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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’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...
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,...
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...
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...
