Let’s just be real here. What once stood as one of Flint’s more impressive buildings later became an eyesore. The Genesee Towers finally fell on December 22. She had all the trappings of an advanced mid-20th century structure in her day. There was a parking lot that sat on top of one tower while resting
Flint, Michigan is rapidly changing. Buildings that long stood are no longer standing, and city lots that once teemed with various institutions are now vacant. Jobs that once were are no more and the population has been disproportionately displaced. But there is more to the story. There are also new buildings in place of those
While Flint acts in many ways as an archetypal example of deindustrialization, she has never been alone in her struggle to regain economic stability. Of course, city residents often cite Detroit and Saginaw as two other examples of towns with economic hardships, but such setbacks are not exclusive to Michigan and are not always the
Powers Catholic High School has been on the My City radar since our inception in June. We told the story of their renovation with conviction, as we felt that the school’s remodel and subsequent move to the old Michigan School for the Deaf building was a symbol of Flint’s rebirth – a subject we take
Vivre la nuit! It was a fête with a purpose as Whaley Children’s Center held its 29th annual fundraiser, The World’s Greatest Office Party, on December 5 at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Grand Blanc Township. And the event is probably the area’s oldest fundraiser, says Katrina Khouri, Development Director at Whaley. “This is
The city of Beirut, Lebanon was once described as “The Paris of the Mediterranean.” It was a grand, cosmopolitan city bustling with people, shops and food, offering a vivid array of colors and scents to delight the senses. “It was such a beautiful city,” reminisced Ronny Medawar of Medawar Jewelers in Flint Township, “such a
Semaj Brown knew that the way to her man’s heart was through his stomach… and it was evidenced by his weight. “I was 300 pounds when I first met my wife,” Dr. Brown remembered, “and Semaj saved my life.” Now, this dynamic duo changes the lives of people in Genesee County through their artistic approach
“And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new…” – Revelation 21:5 Even if you are not religious, you can appreciate the monastic order. Those who devote themselves to the Lord live a life of work and prayer, prayer and work: an endless cycle of discovery and practice. Sister Carol
Located within the Prahl Center of Mott Community College is one of the city’s finest restaurants. The classes held therein make MCC’s culinary arts program the fourth most studied subject on campus, but the restaurant itself goes virtually unnoticed by the general public. This hidden gem is Applewood Café. Its namesake is the well-known Applewood
Who remembers walking into Dale’s Natural Foods when it was located in Downtown Flint, being greeted by the delightful aroma of freshly made caramel corn, caramel apples and an array of sweet candy? Those were the good ‘ole days, according to Drew Wolfe, third generation manager of Dale’s Natural Foods, now located at the Somerset
Many of you have enjoyed the stories of rock ’n roll provided to My City Magazine each month by Flint native and godfather of Flint rock radio, Peter C. Cavanaugh. Amidst the trophies populating Cavanaugh’s brilliant career lays one of the foremost examples of rock radio done right and a pioneer of album-oriented rock: the
Spike TV’s Ink Master is a reality television show that pits tattoo artists from all over the United States against one another in a series of tattoo challenges. As the show progresses, those who can’t cut it are eliminated, and one person is finally crowned the Ink Master. My City Magazine was privileged to catch
