Now CMU’s 14th president, Dr. George Ross has enjoyed a long and successful career in education. He took a few moments from his busy schedule to answer questions about his Flint roots, his life, and his hopes for the city’s future. What part of Flint are you from originally? Do you still visit Flint? I
When what is now Genesee County began to take shape (back in the ol’ days!) there was much experimentation with what to call all the different places that now, just roll off the tongue without a thought. To introduce My City Magazine’s four-part series on the many origins of Genesee County, let us start with
Detroit Waza Flo vs Harrisburg Heat November 6 Dort Federal Event Center Michigan Food, Beer & Wine Fest November 7 Flint Farmers’ Market First Frost Arts & Fine Crafts Fair November 7 Flint Institute of Arts “The Big Friendly Giant” November 8 The Whiting “Madeline & The Bad Hat” November 13-14 Flint Youth Theater Flint
November is the month that our country honors its veterans, the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way so that we can lead safe and secure lives. And there is perhaps no other veteran in the state of Michigan more deserving of recognition than Duane Hackney – a Flint native and Beecher High
Celebrating the start of its 90th season last month, Flint’s Dancing Club is continuing to gather couples who like to get all dressed up for an evening out that includes dinner, dancing and socializing with others who enjoy the same. With five main events each season, Flint’s Dancing Club brings in hundreds of people who
For many people, Halloween means dressing up for a party with spooky decorations. However, the day’s activities could hold a different excitement if you’re a comic book fan. This Halloween, BC Comix in Fenton is preparing for a ghoulishly good, all-day comic book extravaganza! The BC Comix Comicfest starts at 12:00 pm this Saturday, October
Dear Readers, Welcome to My City Wellness! Your subscription to Greater Flint’s premiere publication – My City Magazine – now includes our new quarterly magazine. We created this magazine to present a fresh take on health info with a local connection and presented with the signature My City style. Our team has been working on
Those of us caring for a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease must keep many aspects of the affliction in mind. When loved ones and caregivers accept the person’s altered state of reality, interactions will be much more positive. It is important to understand that people with this disease will lose short-term memory, but
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons, the symbol for breast cancer, are everywhere – and with good reason. Here are some alarming statistics: About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. This year, an estimated 231,840 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. An estimated
It’s inevitable: with the start of the school year comes the onslaught of snot. Germs travel throughout the classrooms, cafeterias and locker rooms. As winter draws nearer, the problem multiplies like the bacteria and viruses that cause it, and many of their effects include ear symptoms. The issue lies in knowing when an earache is
We have all heard that old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, an apple might not keep the doctor away; but it may help you to need the doctor less often. Apples are available all year ‘round, but they are particularly full of flavor in the fall. Why not add apples
Run Like a Deer 5K Run/Walk November 7 Linden County Park Veterans Honor 11K Run & 5K Run/Walk November 7 Burton Sierra Club Urban Hike November 14 Flint Farmers’ Market Rooftop Yoga November 14 Flint Farmers’ Market Annual Flint Holiday Walk December 1 Flint Cultural Center YMCA Santa Run December 5 YMCA of Greater Flint
