Medawar Jewelers will present the annual Tux & Tennies Gala and Auction Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Grand Blanc Motorcars in Grand Blanc, Mich. All proceeds will benefit Whaley Children’s Center’s (WCC) nationally accredited residential and clinical programs for children who have suffered from extreme abuse and neglect. The
On Saturday, April 30th, the undead gathered for the Burton Zombie Shamble. Thanks to their limping, grunting, and groaning efforts, they have helped take a bite out of hunger, for all the proceeds benefitted the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Photography by Eric Dutro
“Four things belong to a judge: To hear cautiously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, to decide impartially.” ~Socrates This year, Honorable Duncan M. Beagle celebrates 25 years on the bench. He is currently one of five Family Court judges in Genesee County. He also presides over three specialty courts — a Drug Court for
This summer, Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad will celebrate its 40th anniversary. And although many of the buildings and components of the two are quite old, they are commemorating the day back in 1976 when these historical pieces were presented to the residents of Genesee County. In 1967, many of these historic structures were
The unbridled intensity and raw energy of flat track motorcycle racing is easy to appreciate. During competitions, roughly 15-20 riders negotiate laps of half-mile or one-mile tracks covered by a 12-15-inch dirt base that is topped with a layer of decomposed granite. Riders remain in a tightly tucked position on the straight-aways while reaching speeds
Photos courtesy of Fox Broadcasting Company This year has been one heck of a ride for Manny Torres, a soulful singer who grew up in Flushing and graduated from Flushing High School. He was not only the last American Idol contestant to audition for the show’s final season; he made it all the way
For thousands and thousands of Flint area residents, their first experience “behind the wheel” of a car was at IMA Safetyville, which opened at Kearsley Park Playland in 1963. And it was one of those special experiences that evoked many fond childhood memories. My City Magazine dug into the Sloan Museum archives to find out
If you’re hungry for tacos, then La Familia Morales in Downtown Flint is the place to go. And it’s “standing room only” on Cinco de Mayo, when many locals stop in to enjoy some specials and celebrate the day. The parking lot is jam-packed, with hungry patrons scrambling to find a spot along the street
When many of us get up in the morning to start our day, the first thing we do is pour a steaming-hot cup of Joe and turn on the morning news. Especially here in Michigan, the first thing we want to know is what the weather will be like for our morning commute to work.
A burger a day keeps the doctor away! I know … an apple a day is probably a better choice; but this is the month to celebrate America’s most beloved sandwich – because it’s National Hamburger Month! National Hamburger Day is May 28, not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, which is celebrated in
George F. Grundy II, Afghanistan: Operation Enduring Freedom, service-related disabled veteran and U.S. Marine, never imagined he’d have an address of his own – or be the founder of two businesses. Thanks to Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and General Motors, Grundy lives and works at 608 W. Court Street, where he is in the
Clubs typically form when a group of people discover their shared interests; so when a club’s common interests are motorcycles and doing good for the community, the unlikely pairing becomes something to recognize. The Flint Motorcycle Club, established in 1946, is a dedicated non-profit organization that raises funds for people – especially children – who
