
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…

11.11.11
“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…

Shelter animals have medical emergencies, too
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…

Mott Community College | Centennial Celebration WeekendDowntown Flint, MCC Campus | 9.22-23.2023
On September 23, 1923, the first group of students began taking courses…

Pink Night PaloozaFIM Capitol Theatre | 10.19.2023
The FIM Capitol Theatre was lit up pink in celebration of this…

From the PublisherOctober 2023
Dear Readers, As we produced this issue, the hot August weather made…

7 Questions with… Taliah Abdullah Executive Director Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
After a comprehensive search process last spring, the Gloria Coles Flint Public…

Calling all Witches!Are you a good witch or a bad witch?
You are invited to come out and have a bewitching good time…

Welcome to “The Green Way Outdoors”
Kyle Green remembers his first deer hunt. “I was eight years old…

The My City Out-of-This-World Pet Stars of 2023
We think the Hawaiians say it best: you are not your pet’s…

Loving the Journey Claire Patterson Jiu-Jitsu Champion
When competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches, 11-year-old Claire Patterson frequently displays an…

The Horror Guys Experts in Film Fright
When the lights go out and the room goes quiet, Flint residents…

My City Goes Shopping | Editor’s Picks Town By Town
It’s never too soon to start preparing for upcoming celebrations and that…

Hand Pies Are Where It’s At!
I have in the last few years rediscovered the joys of hand…

Eating for Longevity Nutrition for Older Adults
As we get older, our bodies are continually changing the way they…

Are You a Member of the “Sandwich Generation”? How to help your aging parents
If you have kids in school plus parents who need more help…

Holiday Happenings Town By Town
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas … OH, MY! There is a major holiday…

Living Trusts 101: A Michigan Resident’s Essential Guide
When it comes to estate planning, Michiganders have a powerful tool at…

The Federal Reserve is Not Independent
One of the myths found in economics textbooks and perpetuated by some…

How to Make a Monster Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
It’s October … the month of ghosts and goblins, vampires and werewolves.…

Navigator
My last partner and I had a terrific system for traveling. It…

Organized Crime
I have two kids, ages eight and nine. Let’s say that they…