John Rhymes, Founder of the Institute of R.H.Y.M.E.S. has been a mentor for many years, making a positive impact on Flint’s young people. Founded in 2002, the nonprofit organization sees the value in everyone. “We want to be a catalyst for positive change,” he says. “Our goal is to equip the future generation with tools

The Flint Central Church of the Nazarene has spent the year joyfully celebrating its 100th anniversary! And according to Chief Pastor Rob Prince, while celebrating the past is significant, the best days are ahead! “We are excited about our great past but we have an even better future,” says the pastor. While an official celebration

This year, Powers Catholic High School is celebrating a milestone — its 50th anniversary. The private Roman Catholic High School is currently located at the former site of the Michigan School for the Deaf building in Downtown Flint, which was transformed into a state-of-the-art high school campus. The school was previously located off Carpenter Road

Tucked away Downtown on Harrison St. stands the last icon of the vibrant days of Flint’s Floral Park neighborhood. Opened in 1921 by Magnus Clark as the Maple Leaf, Golden Leaf Club continues to be the city’s premier jazz haunt for enthusiasts, fans and musicians. It is the oldest African-American owned venue in Genesee County,

Flint’s Lydia Taylor named semifinalist in the sixth annual Breakthrough Global Challenge. In early September, the Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced the top 30 student semifinalists in the sixth annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge global science video competition and one of Flint’s own made the cut. Lydia Taylor, a student at Mott Middle College High School, entered

September is National Recovery Month — a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. The Serenity House in Flint is hosting their Annual Flint Recovery Walk & Rally, which

YouthQuest, a no-cost after-school enrichment program operated by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its tenth anniversary in July. “This is a huge milestone!” exclaims Nefertari Jones, Program Director. “We are a mainstay and still going strong!” YouthQuest provides after-school activities that focus on: academic support, enrichment, physical fitness and healthy behaviors, nutrition

This summer, Flint kindergarten teacher, Jessica Reed, received a makeover of her classroom at Northridge Academy. This fantastic surprise was all due to the generosity of a longtime family friend, Melanie Ralbusky, a former teacher who is now a designer. For over 20 years, Ralbusky brought her passion and creativity to the classroom while teaching

Greater Flint college students will return to class soon … what can they expect? Local institutions shared their thoughts with My City Magazine.   Mott Community College How will the COVID-19 crisis change the 2020-2021 school year at Mott Community College (MCC)? As we transition to the “new normal,” MCC has adopted an intentional five-phase

This year has been a tough one in our United States. As we are bounced from one tragedy to another, the one true constant has been frustration. Frustration that things aren’t working. Frustration that we feel helpless. Frustration due to cancelled plans, missed friends and loved ones. And, frustration at the lack of answers. If

For the fifth year, the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety (DPS) River Trail Watchers are back patrolling the Flint River. The trail begins near Downtown Flint at the UM-Flint campus and heads north along both sides of the Flint River to Bluebell Beach. In 2010, the trail was extended from the University west