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.
Tucked behind a house off Elms Rd. in Swartz Creek are two brick buildings – the home of Fireside Coffee Shop & Roastery. The business produces high-quality, small-batch craft coffee and hand-crafted instant blends of mocha, cocoa and chai. As the business won the 2024 City’s Choice Award for “Favorite Independent Coffee Shop”, My City sat down with co-owner Angela Root to talk about the history of the coffee shop known for its weird location … and great coffee!
On view through January 26, 2025 the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) has procured on loan The Sheltered Path, one of the most beloved examples of Claude Monet’s love for the French countryside and his revolutionary mastery of rendering light and atmosphere.
A lively and lovable 4½-year-old, Miggy has been at the Humane Society since November 13, 2023. This sweet boy was adopted once, but through no fault of his own, he was returned – still eager to find the right family.
In our fast-paced lives, getting sick is something no one has time for, yet it’s an unfortunate reality that can disrupt everything from work to personal plans. Thankfully, a flu shot or COVID vaccine takes just minutes to check off your to-do list, and they could save you from not only days of illness but also from potential complications that may arise. We spoke with Sam Englender, Physician Assistant at Hamilton Community Health Network’s Main Clinic, who sheds light on the crucial role that flu and COVID vaccines play in preventing serious illness, and how they can keep you healthy and resilient throughout this season and beyond.
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.
A first-generation Vietnamese-American chef and food entrepreneur, Tony Vu helps local chefs launch business ventures.
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.
As the final lap of the Olympic men’s 5,000 meter race at raucous Stade de France in Paris began to unfold, Grant Fisher was summoning everything his body had left to give.
Let’s face it – most dogs are loved by their owners, pampered and considered to be members of the family. But there are far too many dogs out there that are chained, neglected, unfed, shivering in the cold and often abused. While these words may sound like that certain ASPCA commercial we all avoid watching on TV, they describe an unfortunate reality.
Through January 5, 2025 the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) will showcase Pick of the Litter: Cats & Dogs in Art, a collection celebrating our beloved four-legged companions. With over 60% of Americans owning a pet, it’s clear that animals have long made a profound impact on human lives. Across cultures and eras, cats and dogs have been portrayed as family members, hunters and symbols of status representing wealth, power, loyalty and companionship. This exhibition explores humanity’s enduring devotion to and connection with these familiar pets, featuring paintings, sculptures and works on paper depicting cats and dogs from ancient Mexico and China to modern-day America.
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.”
