Feeding America reports that in eastern Michigan, 41% of client households had to choose between housing and food, 42% reported having to choose between heat and food, and 26% had to choose between medicine and food. Hunger is a monster; not a giant that crushes the populace, but a creeping, shadowy creature that nags at
On October 17, several dozen of the area’s leaders in healthcare, education and business gathered at the IMA Brookwood Golf and Banquet Center to honor the life and career of Dr. Samuel Dismond. Dr. Dismond’s career in medicine as a family physician spanned 50 years and included work at Hurley Hospital and the former St.
On October 3, the My City Magazine team joined in the fun at Blackstone’s Pub & Grill in Downtown Flint to support Pink Night, an annual fundraiser hosted by Financial Plus Federal Credit Union. Celebrating the lives of breast cancer survivors, the proceeds of Pink Night support the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast
Genesys Regional Medical Center filled their nature trails with more than 500 runners and walkers when they hosted their 13th-annual Dash for a Difference on September 28. The outdoor course in Grand Blanc Township wound through the Health Park’s 478 acres of woodlands and wildlife, which were full of seasonal color for the event. Sponsored
The month of November is dedicated to remembering and honoring our military veterans, and ceremonies are held in Flint and communities all around Genesee County on November 11, Veteran’s Day. Jack Wiltz, a handsome and spry 94-year-old, will be celebrating the day as a proud veteran of World War II. Jack and his wife, Joan,
There are those in Flint whose lot in life is grim, but thankfully for the scores of people who fall on hard times, there are a host of services sprawled throughout town to help. In fact, thanks to her charitable citizenry, Flint has a long history of providing sanctuary for the poor. A wonderful example
November is the month for foodies: we dream of turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie as the harvest season ends and the cold weather closes around us. Perhaps this season of phenomenal fare was the inspiration behind the Needlework Guild Association’s idea to gather the best recipes from individuals and restaurants in the community and
The 10th Annual Flint Film Festival, held at Downtown’s Riverfront Banquet Center, was a sneak preview at the independent film efforts of up-and-coming locals. This year’s festival screened 40 independent films over two days. With humble beginnings in 2004, the festival continues today by the collective efforts of volunteers and indie filmmakers of local and
Ever wonder what happened to the annual “Bring it Fest” – the September festival celebrating expressions of art by everyone in the city? You needn’t worry; it is still going strong under another name: Aerosol and Audio. September 21 saw the convergence of area artists at Memorial Park on S. Grand Traverse Street for a
The Flint Institute of Arts is always looking for more opportunities, both great and small, to engage the public in the arts. In the case of the small, the FIA’s Success Through ART program, better known as START, is a great way to get preschoolers involved in the total art experience. Now in its second
For one well-established local artist, inspiration for her widely popular work comes to fruition in a studio located above a Flint veterinary clinic. Anni Crouter was born into a family originally from Chicago, her father a veterinarian who moved his family and practice to Swartz Creek when she was three years old. Growing up surrounded
Like the veins in our bodies that deliver life-giving nourishment, a strong public transportation system is vital to the success of any large city, and Flint and her surrounding communities have one of the strongest systems in the nation! The Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) was the recent recipient of four awards, all of which
