Free City Magazine

10/09/2022

What a cool art installation ✨

29/08/2022

✨ Color the Creek 2022 ✨

While the artists were painting on walls, we were the fly on the wall capturing the phases of these beautiful murals. Take a browse through the chronological photos that honor the process of creation 💫 and for a final look at them all, be sure to stop by and see them in person! They're sure to impress! 🧡🔥

Thank you, Color the Creek and Justin Andert!
Thank you ARTISTS!

Photographer: Audrey Merlihan

*Artists: feel free to tag yourself, Or email us at [email protected] to have photos sent to you.

27/05/2021

Congratulations to the 2021 Graduates of Battle Creek Public Schools! We are so so proud of you. In this next phase of life you may learn your hardest lessons, but reap your greatest rewards. Keep learning, keep healing, keep growing. You are the future and the world awaits the beautiful impact you'll make. 🌎🌍🌏💫

Thank you Nate Hunt & Battle Creek Public Schools for having us out. It was so fun chasing the parade around the city! We only made it to a few spots, but here are some highlight photos. It was an honor meeting some of the graduates including Danayshia Davis and Kelci Coy of Battle Creek Central High School. 💛💙

Here's to a new chapter of life with more accomplishments to come. Congrats BCPS, Happy Graduation. 🥳🌹🎉

Photos by: Audrey Merlihan

12/05/2021

Be sure to check out this month's entrepreneur spotlight!

Massage Therapist Jamila Mullen of Mela's PeaceFul Raine Wellness Massage

“What I felt what missing in this city, I wanted to provide” “I had a great idea of the type of services and experience i wanted people to have”  - Jamila Mullen, CEO Of the many things that can be life changing, a therapeutic massage was one of them for Jamila Mullen, Owner

30/03/2021

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Students led a community vigil Sunday night which encouraged action against racism and solidarity between racial minorities.

29/03/2021

Last night the Battle Creek community was brought together to stand in solitude against racially motivated hate crimes and discrimination. Local organizations and leaders put together a "Vigil for Racial Healing" to honor and memorialize the victims of the recent shooting in Atlanta on March 16, 2021.

With regional news coverage present, the vigil made clear statements against Asian hate, and called to disrupt cycles of all race-based violence. The event featured a candle-lit moment of silence, an acoustic performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," followed by powerful words of a few brave speakers.

Thank you to our local leaders and community organizations who put together or sponsored this event: BC Collective, Big Homies, Inc., Burma Center, Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation, and Students for Equity. ❤️

Photos by Audrey Merlihan

10/03/2021

Our first blog post is out now! A part of a new series where we highlight local artists and entrepreneurs... meet Caleb Minear, owner of New Union Market ✨

Find it on Morning Light blog/website!

If you’ve been following our city’s newest entrepreneurs, chances are you’ve probably heard of New Union Market, a clothing and accessories brand selling high quality “Battle Creek” merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, and more variety to come in 2021. Founded in July 2...

08/03/2021

Battle Creek Unlimited and New Level Sports Ministries are establishing a $2M fund to support entrepreneurs in the Washington Heights Neighborhood.

08/03/2021

We’re thrilled about this collaboration! 🗞

We are happy to announce our collaboration with Free City Magazine! Every month Free City Mag will be releasing blog content highlighting a local Business Owner in Battle Creek. Stay tuned to our Blog for the unique stories from our amazing community of entrepreneurs.

Check out our Blog Here: https://www.morninglightbc.com/ml-blog

05/03/2021

Stop trashing Battle Creek! Unless we start looking at the good in our city, how do we expect anything to change?

26/02/2021

Goodmorning! ⛅️ Yesterday we had the humble opportunity to officially pitch our business during the Morning Light cohort graduation ceremony. The last 6 months we have been involved in their entrepreneurial program to help launch Free City Mag. (Check out the video from the event on their page!)

We’re eager to share this platform with Battle Creek and surrounding areas.. and we’ve created this GoFundMe to help get the ball rolling. All money donated will go towards not only print and distribution of the first couple magazine issues, but also to pay our writers and contributors who’ve volunteered their time and talents to this platform.

Free City Mag celebrates art, small business, lifestyle, and the people that create it all. Any donation is greatly appreciated 🤍

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04/02/2021

Tonight the community of Battle Creek and surrounding areas stood in solidarity with the people of Myanmar to plea for the return of Democracy, and the unconditional release of civilian and political prisoners.

The November 2020 elections proved the Burmese people chose Democracy, however it was taken from them, accosting their proud and peaceful leaders as well.

With the recent and fearful election year in America in mind, it is important now more than ever to stand against dictatorship and come together as allies. We support a government that is for the people that make up the cities and communities of this world.

Photos by Audrey Merlihan

30/01/2021

Congratulations to Shelby Cotton III, CEO & Designer at Lukewarm Apparel, on your Grand Opening yesterday.

It’s so exciting to see young artists/entrepreneurs making their mark in our city’s retail and business economy. We wish you the best success!

-Lukewarm is an apparel shop that not only sells it’s own creations, but also provides the opportunity & space for other brands to sell their merchandise as well. Be sure to stop in and see what some of Battle Creek’s designers have in store!

Location: Lakeview Square Mall, Battle Creek, MI
Photos by: Audrey Merlihan

08/01/2021

We love to see a thriving design and printing co! ✨

See what they can do for you @ Hexx Design Co.

04/01/2021

Battle Creek Postcards | The "Dark Beauty" Collection

Purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/freecitymag

*Free delivery for Battle Creek residents & businesses
-Coupon Code: SHIP269
*Delivery fees may apply for all other patrons
*DM or Email for inquiries: [email protected]

~Our postcard series was designed as a meaningful way to communicate with friends, family, and even business partners.
In today's world of direct messages and newsfeeds, send a message that someone can hold, and even display as art.
(Original photography by local artist Audrey Merlihan)

07/12/2020

Check out this awesome opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners of Battle Creek!

🎉 It's Startup Week in Battle Creek! Thanks to the City of Battle Creek - we are excited to announce the launch of Startup Space in Battle Creek! Startup Space is a tool for aspiring entrepreneurs and local business owners to get connected to business resources, mentors, and other entrepreneurs in the community.

To celebrate the launch of Startup Space, we are offering a week of Virtual Programs that will provide a glimpse at all the opportunities available for entrepreneurs in Battle Creek.

Register for our events below to participate in ZOOM or simply watch from Facebook Live!

Monday Dec. 7
The State of Entrepreneurship in Battle Creek - Panel Discussion
RSVP - https://bit.ly/StateofEntrepreneurship

Tuesday Dec. 8
Virtual Beer Tasting with Handmap Brewing
RSVP - https://bit.ly/HandmapFBEvent

Wednesday Dec. 9
The Silicon Valley of Food - Panel Discussion
RSVP - https://bit.ly/SiliconValleyofFood

Thursday Dec. 10
Startup Space Demo - Live Demonstration with Startup Space
RSVP - https://bit.ly/startupspacedemo

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Are you a Battle Creek Entrepreneur or Business Owner? Sign-up for Startup Space now at: https://startupspace.app/register

Choose the Battle Creek Hub when signing up!

02/12/2020

Coming Up: SPOTLIGHT SERIES 🔦
We see you! 👀 and you’re doing amazing things. Our Spotlight Series will be an ongoing thread of posts dedicated to getting more eyes and ears on your amazing content! To start, we want to give you ONE post on our feed, and TWO shoutouts on our story. Take a chance on this FREE promotion now because it won’t last! 😯 DM for inquiries!

02/12/2020

Hey friends!! First and foremost, THANK YOU for your support thus far. Remember, we are here to support YOU, so the more following we get means more eyes and promotion on you and other awesome people involved. Very soon we will be starting our SPOTLIGHT SERIES 🔦 on Instagram and Facebook exclusively, where we will highlight and tag amazing people, stories and brands. DM us for promotion inquiries! 💡