Twelve local community leaders took a stand against breast cancer on Thursday August 25, in the first Real Men Wear Pink of Flint Campaign, an event that kicks off the fundraising efforts of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Those participating are Ed Benning, Brandon Carr, Pat Clark, Kent Elliott, Matt Franklin, Dr. Randy Hicks, Mark
Genesee County Parks has announced its custom-built public treehouse For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum. After a group of kids from For-Mar’s Wild Adventurers program had persuaded Genesee County Parks Director, Amy McMillan, how much they wanted a treehouse available to them. The Genesee County Parks Commission agreed to building a treehouse and began saving funds
Last Tuesday, August 23, My City Magazine was able to join in welcoming home Flint’s two-time Olympic Gold Medalist for boxing, Claressa Shields. Claressa was welcomed home at Bishop International Airport and was able to greet fans, sign autographs, and pose for pictures. Congratulations, Claressa! Photography by Eric Dutro
The Flint Cultural Center Corporation is hosting a fundraiser that will help fund the Campus Wide Wi-Fi Project, allowing for all of the center’s green space to be on the same Wi-Fi network. The Tailgate fundraiser is set for Friday, September 16, from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Flint Cultural Center Corporation headquarters, 601 E. Second Street.
Wine tours and wine tasting have become popular ways to spend a lazy, summer afternoon. My city visited some local wineries and found fantastic wines and beers. Aficionados, get ready to sniff, swirl and sip … in your own backyard. Fenton Winery & Brewery 1370 N. Long Lake Rd., Fenton 810.373.4194 FentonBrewery.com Matt and Ginny
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint is a non-profit organization dedicated to “help all children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with volunteer mentors.” Raul Garcia, a longtime Flint resident, had never considered being a Big Brother. But one day while working as a firefighter for the Flint Fire Department, Channel 12
This year marks the 40th year of the Health Plus Crim Festival of Races – an event that brings thousands of runners and walkers to hit the bricks on Saginaw Street for Flint’s premier event. And in that sea of runners, you will find the race’s founder and namesake, Bobby Crim, at the starting gate
Haven’t we all enjoyed searching for treasure at one time or another? The thrill of knowing “something” is there, waiting … and the building anticipation before finally setting eyes on it? This sensation certainly occurs with finding your keys in between couch cushions, or a lost cell phone in a grassy lawn; but what about
Phil Hagerman has been the CEO and Chairman of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy in Flint since 1991, having transformed the once small, family business into a billion dollar corporation. He and his wife, Jocelyn, founded the Hagerman Foundation in 2014 with the mission “to brighten and improve the lives of future generations.” In support of that
Brick Street of Grand Blanc is not just a restaurant – it is a place where families, friends, co-workers and people from all over gather together to celebrate life and special occasions. My City Magazine readers agree, as they voted Brick Street into the top spot for “Best Outdoor Patio” in the My City Magazine
This year, the Flint Public Library is 165 years old. So, how did it begin? In 1851, a group of society ladies felt that there was a need for books and literacy for not only themselves, but also the community of an emerging Flint. Thus began the Ladies’ Library Association, a subscription-based library that relied
The coolest kids around are those participating in the Back to the Bricks’ up-and-coming program, Hot Rod High. Kicked off at last year’s B2B event, the program uses building and tinkering with cool cars and hot rods to attract the next generation of auto enthusiasts. In partnership with area high schools, skill centers, community colleges,
