It’s a beautiful thing when birds choose your yard. Blue jays, mourning doves, cardinals—no matter the species, their presence signals that they find your space welcoming. It’s a place where they feel safe enough to thrive. The same can be said for people: to truly flourish, we need a cozy, supportive community. Fortunately, there’s a

The Flint Lensmen Camera Club arrived on time for their photo shoot at the Detroit Model Railroad Club in Holly. The photography enthusiasts laughed, talked and sipped coffee while they unpacked their gear. Tripods were pulled from loosely-filled duffel bags and moved into position, lighting apparatus were attached, and lenses were chosen for the best

Since adolescence, much of Ron Staley’s life has been about making old things new again, bringing them back to life and restoring them to their former glory. And oh, where that passion for restoration and renewal has taken him! It all began in the early 1970s as Staley entered his teen years in Montrose and

A random flier on a bulletin board was all Greater Flint Pilots Association (GFPA) President Eric Johnson needed to see. “After earning my pilot’s license in Owosso, I was looking for a little bit more freedom to fly,” he recalls. “I remembered a flier for the GFPA I had on a bulletin board. They were

It’s summer! The rains of spring have gone and the roads and trails in and around Genesee County are dry and ready for wheels. If you are an avid cyclist or are looking to get into a healthy hobby, now is the time to jump on and start pedaling. For beginners, the cycling pastime can

In early 1961, a Swiss immigrant known in Flint as “Mr. Ski” was making an impact. Henry Walder, a military veteran and former GM worker, was busy spreading the good word and his love of skiing in and around Greater Flint from his makeshift rope tow at the sledding hills on Swartz Creek Golf Course

It is sheer joy to watch a graceful figure skater spin, jump and glide across the ice. And, there is a figure skating club in Flint Township where people can learn the sport and showcase their talent. The Iceland Competitive Edge Figure Skating Club (ICEFSC) was established in 2012. According to Cristy Bosley, Vice President,

The Vehicle City is known for its fascination with the automobile for good reason. And, it turns out there are a lot of real-deal hot rod junkies in the Fenton area! According to founding member Eric Morse, The Fenton Hot Rod Association started a little over a year ago, and in just one year membership

The crowd surrounded the basket, taking practice puts and warming up for the Disc 4 Arts charity tournament to benefit the Flint Institute of Arts. Competitors were diverse, of all skill levels and ages, and excited to play the temporary urban course created on the grounds of the Cultural Center and Central High School. After

Josh Henley holds the waters of Genesee County close to his heart. “As a kid, I grew up on a small stream in the area and I remember heading out day after day to catch brookies (brook trout),” he says. “That stream doesn’t hold them anymore. More and more things are changing and our cold-water

Flint Area Good News Riders #222 is a Chapter of the national organization, the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA). The mission of a CMA Chapter is to support the National CMA effort of “sharing and showing the love of Jesus Christ to motorcyclists,” according to Jim Flickinger, President of the Flint Chapter. Organized in 1935, the

As a criminal defense attorney, Nick Robinson is used to long days. Maintaining a successful legal practice and representing clients is as stressful as it is rewarding. Being mentally and often physically exhausted at the end of a workday is commonplace; so, it may come as a surprise to most that after the kids have