For some people, Friday the 13th may be an unlucky day; but it was a pretty special day for residents of Genesee County. On Friday, January 13, the treehouse built last August by Treehouse Master, Pete Nelson and his crew at Genesee County’s For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, was featured on an episode of Animal
On January 26th, The Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC) held its Voice of the River Annual Celebration at Whiting Auditorium. Highlighting all the wonderful features of the Flint River, the event featured a “Demolish the Hamilton Dam” fundraiser, as well as food, a cash bar and silent auction. The group also shared information about their
Construction of a new early childhood education center on the Durant-Tuuri-Mott Community School campus began today, thanks to $9 million in support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. At just over 36,000 square feet, this new education center will feature 18 classrooms, as well as many other community rooms that can be used beyond a
If there’s one word that describes the content in every issue of My City, it’s VARIETY! With 2016 now behind us, we thought it would be fun to re-visit some reader-favorites. January Market Deli by Hoffman This “My Eats” piece featured this popular deli located in the Flint Farmers’ Market, right next to Mark’s other
There are two things Glenn and Essence Wilson have in common: they love their hometown and they love helping people. The couple who founded Communities First, Inc. a non-profit organization committed to promoting and providing an improved quality of life for residents through economic development and affordable housing solutions, is doing just that – helping
“I resolve to see more movies in bargain matinees (to save money) and give more “smaller” titles a chance.” Ed Bradley Author/My City Contributing Writer “I have it narrowed it down to three: Expand my comfort zone; listen more attentively; get more fit.” Lisa Briggs My City Contributing Writer
From the humblest of beginnings, Thomas Yeotis emerged to lead the most blessed of lives. In fact, when he recalls his youth, emotion still overcomes the beloved, retired judge and Greater Flint Sports Hall of Fame and Mott Community College Bruin Club Co-founder, who turns 87 years old this month. “In 1929, my mother [Georgia]
Throughout 2016, many local organizations, programs and events celebrated milestone anniversaries. My City congratulates all these fantastic groups for their contributions to enriching the Greater Flint community. Applewood Estate – 100th This May, Applewood Estate opened its doors for public tours of both the grounds and inside the home where Flint’s famous Mott family once
On November 9, 2016, the Junior League of Flint hosted its annual Bus Tour. The free tour started at Ele’s Place, then toured its other community partners: The Shelter of Flint and the YWCA. At each facility, attendees received a tour and historical background. Each year, the Junior League hosts this tour to highlight
The Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative (UEI) announced the successful completion of its third annual Urban Entrepreneurship Symposium, which was held in Flint from October 19 to 21. The UEI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation offering programming and resources that encourage, facilitate and enable the development of for-profit businesses that explicitly and intentionally address the needs
“At the end of the day, it’s important to me and the staff to ask ourselves what we would do for our own children if they were in need.” Mindy Prusa, President & CEO Celebrating its 90th anniversary, Whaley Children’s Center is a venerable facility that has provided many kids with a childhood that they would
“We’ve got to continue trying to make a difference for the younger generations.” Dr. Jessie Muldrew About six decades ago, a young Jessie McFadden walked the campus paths of Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal College (AM&N) not knowing she’d accomplish so much. She would relocate to Michigan, celebrate 58 years of marriage to Charles Muldrew,
