The first day of summer proved a perfect day for the much-anticipated grand opening of the Flint Famers’ Market. The longest day of the year was warm and sunny as thousands upon thousands of people gathered from all across the state to enjoy the Market at its new Downtown location. My son Matt and granddaughter

There’s no denying that home improvement is expensive. We’ve all entertained a vague suspicion at the checkout counter of a hardware store that there must be a better way to buy project supplies. It’s not just the expense that bothers us; it’s the sensation that somewhere in our throw-away society, someone is sending to the

For many children who are bullied at school, on the bus and online, it feels as if there is no escape from their torment. In fact, the maleficence of some bullies is so incessant that a growing number of American kids commit suicide – hence the coined term bullycide. Local theatre producer Lori Thompson of

Ask those who remember blissful days at camp – canoeing, making s’mores and singing campfire songs – and they’ll probably say that it’s an experience at the core of their childhood. Kids who are chronically ill, however, are typically denied access to this quintessential experience by their healthcare needs. No longer. In April, YMCA Camp

A typical hospital auxiliary is formed after a hospital is founded to raise funds and help reach financial goals. In the case of McLaren, however, the opposite is true. On April 10, the McLaren Auxiliary celebrated a 95-year history of giving back and making a difference. The McLaren Auxiliary has roots that go nearly as

“Chasing the Dragon” is a slang phrase used by heroin addicts alluding to the pursuit of the ultimate high. But sometimes, when the dragon wins, people die. The Call It was February 14, 2011 when a frantic call was made to Genesee County 911 by the mother of a 17-year-old girl in Fenton. Her voice

According to Sonya Jackson, a registered nurse at Hurley Medical Center, being a nurse isn’t just a job – it’s a calling. As president of the Greater Flint Black Nurses Association, it’s important that her calling is upheld to the highest standard. And as members of GFBNA, area nurses have networking and educational opportunities that

It’s something we don’t like to talk about or even think about, but child abuse and neglect are problems far too serious to ignore. In Michigan, the numbers are staggering – in 2012, there were 33,434 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect, and 2,200 of those children were from Genesee County. Last year in

Even the most rudimentary study of the past reveals a gender imbalance. History teaches us that it is men who commit both glorious deeds and heinous acts, become famous or infamous, while women… watch. The women of the Zonta Club of Flint 1 feel differently, and five years ago they created the Genesee County Regional

The story of Irish immigration to America is one of many chapters in the tale of this country’s rise to greatness. Today, there are more people of Irish descent in America than there are in Ireland. The culture, knowledge, and beliefs that the Irish brought with them reaches back to eons long forgotten, but much

The Pre-St. Patrick’s Day party is a fundraiser held annually to raise money for Flint’s St. Patty’s Day Parade and festivities. Hosted by the parade’s Grand Marshal, the party features traditional Irish food and libations, Irish music performed live by Bill Tucker, and the Miss Hibernia Pageant, which awards nearly $2,000 in scholarships. The 2014