“Seeing floaters” is one of the most common complaints that I hear from patients. While the majority of us will experience at least one floater at some point in our lifetimes, it is very important to have a dilated eye exam if you begin to see new floaters in your field of vision, especially if
FLINT – Binesh Patel, MD, Chief Medical Officer at McLaren Flint, is pleased to announce the appointments of Parul Sud, MD as Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at McLaren Flint, and Kavitha Kesari, MD as Associate Program Director, effective October 1, 2017. The Internal Medicine Residency Program is affiliated with the Michigan
Fri. Feb. 2 First Fridays at Longway – Dark Matter Join Paulette Epstein, Planetarium Manager and Staff Astronomer at the Michigan Science Center, and find out why scientists think dark matter exists, what it could be made of and the different detection methods available to scientists right now from 6-6:45pm. Then, enjoy the 7pm showing
Moving through the narrow staircase leading up to 134 ½ West Second Street – home to Buckham Gallery for the past 30 years – carries excitement and anticipation. Hearing the chatter of guests above and their feet on the creaking wood floors before you reach the top; before the narrow way opens into a large,
When Steve Curto met Camre Carr, it was love at first sight. But, although their romance began nine years ago, Camre can only remember the last couple of days. While it’s entertaining to watch someone living with memory loss in a movie, it is reality for this Linden couple. While pregnant for their son Gavin,
For Ryan LaFontaine, success could mean becoming the nation’s No.1 car dealership, the youngest chairman of the North American International Auto Show, or receiving many prestigious business awards. While he has accomplished these things, success to him means beating cancer, having a cherished wife and a thriving family. To this humble businessman, it is defined
Trayvon “Cam” Johnson, seventh grader at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School, never thought about attending college before meeting Chris McLavish, the founder of the non-profit CMB Basketball and Johnson’s coach. McLavish hand-picked him three years ago, during a try-out to play point guard on his CMB Runnin’ Rebels Boys Elite Amateur Athletic Union Flint Travel Basketball Team,
“I started drumming at the age of five – my father bought me a drumset for Christmas, and the rest is history. I’ve been playing ever since.” Watching Eugene McBride play, it’s abundantly clear that drumming is his passion. Today, he lives the life of a professional drummer, traveling the world and playing with a
Open Skate at UM-Flint Ice Rink UM-Flint Recreation Center 2.7.2018 Step – African American Film Series Finale Flint Institute of Arts 2.8.2018 All Scouts Family Fun Night Longway Planetarium 2.9.2018 Galentine’s Day Sloan Museum 2.9.2018 Special Donut Weekend Almar Orchards, Flushing 2.10.2018 Amy Porter performs “Trail of Tears” with Flint Symphony Orchestra Flint Institute of
Black History Month In February, the nation honors the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. The observance became a month-long celebration in 1976. This month was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. It is a time to reflect on the past, how far we have come and how far
So popular a dessert is pie that February has been designated as Great American Pie Month. In celebration of the occasion, My City Magazine went in search of some old-fashioned, homemade pies. We didn’t have to look any further than Sandra’s Place at the Flint Farmers’ Market to find little slices of heaven: sweet potato,
Born and raised in Flint, Lakisha Jones grew up with a passion for music. At the age of five, she was already singing in the choir at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Later, she began performing in plays and singing in the choir at Flint Central High School. She attended the University of Michigan-Flint, majoring
