Downtown Flint was rocking as the DDA held its Second Annual New Year’s Eve Party. Thousands of revelers packed the Flat Lot to enjoy an entertainment tent, countdown to 2014 and a fireworks display. PHOTOS BY JENN HAWK See more photos HERE, or purchase photos from this story by going HERE and selecting the “NYE”

On December 7, three great area basketball players, a very successful college coach, an outstanding hockey player and a multi-sport prep coach were inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame at the Genesys Athletic Club. Mateen Cleaves, Terence Greene, Larry Hackett, Pete Hanson, Bobby Reynolds and Al Sigman are the latest individual

They say that the average college student switches their major of study twice before settling on the one that suits them, and there is no knowing how many graduate with a degree only to discover at their first job that they’ve chosen the wrong career. In order to help students better understand what is entailed

This event was held at the Sloan Museum to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan as they strive to exceed last year’s distribution of 22 million pounds of food! In addition to live music, food and drinks, attendees enjoyed the Sloan’s “Discover Dinosaurs” exhibit. PHOTOS BY NAARAH MYERS Are you interested in purchasing photos

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The orchards at Applewood greeted visitors to the Fall Harvest Festival Saturday on September 28 with heavily laden boughs of ripe apples. A cornucopia of harvest produce was on display, and activities for children had the grounds of the estate filled with laughter as the early autumn sun shone in a cloudless sky. Healthy seasonal

A crowd gathered on the green in front of Atwood Stadium on the morning of September 30 to celebrate the stadium’s transfer of ownership from the City of Flint to Kettering University. Speakers included Susan Davies, Vice President of University Advancement and External Relations at Kettering; Mayor Dayne Walling; former NBA player Mateen Cleaves; Judge

On the morning of September 9, a crowd gathered in the terminal at Bishop International Airport for the unveiling of its permanent new resident: Walter Chrysler. Commemorated in bronze, Chrysler greets travelers waiting at the baggage belts while a monitor next to him provides information about his role in Flint as part of the creation

Over 100 varieties of craft and import beers were available for tasting at the 6th Annual Art on Tap event September 14 to benefit the FIA. Art and ale enthusiasts alike enjoyed cuisine from Redwood Steakhouse and live music while they savored the flavors of fall! PHOTOS BY NAARAH MYERS Are you interested in purchasing

September 14 in Flint was a busy Saturday. One of the many events happening throughout the city was Art in Mott Park, which has been an annual tradition for the past thirty years. Local vendors and residents gathered on the green as a community to enjoy the crisp air and sunshine. Kids played in bounce

Kohl’s program for giving back, called Kohl’s Cares, has teamed up with Hurley Children’s Hospital to help kids learn about healthy eating. The kickoff event of Kohl’s Cares for Healthy Kids was held on September 14 at the Flint Farmers’ Market, where food stations were set up and Hurley chefs demonstrated the preparation of healthy

On the eve of Hispanic Heritage month, which runs from September 15 – October 15, members of the community celebrated the official ten-year anniversary of the Hispanic Technology and Community Center on Lewis Street. The HTCC is the result of collaboration between the American GI Forum and Mott Community College, which works to provide resources