Costa Papista never envisioned that becoming the ultimate soccer dad would result in bringing one of the nation’s most successful semipro teams to Flint. Professionally, the 51-year-old, suburban Detroit native has made his mark in hockey as an executive with several professional and amateur franchises. Most recently, Papista was instrumental in bringing an Ontario
Pure rock is back. The sound that energized the industry and youth of the 60s and 70s produced by legendary bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, Lynyrd Skynyrd and CCR was made rare by changes in the industry and fanbase diversification. In the 80s, rock took a backseat to synth, new wave
The world was in turmoil. In the last months of 1939, Hitler invaded Poland and two days later, Britain and France declared war on Germany. The ensuing war would create far more death, destruction and atrocity than any sane human could imagine. The Nazis moved quick and in 1940, Hitler invaded Denmark, Norway, Holland
Flint Community Players is celebrating its 90th season this year! And, the community theater group has a rich history. It all began in the summer of 1928, when a few young people of Flint gathered to come up with a plan for theater productions. In the spring of 1929, a theater group, The Wright
The porch needed work. When Megan Heyza moved into her new house on Flint’s Eastside in 2016, it was something she immediately noticed. “Over six weeks, I did some landscaping, ripped out some bushes, did repairs and painted it. While I was doing that, my neighbor started to engage with me,” she says, “so,
In this part of our continuing series on obesity, we are going to look at a very common and over-simplified contributor to obesity: stress. For years, many people have suspected that stress and obesity are linked, and now, scientific research has found evidence to support this connection. Specific biochemical reactions appear to help explain
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Charlie Chaplin Laughter truly is the best medicine – it’s known to boost your spirits and relieve stress. April is National Humor Month, a time to celebrate the wonders of laughter and joy. Larry Wilde, comedian, author and Director of the Carmel Institute of Humor, founded National
In November 2018, Michigan voters approved the Marijuana Legalization Initiative (Proposal 1). As a result, possession and use of recreational marijuana became legal on December 8 2018. The vote came a decade after the state voted to legalize marijuana for medical use in 2008. According to balletpedia.com, Proposal 1 made Michigan the first Midwestern
“The Glass Menagerie” The Flint Repertory Theatre 4.05-14.2019 Ronnie Baker Brooks Buick City Event Center 4.06.2019 20th Annual Wine Tasting Event Flint Institute of Arts 4.06.2019 Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert The Whiting 4.13.2019 “The Adventures of Captain Kidd” The PIX Theatre – Lapeer 4.13.2019 Marc Farner’s American Band w/The Guess Who The Capitol
In 2010, Leon Abdullah El-Alamin and Timothy Abdul-Matin began the transition back to society after spending several years in prison. They came back to Flint with a new outlook on life. “I realized, during my incarceration, just how much damage my early lifestyle did on the community, my family, friends and myself,” says El-Alamin.
As a 15-year old growing up in Beecher in the 1980s, Derrick Watkins started living a life he didn’t really want. A lifestyle of alcohol and drug abuse, running the streets past his curfew, disobeying his parents, dabbling in gangs – like that of his older brother, whom he looked up to – was
Dear Readers, As I write this, we’re a day away from spring! I am so ready for warm weather and sunshine – just makes everyone feel better about life. Are you with me? Spring is the time we start thinking about getting outdoors … and suffering from seasonal allergies. We have an informative article about
