Tuesday, August 31, 2021 will be a special day for our community as Mott Community College officially opens the doors of the new Lenore Croudy Family Life Center on its main campus in the City of Flint (inside the historic former Woodside Church designed by...
Hazy lazy summer days coming to an end. The vaccine brought us hope, but the Coronavirus is still deadly and very much among us. The invisible foe has cut us off from relationships and interactions. We are anxious and filled with fear. We cannot go back to the way...
With warm weather often comes severe storms, with hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes sweeping many areas in the US. These storms can cause millions of dollars’ worth of damage to businesses and homes and even a loss of life, so it’s important to learn how to be...
Providing Healthy Food Options to Area Residents, Create Economic Growth New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents Vacant site will be revitalized into food co-op, giving ownership opportunities to members of the...
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...
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...
August 1 Flint Jazz Festival-Riverbank Park, Downtown Flint. August 3-6 Michigan Artists Invitational and Art Walk-Greater Flint Arts Council, 9am-5pm each day. 816 S. Saginaw St. August 7 15th Annual “I Chews the Blues Festival”-Mojoes Wing House, 211 S. Main,...
Boil in salted water to cover until tender but still slightly crunchy (2 minutes) 1 cup ½ inch pieces green beans 1 cup ½ inch pieces yellow wax beans Drain and place in a large bowl. Add and stir together: 16 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup...
A Richardson favorite original recipe from Gary Ibsen’s Great Tomato Book. Very quick to make so have pasta water boiling & favorite pasta ready to toss in! 2 T. olive oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped ½ pound red cherry tomatoes & ½ pound yellow...
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...
Q. Kia, I love one of my best girlfriends a lot, but I hate the fact that she seems to thrive on gossip. I don’t want to hurt her feelings, but I don’t like it when she constantly talks negative about people and seems to like spreading other people’s business. I...
As the article in the next column indicates… It’s been HOT outside! In most cases, it doesn’t seem to bother your kids too much so here are a couple of ways to not only help keep your kids cool, but you might be tempted to join in on the fun too! Make your own...
No joke it’s been HOT this Summer and we’re just moving into August! Here are some Summer cool downs to help you get to September. 1. Drink lots and lots of water Hydration is key when your body is trying to maintain homeostasis, or the regulated state (in this...
