The City of Flint hopes to improve housing conditions, health outcomes, and mental health while decreasing the migration of residents out of Flint. The City of Flint administration presented a resolution to the Flint City Council July 19 allocate $5 million in...
Coincidentally, on the 10th day of the 8th month… Celebrating the vibrancy that IS Flint, with a nod to the telephone area code the event is named after. Be on the lookout for special events downtown and around town on August 10, 810 Day! Additionally, the 4th of...
The end of Summer, Autumn is coming with warm days and cool nights. Our world is in crisis, but the believers of Positude have a Peacefultude. Is the glass of “Life” half full or half empty? Could it be bone dry and, if so, with what shall we fill it again? Those...
The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has appointed Mark L. Miller as Interim President and CEO. After a brief transitional period which began on July 1, Mr. Miller assumed full responsibility for all operational activities effective July 28. Mr. Miller, who...
100K Ideas celebrated their Grand Opening of the organization's new space located in the Dryden Building, on July 18th. Bringing together many individuals within the community, a large group came to celebrate the opening of not just 100K Ideas’ new space, but the...
John F. Kennedy once said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” With a vision of being Flint’s go-to place to learn for life, we know how important a strong leader is to both our organization and our community. So it is with great joy and...
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Ms. Taliah Abdullah has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Library, Ms. Abdullah will assume her new responsibilities beginning July 24. The Board engaged in a...
Flint City Council voted 5-2 during a Special Meeting on July 26 to select Candice Mushatt as the new councilperson for the 7th Ward. Flint City Clerk Davina Donahue said Mushatt has to fill out paperwork, get sworn in and then she can begin her duties as the 7th...
August is a month of celebrations. We are celebrating National Dog Month, National Hair Loss Awareness Month, Back to School Month, American Artist Appreciation Month, Family Fun Month, Happiness Happens Month, National Family Meals Month and American Adventures...
Congressman Dan Kildee recently announced new federal grants to fund three Head Start education programs in Genesee and Saginaw counties. The federal grants, totaling $31,895,224, were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve early...
The City of Flint lowered flags to half-staff to mourn the loss of former Flint Mayor James A. Sharp Jr. who passed away July 2 in Arizona at the age of 90. Funeral services were held at the Quinn Chapel AME Church followed by a Celebration of Life service....
REAL BODIES is a thought provoking exhibition of human anatomy, making use of the display of actual, perfectly preserved human bodies in multiple themed galleries along with 200 anatomical specimens. REAL BODIES invites visitors to explore the entire human...
The FlintNOW Foundation, created by Detroit Pistons owner and Flint native Tom Gores, joined the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission and Flint native Jamiersen Green to unveil a freshly refurbished basketball court and mural on Saturday in William Durant...
In the vibrant heart of Flint's Eastside, the Latinx Technology and Community Center (LTCC) stands tall as a beacon of hope and empowerment for the local community. With a steadfast commitment to addressing the pressing needs of its residents, this remarkable...
En el vibrante corazón de Flint 's Eastside, el centro comunitario Latinx (LTCC) se erige como un faro de esperanza y empoderamiento para la comunidad local. Con un firme compromiso de abordar las necesidades apremiantes de sus residentes, este notable centro se ha...
The Language Services Department at Latinx Technology and Community Center (LTCC) has expanded its capacity due to the rapidly growing Limited English Proficiency (LEP) population in the state of Michigan. Effective communication has never been more critical, as...
El Departamento de Servicios de Idiomas del Centro Tecnológico y Comunitario Latinx (LTCC) ha ampliado su capacidad debido al rápido crecimiento de la población con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) en el estado de Michigan. La comunicación efectiva nunca ha sido...
As the Sun graces the skies and the school bells have rung their final goodbyes, the eagerly awaited season of Summer has arrived, bringing with it a plethora of opportunities for young minds to explore, learn, and grow. Summer programs have become an essential...
Mientras el sol adorna los cielos y las campanas de la escuela han tocado sus últimos adioses, ha llegado la temporada de verano tan esperada, trayendo consigo una plétora de oportunidades para que las mentes jóvenes exploren, aprendan y crezcan. Los programas de...
Monday, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 4 Bethel AME Help Center – 773 E. Gillespie Avenue 9:00am Monday, August 7, August 14, August 21 Crossover Outreach – 414 W Court St 9:00am Tuesday, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29, September 5...
In celebration of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, mental health programs in the area collaborated to host a special evening in late July. Black Night, Brown Hope was a one-night event held at The New McCree Theatre on July 21....
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. I am so saddened Kia about all the evil and turmoil we see happening in the world today. I pray, but the devil just gets worse and worse. I find myself feeling depressed and agonizing over all the hatred and evil we see in the news. I want so much to make a...
Are you feeling the heat? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, June 2023 globally averaged as the hottest June on record, and climate scientists believe it likely that we will continue to see abnormally hot temperatures throughout the...
From the Betty Ramsdell Kitchen Use a combination of favorite raw vegetables. Onions, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, radishes, peppers, mushrooms (fresh), beans. Cut into similar sizes. Place vegetables into a bowl with olive oil (a generous amount of olive oil),...
Over the course of the Summer the Genesee County Parks, with representatives of For-Mar Nature Preserve, hosted three different events in City Parks across Flint. ‘Children’ of all ages were treated to fun and informative sessions on “Portable Pond” where we...
Following construction of an open air swimming pool in 1920, the Head House, or Bath House (more commonly known as the Pavilion) was built. It served as a changing area for the Community Swimming pool that was located at the rear of the pavilion where a playscape...
