We’re getting into fall and now is a great time to start planning your fall décor and pumpkin carving fun. Luckily, Flint & Genesee is filled with orchards, farms and pumpkin patches with plenty of pumpkins to choose from. Support a local farmer this year and check out these seven places you can buy…
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Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It is marked by the anniversary of independence of five Hispanic countries on September 15 including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, who all declared independence in 1821. The month also…
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Flint & Genesee has a ton of great places to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. But what if your favorite part of a meal is dessert? Within the county, there are plenty of places that serve delicious house-made desserts. This is great news since according to the Global Indulgence Study 64 percent of…
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Summer comes to a close, now is a great time to plan a trip to your local apple orchard. Most people are ready to feel the crisp fall air, see the beautiful autumn colors, and pick up some apples and donuts at a local orchard. Many fall apple varieties including MacIntosh, Honey Crisp and Red…
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August is National Black Business Month. A month dedicated to recognizing Black business owners across the country. The month was founded in 2004 by Historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. to highlight and uplift Black-owned business. According to Census data, 20.3…
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Home to 21 public and private golf courses, Flint & Genesee is a golf lover’s dream. As the birthplace of the Buick Open, golf is a clear part of the history of the region. Now, with Warwick Hills Country Club as the host site for the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren, golf is tied to the culture…
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There is a month and a half left of summer which is still plenty of time to make the most of the warm weather. Schools are slowly going back in session; however, locals and visitors can still spend a weekend soaking up all that Flint & Genesee has to offer in the summer. From wading on the water to…
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Guest blog post by Travis Crossley When people think of Flint, many think first of General Motors, not about tattoos. However, what’s interesting to know is tattooing is the fastest-growing industry on the planet and Flint is home to more tattoo artists per capita than any other city in the nation…
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Making the most out of the summer means enjoying the summer weather. Concerts in the park are a great way to get outdoors while enjoying local music. Here are the places you can catch an outdoor concert this summer: CLIO AMPHITHEATER During the summer Clio Amphitheater hosts music live bands on…
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Festival and events season is coming up in Flint & Genesee and some of the area’s favorites are coming back this year. The Crim Festival of Races is back on in 2021 at full capacity on August 28 welcoming thousands of runners to the area. Car enthusiasts will be back in Flint & Genesee for Back to…
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