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The Bricks Come Alive in August
In the Fall of 2004 Al Hatch was feeling a little bit of envy thinking about the Woodward Dream Cruise. Why couldn’t Flint do something similar? After all, didn’t Flint have as much to do with the American auto industry as Detroit? So Al visited Jerry Preston at...
The Power of “Positude”
Spring and Summer are fond memories. Fall, also known as Autumn, is full of delightful traditions for Michiganders. The colors, tastes, and smells we look forward to in the fall season. Apples in a riot of colors, varieties galore from sweet to tart. We return to...
Cheers Market Loses Liquor License
Resulting of petition by Flint Police Department Cheers Market on Flint’s west side had its liquor license revoked during a hearing of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission today, as a result of a petition by the City of Flint Police Department. “This is just...
Board of Canvassers Certifies Primary Election Results
Following a brief discussion, Michigan’s bipartisan Board of State Canvassers recently unanimously voted to certify the August primary elections. Prior to their meeting, the bipartisan boards of county canvassers in the state’s 83 counties also certified the...
Flint Honors First Black Firefighter
Joseph Davis, Jr. was present at a ceremony renaming Flint Fire Station #1 in his honor, Saturday, July 30. Mr. Davis was the City of Flint’s first African-American firefighter. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters gathered to celebrate Mr. Davis’ trailblazing...
Deputy Fire Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons Re-elected President of IABPFF
Flint’s Deputy Fire Chief, Carrie Edwards-Clemons was recently re-elected to the Presidency of the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters. Carrie, the first woman elected President of the organization was re-elected at the recent 50th...
’80s in the Hole Rocks for the River
The Flint River Watershed Coalition’s (FRWC)biggest fundraiser of the year, the 5th annual '80s in the Hole benefit concert and party, is coming on September 9th. Please share the event widely with your networks to help make it a success. We are also still...
New Zoning Code Coming Soon!
The City of Flint will enter a new era at the end of October when the recently adopted zoning code goes into full effect. The land use classifications and requirements from the age of urban renewal finally will be replaced with 21st century categories for...
Mott Foundation Grants $750,000 to Support Flint Senior Centers
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted a total of $750,000 to the city of Flint to support upgrades to the buildings, systems and interior spaces at Brennan Senior Center and Hasselbring Senior Center. The two grants aim to address critical needs and create...
Little Explorers are Back!
We’re thrilled to announce that Little Explorers is returning to Flint Public Library starting on Saturday, September 10 from 11:00am-12:30pm. This hands-on sensory learning experience is for children ages 1-4 (with parental supervision). Sensory play helps...
Discolored Water Issues?
Call the City of Flint Water Department at (810) 766-7202 to report any changes in your water. The City of Flint has heard from residents who are concerned about discolored water flowing from a fire hydrant during a Fire Department operation on Jamieson St. Anytime...
September Free Food Pantries
Monday, Sept 5, Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26 Bethel United Methodist Church – 1309 N. Ballenger Highway 10:00am – 2:00pm Tuesday, Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 Riverside Tabernacle – 429 East Bound Chavez 9:00am Tuesday, Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 Asbury...
Vaccines in Genesee County
With vaccine supply increasing, we are no longer using a pre-registration process. We are now offering walk-in, NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED vaccination clinics. Anyone aged 5+, living or working in Genesee County, is eligible for vaccination through the health...
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. Kia, I just don’t understand how what is supposed to be the greatest country in the world is so full of hatred and injustice. I am feeling frustrated by all the corruption in our government and how much time and money is being spent investigating people who are...