook, I have reconnected with friends I have known since…
Is the Economy in a Recession?
Real gross domestic product (GDP), which is the inflation-adjusted final value of…
They’re Just the Singers in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band
In my July column, I mentioned that when I was a kid,…
Time To Rock Fall Fashions
It’s never too early to start thinking about fall fashion, which is…
Kuhmute Powering the Future of Micromobility
Based in Flint, Kuhmute is leading the way in electric vehicle (EV)…
Paying Respect to the Masters The Market Mural
For 15 years, Steve Wood displayed his exceptional, detailed portraits at Art…
A Passion for Printmaking Meet Artist Janice McCoy
For local artist Janice McCoy, making art is as necessary and natural…
Flint Teacher is Cranbrook’s Outstanding Educator
Melissa Koronka, a science teacher at the Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA) in…
Why is Everyone so Concerned About Inflation?
Until the previous year, the concept of economic inflation was nothing more…
Cheers and Tears
Going to Parris Island, SC to watch my grandson Mack graduate from…
The Mayors of Flint Part 9: The Pinnacle of Production
From the mid-1940s to the beginning of the 1960s, Flint was operating…
18th Annual Back to the Bricks
Genesee County/Downtown Flint 8.8-20.2022 All roads lead Back to the Bricks®! This…
Flint Drop Fest 2022
Downtown Flint 8.13.2022 The skies were gray, but the high-energy music was…
Over the Edge 2022
8.12-13.2022 The Durant On a balmy summer weekend, a group of over…
Traveling Taste in Fenton
Various Locations 8.17.2022 From bagels and barbecue to sliders, Italian and Mediterranean…
From the Publisher August 2022
Dear Readers, I hope you’ve been enjoying the heat – we’ll be…
All Aboard! Behind the Scenes at Huckleberry Railroad
About Huckleberry Railroad It has been said that the Huckleberry Railroad got…
Beale St. Smokehouse BBQ New Place, Same Great Food
There’s a place in Fenton where all the meats are cooked “low…
Welcoming the Heat
I’ve never known heat like a Texas summer. Humid, blistering, melt-like-Velveeta-in-the-microwave heat.…
Empowering Our Youth Active Boys in Christ
Founded in 2017 by Pastor Derrick Watkins of Jachin Baptist Church in…
7 Questions with Amber Taylor CTA Executive Director, Back to the Bricks
A Certified Tourism Ambassador for around six years, Amber has been the…
Vicariant Tonight, We Live
It’s all about the show. When that first note hits, when the…
Native House Ceramic Co. Evoking the Natural World
At Native House Ceramic Co., Meg Bundy harnesses the beauty, power, durability…
Breakfast for Dinner Apple Pancakes
When I was growing up, “breakfast for dinner” was a staple meal.…
Where the Bears Aren’t
Just one month ago, I was suffering a bit of anxiety about…
Woodstock A Time for Peace & Love
In August of 1969, over 450,000 people from all walks of life…
The Mayors of Flint Part 8: A Company Town
In the late 1920s, Flint was hoppin’. The automobile industry was driving…