Chrysa Curran-Cronley has been making dresses since she was nine years old. At first, they were hand-stitched ensembles for her Barbie doll, then her own clothing. For the past four years, she has made one-of-a-kind creations out of her Downtown Flint studio. Now, she is a My City Magazine City’s Choice Award-winner for Favorite Dressmaker
Local Beecher High School graduate, William Toll, who received his first guitar from his parents at age 14, laughs about his former ‘‘big hair days” and how he used to play in a classic rock and 80s punk band called “Toll,” right after graduation. Thirty years later, his first guitar now hangs alongside 30 more
In 2009, the Wayne County Prosecutor made a horrifying discovery: 11,341 untested “rape kits” were found in a Detroit Police Department storage facility. The shocking quantity of sexual assault cases was combined with the harsh reality of an inadequate system to process them, making it necessary to find a way to address the problem with
2nd Friday ArtWalk Downtown Flint 7.14.2017 Movies Under the Stars “Grease” Crossroads Village 7.14.2017 Buckham Alley Fest Downtown Flint 7.15.2017 Be a Tourist in Your Hometown Downtown Flint 7.15.2017 Downtown Throwdown Flint Farmers’ Market 7.19.2017 Savor the Summer Applewood Estate 7.20.2017 Flint Literary Festival Flint Public Library 7.21.2017 Movies Under the Stars “A Bug’s Life”
Dear Readers, As a health-conscious person, I consider myself one who stays up-to-speed with health-related news, and I always learn something from each issue of Wellness. For that, I have to thank our contributing writers – 12 in this issue – who generously share their vast knowledge with our readers. They offer a great variety
It’s fruity, festive and perfect for summer sipping! Made with red wine and sweetened naturally with fresh fruit, this cocktail delivers a powerful punch of antioxidants. Red wine contains resveratrol, the famed antioxidant (polyphenol) found in grape skins, which may boost your metabolism and whittle your waistline. In addition, resveratrol is thought to protect against
On March 27, the Genesee Health Plan (GHP) honored healthcare heroes, leaders and advocates during the Health Care Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held at the Flint Golf Club. The GHP Hall of Fame Awards is designed to showcase community efforts among GHP and local partners to help people get healthcare, from connecting
Lasers have played a critical role in treating the eye for over 50 years. Less than three years after lasers were first developed in 1960, they were described as a therapy for the eye. From that initial description, lasers have proven effective at treating numerous eye diseases including diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, sickle
In early May, the Detroit River made national news when a 9-pound, 10-ounce Atlantic salmon was caught just south of the Ambassador Bridge. It was believed that the salmon traveled at least 85 miles before it was caught, and the closest Atlantic salmon fishery is 350 miles north in St. Marys River! This news sent
The Flint water crisis proved to be an unprecedented tragedy for the Flint community on many levels. As a result, the dental profession was catapulted to the spotlight due to the need to address the oral health ramifications of the lack of fluoride in the drinking water, as well as the presence of excess lead
Everyday activities can produce plenty of stress. Today’s little hassles can pile up until there is a mountain of stress that can feel insurmountable. When pressure adds up and you can’t concentrate anymore, try an instant stress reliever: take a quick break. A quick break from a stressful situation will help you return refreshed. Take
Atrial fibrillation affects more than seven million Americans, and that number is projected to increase dramatically over the next 25 years. AFib, as it is commonly called, is a rapid and irregular heart rhythm that arises from chaotic and irregular electrical activity in the upper chambers of the heart. Normal electrical activity is about 50-100
