Savannah Turbett
FACES of Flint & Genesee: Adam Martin, Martin Funeral Home
Originally, Adam Martin didn’t want to get into the family business. Inspired by the work Walt Disney did with his theme parks and resorts, he left for Las Vegas where he studied hotel and restaurant management. After graduation, Martin came back to Genesee County and worked for the family business in the interim until he […]
Read MoreCollege Life: Exploring Flint & Genesee
Flint & Genesee is home to four top colleges and universities, eight satellite campuses and 30,000 students. Colleges are continuing to expand throughout the area with Mott Community College Culinary Arts Teaching Facility moving downtown Flint and Kettering University’s GM Mobility Research Center taking shape along the Flint River. With an ever-growing student base in […]
Read MoreNational Hot Dog Day: Where to Find Your Favorite Hot Dog in Genesee County
Hot dogs have been rooted in the history of Flint for over 100 years. From Koegels to Flint-style Coney sauce, Flint and Genesee County knows how to roll out a hot dog. To celebrate National Hot Dog Day, here are a few places to experience some of the best. Angelo’s Coney Island Recently ranked again […]
Read MoreDiscover Flint’s Roots & History in One Day, for $1
Almost 200 years ago, Flint was founded as a village by a fur trader named Jacob Smith. By the late 19th century, Flint became a leading manufacturer for carriages, which later turned into automobiles. This history has earned Flint the title of “Vehicle City.” Although the city has come a long way, the roots of […]
Read MoreMusic in the Park: Best Places to See Live Music This Summer
A great way to enjoy the weather and support local artists is by going to a concert in your local park. With genres ranging from gospel to country, there is something for everyone’s musical tastes. Where can you find local and live music? Here are the top seven places to catch no or low-cost summer […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Ja’Nel Jamerson, Flint Literacy Network
Summer Youth Initiative alum Ja’Nel Jamerson has always known he wanted to make a difference in young peoples’ lives. For a long time, he believed he would do so by becoming a teacher. “I had been working with young people in a structured setting,” says Jamerson. “I thought, ‘Man, if I could do this full […]
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