The history of Greater Flint is steeped in relevance. We have seen titans of industry, great inventors, triumphs of commerce, heroes, villains, failure and renewal, and through it all stood our castles of time – the historic homes of Greater Flint. If walls could talk, the area’s oldest homes would give us nearly the full
Charlotte Lancaster made a promise. After years of going through trials and tribulations in her life, she prayed for a change. Homeless after a horrific domestic trauma and having lived on the streets for years, she was headed down the wrong road. “I acted out and all sorts of stuff,” she says. “At 16, I
We all know that nutrition is important to good health, but maintaining a balanced diet is far more important for an athlete. From a sports point of view, there is a diet related to workouts and general nutrition. It refers to nutritional needs pre-workout, during a workout and post-workout. It is primarily about consumption of
Getting in shape is a challenge. Let’s face it – for many it’s one of the hardest things to do. It takes commitment, sacrifice, planning, support, discipline … the list goes on. It’s unfair really, how easy it is to fall out of shape compared to how difficult it is to get in, and stay
Promotional It’s a well-known fact: business ownership is definitely not for the faint of heart! With statistics showing that nearly one in five U.S. start-ups fail within the first year, many owners feel fortunate to make it through 12 months of operation. This new feature series highlights local businesses that are celebrating anniversaries and want
March 20 is the first day of spring and with a sense of adventure, you can make it the first day of a year of new experiences. Once the snow disappears and the days turn warm, most of us slowly emerge from our winter cocoons briefly to breathe fresh air and stretch our limbs. For
On February 4, the Genesee District Library hosted its 22nd Annual Black History Month Brunch at Genesys Conference & Banquet Center. The special celebration recognized the 2023 Black History Month Honorees – community notables including three inspiring individuals and one organization selected by the Black History Month Brunch Advisory Committee. The GDL is proud to
Photos By Katie Kildee Starting in February, the Flint Farmers’ Market is going to look a little different – but don’t worry! The market will still operate in the same way we have come to know and love, just with some new faces and new vendors sharing the space. “Every year, we like to evaluate
Regular viewers of WNEM TV5’s evening newscasts are familiar with this lovely lady they invite into their homes Monday through Friday at 5, 6 and 11pm. We thought you’d like to know a little bit more about her! Originally from the Northeast, Meg came to mid-Michigan in 2014 after graduating from the University of Missouri’s
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts …” – Jaques, “As You Like It” As “Jaques,” one of her most cherished roles performed with the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Janet Haley was honored to
During the 1970s, forested areas around his Flushing home beckoned a young Bill Thompson. Nature became his happy place, providing endless hours of enjoyment during an era when kids’ screen time was limited to live television and occasional movie theater outings. “Flushing was less developed then and there was a sizable area of woods behind
Photos by wikicommons The history of Greater Flint is steeped in relevance. We have seen titans of industry, great inventors, triumphs of commerce, heroes, villains, failure and renewal, and through it all stood our castles of time – the historic homes of Greater Flint. If walls could talk, the area’s oldest homes would give us
