“This is our city. It is our town, and this is how we are going to turn it around. Plant the seeds and watch them grow for our community and economy, our destiny and family.” These are the opening lyrics of a rap song written by Flint high school students. The song was used as
Three! Two! One! The Warrior Dash begins! “Everyone, be safe!” said the announcer as the first 300 runners dressed in a wide array of costumes and head gear began their mad dash around the grueling 3.3-mile obstacle course to the wild cheers of spectators. For My City Magazine, the day of the eagerly anticipated Warrior
The Back to the Bricks US-23 Drive-In event was a retro smash! The annual free movie showing and classic car show marked the beginning of Back to the Bricks’ five-day-long festivities. Event Coordinator Denny Keyworth says that he got involved with the B2B gang in 2008 because of his love for classic cars. “I’ve been
It was another great year for Back to the Bricks, the city’s biggest and most extravagant car show. In talking with My City Magazine, B2B Chairman Al Hatch credited fair weather for this year’s success. “The weather was perfect over the entire weekend,” he said. “There wasn’t any rain, and the temperatures were great.” Hatch
Congratulations to all the participants of the 56th-Annual CANUSA games from Hamilton, Ontario and Flint, MI on their collective efforts and sportsmanship! This year’s games, which were held in Canada and will return to Flint in 2014, were won by Hamilton, ending Flint’s three-year win streak. Flint’s Mayor Dayne Walling won the annual Mayor Challenge
Downtown Flint was jammed with people during the 37th annual Health Plus Crim Festival of Races! The Kenyans could barely contain their energy prior to the start, dancing up and down the bricks, impatient for the race to begin. Music played in the background and the bright, sunny weather was much to the liking of
An electrifying kickoff for the Health Plus Crim Festival of Races, the Michigan Professional Mile Race was held on Friday evening, presented by The Running Institute. The Professional Men’s Mile and Women’s Mile came with a $10,000 purse. Ben Blankenship won the men’s division with a time of 4:05:09 while Heather Kampf took the women’s
J. Dallas Dort was an important contributor to the development of Flint, both economically and culturally. Although he often stands in the shadow of his more conspicuous business partner and friend, W.C. Durant, his legacy is one of unwavering business sense, kindness and philanthropy, and of the two men, it is he who is looked
Dallas C. Dort, grandson of J. Dallas Dort, took time to share with My City Magazine a private view of his grandfather’s character and legacy. Although he never knew his grandfather personally, Dallas grew up hearing about him, gaining a strong impression of J. Dallas’ work ethic and personal greatness. To honor and continue that
Prompted by the many musical festivals that have kept the city humming over the summer, as well as the commencement of a new season at the Cultural Center this fall, My City Magazine met with Helen Bas, author of the soon-to-be-released book, entitled FSO: 96 Years of Music, to discover more about the history of
I’m gonna write a little letter – gonna mail it to my local DJ. It’s a jumpin’ little record I want my jockey to play. – Chuck Berry “Roll Over Beethoven” (1956) From my earliest memories, I had always wanted to be “on the air.” That was all I ever had in mind. This was
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