It was a gorgeous, late spring day when My City visited Equine Escape, Inc. in Goodrich. Andy, a red gelding, two sorrels, Nellie and Classy, and Maybeline, a white beauty, were romping in the pasture as Gretel, a big beautiful Belgian lazily munched on the grass. In the barn, which houses the organization’s indoor arena,
Spencer Ruegsegger and Kristie Bearse love Flint. They have lived and worked Downtown, and have spent many nights enjoying the entertainment and nightlife there, but felt the scene was missing something. “We love everything about Flint, but found ourselves doing the same thing at every single place Downtown,” says Ruegsegger. “Whenever we wanted to do
“Finally, it’s here,” states Matt Cooper, Chef and Instructor of Culinary Arts at Mott Community College. “It’s amazing and I can’t wait to get to work and show students everything it has to offer.” The new Mott Culinary Arts Institute is now open in Downtown Flint and everyone is excited. The state-of-the-art facility features everything
The Flint Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was chartered in 1918 by the National NAACP Board of Directors and since then, has been a positive force for the advancement of civil rights in our county. Past presidents of the organization include: Dr. Jesse Leonidas Leach (who went on
When Marissa Pierce joined the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) as the public and community relations co-ordinator a few years ago, the organization was searching for a new and better way to include the younger generation of art enthusiasts. “FIA was seeking to create an organization in the museum that would reach out to our
Flint native, Arlene Curns, remembers when gasoline was 10 cents a gallon and ice was delivered to homes by a horse-drawn cart. At 14 years old, she earned 35 cents an hour at her very first job as an usherette at the Palace Theater. Her husband, Jack, was a car salesman at Applegate Chevrolet, and
It’s summer … time for fresh air, sunshine, biking, hiking and s’mores by the campfire. It’s time to relax by the lake, listen to the birds and just breathe. It’s time for the great outdoors! Michigan has the best trails, lakes and streams in the country and you can find perfect examples in and around
Dear Readers, As I sit at my desk to write this quarter’s “From the Publisher” message, we’re all still waiting for the rain to stop and the sun to shine! Well, it’s technically still spring – and I hate to complain. Summer is a time to get outdoors and enjoy all those activities that we
The mission of Hurley Medical Center is “Clinical Excellence. Service to People.” The facility’s expert physicians often go above and beyond to help patients, their families and the community. It was recently announced that two Hurley doctors are being honored for providing families extra care and support. Gift of Life Michigan (GOLM) is recognizing Michael
There’s a buzz around town – a buzz that was faint a few years ago, but is growing louder. Oddly enough, the sound I refer to is that of silence. It is silence that happens for a few minutes at the beginning of class in every classroom in Flint Schools. It’s the sound of
It’s the middle of the night and you hear your child crying in the next room. You rush in to see what is wrong. She is holding her ear and running a high fever. You’re worried and feel for her; you know you need to take her to the clinic, but tomorrow is a big
Ahhh summer! It’s time to slip on a T-shirt, shorts and sandals and head out into nature. At this time of year, millions of people spend time outdoors to take in some fresh air, get some exercise, maybe do a little photography, run through a field or two, pick up a tick and get Lyme
