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Honoring Flint’s Pioneers (a little at a time…)
Aventine and Avondale Cemeteries are located on the near east side of Flint, just east of downtown. You’ve probably driven past them thousands of times and never noticed these old, abandoned, unkept, and largely ignored pieces of old Flint history as you drive by...
The Power of “Positude”
Summertime will soon be here, Covid 19 has taken its toll we are weary and wary. Life on the edge is exhausting, but we are not without hope. We press on regardless of obstacles and daunting tasks. We are resilient we bow, we bend, we stretch, we bounce! Deep...
Edible Flint & LatinX Center Share Plants & Seeds With Flint Community Families
On May 15, Edible Flint volunteers distributed 449 garden kits to members of the community at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub in Flint. The Garden Starters Kits have been sold for more than 10 years to support gardens in Flint and the surrounding area. These kits...
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...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Federal Program to Lower Cost of High-Speed Internet
Residents are eligible to receive discounts on internet service and devices. Lt. Gilchrist II and the Connecting Michigan Taskforce are encouraging Michigan families to sign up for a new federal program to help lower the cost of high speed internet service, which...
Top Tips on Making A Move Easier For Your Child with Disabilities
Packing up and moving locations is stressful no matter what your situation is. When it comes to moving, getting settled, and feeling safe with a child with disabilities, these worries become even more apparent. Flint: Our Community, Our Voice takes a look at some...
Genesee County Health Department Vaccinations
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 12+, living or working in Genesee County, is eligible for vaccination through the health...
We’re Cleaning Up!
We’ve heard of “Spring Cleaning,” but this is something else. Hundreds of volunteers took to the streets, parks and neighborhoods of Flint in May to Fight Blight! Here are a few pics of their work. Many thanks to all who participated and to Republic Services for...
Is Two Always Better Than One?
We all know the saying, “Two heads are better than one” and most of us have experienced the benefits when two people work-together. A couple is more likely to solve a problem, than one person doing it alone. With that thought in mind, the Taming Traffic Taskforce,...
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 am so frustrated when I see people who refuse to wear a mask after all the warnings and advice of the doctors and professionals who are trying their best to stop the spread of the virus we’re facing. How can I not feel so angry and frustrated when I see...
Flint Loses Another Champion
Christopher J. Stallworth • 1970-2021 Christopher Jay Stallworth was born and raised in East Cleveland, Ohio the son of Lawrence W. and Christine Stallworth. He graduated in 1988 from Shaw High School. Chris was a dedicated member of both our Flint and Education...