Visitors view portraits at the soft opening of the photography exhibition, "Sons: Seeing the Modern African American Male" by Jerry Taliaferro at the Flint Institute of Arts on Jan. 21, 2022. (KT Kanazawich | Flint Beat) A photography exhibition featuring the faces...
One of my friends posted on Facebook that he couldn’t bring himself to take down the Christmas tree so now it’s a Valentines tree! We all want to love and be loved just the way we are. So, how’s your Lovetude, are there strings attached, or terms to be met? Let’s...
The City of Flint continues to work with local community organizations, faith-based facilities, businesses, and surrounding public safety municipalities to help with family resources and recovery efforts related to the November 22 explosion on Hogarth Avenue....
So Simple. Use leftover chicken or turkey or purchase a rotisserie chicken from the market. Ingredients ⅓ cup chopped onion ¼ cup butter, cubed ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper 1 can (10-½ ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted ¾ cup...
An independent board of trustees governs the assets and funds of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF). Trustees are selected for their knowledge of community needs and their professional expertise. CFGF announces the appointment of six community members...
Flint Public Library has closed its temporary Courtland Center location and our staff is now busy packing and moving back into Kearsley Street! Most of our programming is on hold right now, but you can still access many great services and resources via our...
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity has received a grant of $15,000 from the Community Foundation for Greater Flint’s Arthur L. Tuuri Health Fund to support their Owner-Occupied Critical Home Repair Program. The program provides repair services to over 150...
Gov. Whitmer urged Michiganders to take advantage of the federal government’s free COVID-19 testing program. At-home, rapid COVID-19 tests are available for free at COVIDTests.gov, with every household eligible for four free tests that will be shipped directly to...
The United States Postal Service is delivering one shipment of four at-home rapid COVID-19 tests per residential address. If you are interested in receiving a free kit please request a shipment by entering your name, address and email at:...
The “Modern” Civil Rights Movement dates, arguably, back to a cool December day in 1955 when a tired Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white man. There are many important dates in Black History that occurred long before that historic day in...
The Flint Fire Department is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of two new pieces of fire fighting apparatus to their arsenal. A Quint truck and a Squad truck. So, what is a Quint? A quint truck is an apparatus that combines the equipment capabilities of a...
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 find myself feeling increasingly depressed and lonely. I know it has much to do with all the bad news around the world, but especially right here in our country. I’m finding it hard to not let it get next to me. What can I do to make myself feel better...
Zoning. It’s a topic that many find boring but is one that has a tremendous impact on daily life in Flint. Every new building, every major renovation, every new business is governed by the zoning ordinance. Today, the City is operating off a zoning ordinance...
