Ridgway White has led the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for nearly a decade, overseeing one of the nation’s most prominent philanthropic organizations while spearheading revitalization efforts in Downtown Flint.
Looking for the perfect venue to host your next special event in Flint? The Flint Farmers’ Market – a 2024 City’s Choice Award Winner – offers a variety of unique spaces that can be tailored to fit any occasion. Whether you’re planning a wedding, first birthday cake-smash, corporate gathering or anything in between, the Market’s event spaces offer charm, flexibility and a unique experience.
Whether it’s to acknowledge life’s most joyful occasions or those of sadness and loss, nothing expresses feelings and emotions like giving and receiving the thoughtful gift of beautiful flowers and floral arrangements. Usually considered a symbol of love and caring, flowers can also convey other emotions – from happiness, appreciation and affection to sympathy, gratitude or even an apology. Flowers help to communicate feelings in a way that few objects can.
On his decades-long mission to simplify financial management, Fred has often been referred to as the “financial advisor’s advisor.” He has not only guided individuals and corporations but has also trained other financial advisors in his effective strategies. He authored the investment series “The Ostrich Syndrome: How to Get Your Head Out of the Sand and Take Control of Your Financial Future,” sharing insights and lessons learned from the financial missteps of others. His belief is that anyone can learn from these experiences to create meaningful change in their lives.
Whether a dog, cat, bird, rabbit or any other of God’s many creatures, pets bring unconditional love and companionship into our lives, making them valued members of the family. It is for these reasons that pet owners want them to receive the same spiritual blessings as the human members of the family.
In May, Jeremy celebrated 30 years in radio, having started his broadcasting career as a teen running talk shows on an AM station here in Vehicle City. After moving to Evansville, IN in the late ‘90s and enjoying a very successful programming job there, Jeremy returned to Flint in 2003 and has since been heard on the air at almost every station in town. Since 2016, he has been an integral member of the broadcast and management teams at 103.9 The Fox, a multiple City’s Choice winner for “Favorite Radio Station.”
In a significant step toward enhancing emergency medical services, the City of Flint recently introduced its own dedicated ambulance fleet. This initiative aims to address a pressing issue that has long plagued Flint residents: the countywide shortage of ambulances and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, which has led to lengthy wait times for emergency care.
With the goal of enhancing security measures, Grand Blanc Community Schools have recently added a new member to their safety team: Ace, a specially trained K9 officer. Ace’s presence at Grand Blanc High School is a proactive step aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff. The initiative is a collaboration between the school district and the City of Grand Blanc Police Department, reflecting a shared commitment to creating a secure educational environment.
For over two decades, the Flint Police Activities League (formerly the Flint Police Athletic League) has been a cornerstone of community engagement. Initiated by the City of Flint, this program follows the National PAL model, offering local youth a variety of athletic and educational opportunities, while enhancing their relationships with local law enforcement.
There will be one less familiar face at Grand Blanc West Middle School this year, now that Resource Officer Dan Wolschleger, affectionately known as “Officer Dan,” has retired. But his legacy will live on through programs in which he was active and he will remain a major player in the Genesee County community.
Established in 1984, this annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. In Michigan, 68 cities – including Flint and Grand Blanc – provide a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Following a ten-month national search and Board of Regents approval in May, Dr. Laurence Alexander took the helm at the University of Michigan-Flint on July 1.
