Parks & Rec in Flint and Beyond: Kearsley Park
By Christina Collie This is the second in a series about parks and recreational areas to explore in Flint and surrounding areas within 20 miles, presented in no particular order. Kearsley Park 1830 Kearsley Park Blvd Flint, MI 48504 Hours: Dawn – Dusk With snow on its way, my editor asked if I could write about a park with a sledding option this month. I’ve had others mention to me that they remember sledding at Kearsley Park as...
With City Council at odds, City of Flint to select a ‘Third Ward Ambassador’
By EVM Staff Since the late Councilman Quincy Murphy’s passing in September 2024, Flint’s Third Ward has been without representation on Flint City Council. While Murphy’s seat is meant to be filled through Council action, there has been no final vote on the matter despite charter mandates, and the City has decided to step in and take action. In a Dec. 27, 2024 press release, the City stated: Flint City Officials...
Flint City Bucks add three University of Wisconsin standouts to 2025 roster
By Kate Stockrahm The Flint City Bucks have signed three University of Wisconsin players for the upcoming USL League Two (USL2) season, pending league and federation approval. If all is okayed, Ellis Jones, Thomas Raimbault, and Matthew Zachemski will join the Bucks after helping the University of Wisconsin Badgers to a 7-5-3 record, just one goal shy of Big Ten Tournament qualification. According to a Bucks press release just before...
Commentary: How to explain the cult-like appeal of Trump
By Paul Rozycki For the last decade, since he rode down the escalator in Trump Tower in 2015, Donald Trump has been a dominant factor in American politics. He lost the popular vote but won an Electoral College victory in 2016. He lost both the popular vote and the Electoral College in 2020. Then, he won both in 2024. Above and beyond the specific factors that won Trump the victory this year, he has a unique cult-like following that...
Parks & Rec: Exploring Flint and beyond, one park at a time
By Christina Collie As 2024 comes to a close and we strap in for months’ more gray skies and snow, East Village Magazine’s Christina Collie has been on the hunt for the best places nearby to enjoy exploring nature in the colder weather. This is the first in a series she’s produced on parks and recreational areas to explore in Flint and its surrounding cities. While many are dog friendly, please be aware that stray dogs are a...