J.R. Kirtek has been forecasting the weather for mid-Michigan for 23 years. Chief Meteorologist at ABC12 News, he is the weather anchor for the 5pm, 6pm, and 11pm news broadcasts. J.R.’s day usually begins at 2pm when he arrives at the station to prepare his forecast before going on the air. His workday ends typically
UM-Flint Jazz Ensemble Concert UM-Flint Theater 12.9.2015 “It’s a Wonderful Life” The Whiting 12.10.2015 Beyond Words Artist Showcase Featuring The Last Poets Flint Local 432 12.11.2015 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas The Whiting 12.15.2015 “Holiday Pops” Featuring the FSO The Whiting 12.19-10.2015 2016 FlintTown Countdown Flint Farmers’ Market 12.31.2015 “Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” The Whiting 1.9.2016
Losing a loved one is a devastating event for people of any age, but coping with grief can be especially overwhelming for children. That is why Ele’s Place recently opened a center in the Flint area. Ele’s Place is a nonprofit, community-based organization that helps children cope with a death in their life. Its mission
Where did Genesee County inhabitants come from? Where did they settle once they arrived? For Part 2 of our series, let’s explore the immigration and settlement patterns of early Genesee County. In The Book of the Golden Jubilee, W.R. Bates quotes the Michigan Gazetteer, which was written about Flint and published in 1838: “The emigration
Walking into The Whiting on the rich, red carpet evokes a sense of anticipation – the feeling that something very special is about to happen when the curtain finally opens. The building at the heart of Flint’s Cultural Center holds very special memories for many people – for many different reasons. Perhaps your high school
“I’m all about second chances, because someone gave me one,” says Dennis Coselmon, a former drug and alcohol addict who recently celebrated his fifth year of being clean and sober. His belief in second chances motivates him to share his story. “I want and choose to be sober because instead of taking from society, I
Flint native Howard Bragman is one of the most recognized PR professionals in America. He has taken his 30+ years of agency experience and become the “go-to” guy on television to explain celebrity misbehavior, corporate crisis and the role of “spin” in our everyday lives. He is a frequent contributor and news consultant on ABC
The sensation of culture shock, by definition, is a feeling of disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar social environment. Communities First, Inc. of Flint enhances that definition by provoking, stimulating, and inspiring new perspectives within community families through this nationally recognized program. Culture Shock provides families with the opportunity to experience different
Flint & Genesee shoppers are encouraged to start the holiday shopping season by patronizing some of the region’s small businesses on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. From food to fashion, there are a variety of shops and businesses from which to choose. Not only will shoppers find special and unique items for friends and family,
Genesys Health Foundation, in partnership with the Holly community, will host the first Tree of Love event Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6 pm in the atrium of Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc Township. The evening will include music from the Holly Dickens Music Festival, a brief program, more entertainment from the Holly Dickens characters,
On Friday, November 27, Crossroads Village will become a winter wonderland for the next month. Villagers are preparing for the fast approaching holiday season. The Villagers, the Village homes and shops will all be transformed to create a magical experience. The Colwell Opera House will present live entertainment, children can visit Santa Claus, model trains
