A Mile in Those Shoes? Guys Hit the Bricks in Heels for the YWCA
On May 30, the YWCA of Flint held its fourth annual Walk…
The Art of Giving
Each year, the Flint Cultural Center presents Growing Up Artfully, a fundraiser…
The Price is Right For One Flint Native, Volunteering Costs Nothing, Buys Fulfillment
Flint native Tiara Price is a bright, young African American woman with…
Hope Lives Here Whaley Children’s Center
When walking into Whaley Children’s Center, the first thing one sees is…
Black Tie Optional, Sneakers Required Tux & Tennies Gala Benefits Whaley Children’s Center
The evening of May 18 was a good one for Whaley Children’s…
The Legendary “Mr. B”
With summer in full swing and the drudgeries of school days a…
Mission of Hope Doing a Lot with a Little
One day while riding on an MTA bus, Reverend Bobby Jackson of…
Meet U of M’s Maize & Blue Award Winners
The Maize & Blue Award is a University of Michigan-Flint high honors…
Worthy of Recognition Flint Public Schools Turn Out Four Gates Scholars
The Gates Millennium Scholars program is a scholarship funded by the Bill…
From Cape Town to Flint Town
Twelve years ago, Stacy Olivier was in her native South Africa applying…
Classic Combo: Burgers & Beer Head Downtown to The Torch Bar & Grill
Drinks, conversation, and fun: that’s what Downtown’s Torch Bar & Grill is…
Uncle Ray’s Dairyland It’s Sooo Good!
“Mom, I want an ice cream cone with eyes!” That’s what my…
Denise Paavola Learning a New Dance
Perhaps the most beautiful form of dance expression, ballet tells a story…
“The Party” 2013 Goes Brazilian Carnival
What started four years ago as a celebration for the Dale Chihuly…
Remembering Flint Jazz Legend, Sherm Mitchell
For decades, local jazz musician Sherman “Sherm” Mitchell embodied Flint jazz. A…
Inspiration in the Air
Artists and admirers alike celebrated 46 years in operation at the annual…
Prescribing Hope for the Flint Community Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy
Not only has Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy brought hundreds of jobs to the…
The Best Buns are Downtown at Rolls-R-Ready
It is easy to stand at the corner of Court and South…
A Cobbler’s Tale
Strolling down Buckham Alley, one will find the front and rear entrances…
Celebrating Diversity JCS Hosts Multi-Cultural Extravaganza!
Jewish Community Services (JCS) and the Flint Jewish Federation held their second…
Applewood’s Bring Your Lunch & Learn is a Treat!
The grounds at Applewood were filled with visitors on June 5, as…
The Doctors of “The Pact” Visit Flint Northwestern
Many of the challenges that face Flint youth are the same types…
Hut, Hut, Hike! Flint Fury’s 2nd Annual Youth Football Camp Scores Big
Over 50 children gathered at Atwood Stadium early on the morning of…
Researchers at UM-Flint are Seeing Stars
In a mini-lecture on the Hubble Telescope held at Longway Planetarium on…
Celebrate. Remember. Fight back. Local Communities Host Relay For Life
With a very heavy heart, I attended the Fenton Relay For Life…
CFGF Celebrates 25 years
On May 17, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint celebrated its 25-year…
Fun on the Fairway My City Takes Trophy at Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
The Flint & Genesee Chamber Golf Classic was held on June 14…
Where Kids Can Be Kids Camp Copneconic Builds Health & Wellness Center
Since its founding in 1915, YMCA Camp Copneconic has created special memories…
So You Say That There’s Nothing To Do In Flint?
We’ve all heard it: “There’s nothing to do in Flint.” But how…