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FDA Fully Approves Pfizer Covid 19 Vaccine
On August 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave full approval of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in...
Property Portal Updates Underway
The Flint Property Portal was launched by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority and the City of Flint in 2017. The purpose of the Portal is to increase public access to property information in order to strengthen engagement, transparency, and trust between...
We’re Back!
In print anyway. Honestly, we have not missed a single issue of this newspaper since we had to shut down due to Covid protocols last Spring. We have been available online all of that time, but we also know that large numbers of our readers access this information...
The Power of “Positude”
Nay sayers mock the way of Positude. It has been said that attitude is everything. If you desire to be a winner in the game of life, check your attitude before you do anything else. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, it’s better with Positude. If you’re...
Kildee Announces $1 Million for Flint Riverfront Restoration
Federal Funds Will Help Genesee County, in Partnership with Flint, Enhance Riverfront Congressman Dan Kildee, Chief Deputy Whip of the U.S. House Democratic Caucus, recently announced $1 million in federal resources to help restore the Flint River Riverfront. The...
In Loving Memory of Peter C. Cavanaugh
Radio influencer and rock ’n roll legend Peter Lawrence Cavanaugh (aka Peter C.) died peacefully August 13, 2021, in Sharonville, Ohio, just a few weeks before his 80th birthday. A pioneer in rock ’n roll radio, Peter enjoyed a 58% total audience share on his...
Easy Egg Salad Sandwiches
From: Southern Living When it’s HOT outside (and inside) you don’t want to be spending a lot of time cooking. Here is an easy meal idea to beat the heat. Ingredients (many are optional - your choice) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons...
Flint Public Library is Open @ Courtland Center
You can browse books and movies, use public computers, research genealogy and use our reference materials. You'll find our temporary location at Courtland Center (4190 E. Court St., Burton). Visitors should use the main entrance (Entrance A) and then look for the...
Covid Restrictions Lifted at Flint Public Library
The Flint Public Library IS open for “business as usual.” People can come to our library at Courtland Center and browse as long as they like during open hours; Tuesday-Thursday 11am-7:30pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Computer access is...
Robert Widigan Named City of Flint CFO
Mayor Sheldon Neeley announced recently that Robert Widigan has joined the City of Flint team as the new chief financial officer to replace Shelbi Frayer. Born in Flint, Widigan comes as an experienced finance professional in local and state municipalities,...
Genesee County Career Expo
September 16, 2021 - Dort Financial Center (3501 Lapeer Rd), 1:00pm-5:00pm The Genesee County Career Expo is your opportunity to connect with local talent to fill your current open positions. We look forward to having you join us for this event on September 16,...
Block Club, Neighborhood Association and Crime Watch Meetings
Please check with your group to see if there is a meeting this month Ballenger Highway Association, (2nd Thursday,) 6:00pm Ballenger Square Community Assn, (2nd Saturday,) 10:00am, New Community Baptist Church, Lavender @ Mackin Bel-Aire Woods Neighborhood...
ASK KIA (For Sound Solutions)
Q. It concerns me, Kia, that many of our young people today show very little, and sometimes even no, respect for their elders. Profanity is as natural to some of them as speaking. What can we do to change this phenomenon that our children are more respectful? A....