The City of Flint announced the passing of 1st Ward Councilman, Eric Mays, on Saturday, February 24. Mayor Sheldon Neeley said Mays' "bold and courageous service" made him beloved among his constituents in the First Ward. Neeley said Mays' "strong presence" will be...
In a town awash with buildings, parks, and streets named for the many automotive pioneers who called Flint home, there are a few reminders that women also contributed to the development of Flint. The flagship hospital of the third largest health system in Michigan...
I am recovering from my hip replacement surgery very well. I am grateful that there have been no post surgical complications. Positude has served me well. March is a transition month, the days are getting longer and we are starting to think of spring. The winter...
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) is thrilled to announce the selection of soon to be retired U.S. Representative Dan Kildee as the next President and CEO. Following an extensive search process, Kildee was selected given his proven record in...
The Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School is pleased to welcome accomplished glass sculptor James Labold. Mr Labold will host Mixed Media Glass Sculpture workshops from Tuesday, March 5th through Friday, March 8th in the FIA Hot Shop. He will also showcase ...
A group of Flint residents and organizations want the Michigan Department of Transportation to reconsider its working plan for rebuilding I-475 in the city to prevent “the same harms that were caused by its initial construction.” In a letter to MDOT Director...
Happy March! We at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library are still energized from our February events; Black History Month, the African-American Read-In and Black Children’s Book Week. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow last month so according to that...
There is never a dull moment in Flint politics. Whether it’s a heated meeting or fruitless recalls, there is always something going on. But, luckily for the City of Flint, your City Council is consistently working hard in the best interest of their respective...
Congressman Dan Kildee held a press conference on Thursday, February 22 at Whaley Children’s Center to discuss his bipartisan legislation, the Recruiting Families Using Data Act, that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 3058 would help to...
Dear Friends, Recently I presented my sixth balanced executive budget recommendation. My proposals would lower costs, improve education from pre-K through postsecondary, invest in public safety, and ensure anyone can “make it” in Michigan. As a former prosecutor,...
On February 20th, the board of the Mott Community College Education Association (MCCEA), Mott Community College’s faculty union, voted to support the United Teachers of Flint’s (UTF) decision to authorize job actions in response to the Flint Board of Education’s...
Winter is taking its toll. Still wonderful but not as crisp? A treat for THIS season. Core several apples (might be two for each person!) Place in an oven-proof dish. Fill each one with raisins (some chopped walnuts would be great too!) A splash of water (or cider...
The Fine Arts Cookbook II, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. 1981 1 pound ricotta cheese (if using cottage cheese, drain it a bit) 1 - 10 ounce pkg. frozen chopped spinach 1 cup cheese (mozzarella, feta, or cheddar or combination), grated 3 eggs, slightly beaten...
On Sunday March 17, 2024 at 4 PM St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be presenting a program called “Singin’ with Sondheim.” The program will feature songs selected from Stephen Sondheim’s 18 well known Broadway musicals such as West Side Story and Into the Woods....
Do you know what your linguistics rights are as parents and students? In the United States, including the State of Michigan, parents' rights to an interpreter are supported by federal and state laws that protect civil rights and ensure access to public services for...
¿Saben cuáles son sus derechos lingüísticos como padres y estudiantes? En los Estados Unidos, incluido el Estado de Michigan, los derechos de los padres a tener un intérprete están respaldados por leyes federales y estatales que protegen los derechos civiles y...
Join us for the Chavez Huerta Celebration Luncheon on March 23rd, 2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church off Coldwater Rd. from 1-3 PM. This annual event stands as a testament to our commitment to community leadership, academic advancement, and the enduring...
Únase a nosotros para el almuerzo de celebración de Chávez Huerta el 23 de marzo de 2024 en la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Coldwater Rd. de 1-3 PM. Este evento anual es un testimonio de nuestro compromiso con el liderazgo comunitario, el avance...
We are pleased to report the latest updates to the ESL (English as a Second Language) and SSL (Spanish as a Second Language) winter 2024 season. It has been a successful two-month period, with new participants reported for a current enrollment of approximately 30...
Nos place informar las últimas actualizaciones de las clases ESL (Ingles como segundo idioma) y SSL (español como segundo idioma) temporada de invierno 2024. Ha sido un bimestre exitoso reportándose nuevos participantes para una matrícula actual de aproximadamente...
Embarking on the fiscal year 2014, the Latinx Technology and Community Resource Center has kicked off with an outstanding performance, welcoming 439 visitors in January. Despite falling slightly short of our 500-visitor goal, the remarkable increase from previous...
Iniciando el ano fiscal 2024, el Centro de Recursos del centro comunitario Latinx ha tenido un comienzo destacado, dando la bienvenida a 439 visitants en enero. A pesar de no alcanzar completam ente nuestra meta de 500 visitants, el notable aumento con respecto a...
Monday, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1 Bethel AME Help Center – 773 E. Gillespie Avenue 9:00-11:00am Tuesday, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2 Every Nation Church (Riverside Tabernacle) – 429 North Bound Chavez 8:00-11:00am Tuesday,...
Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) are two serious chronic diseases. They also are the two major causes of kidney disease, another serious illness. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) provides workshops that help...
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 was raised by Christian parents who required us to attend church every Sunday with very few exceptions. I believe in God and don’t feel comfortable questioning Him. But I have to admit that I just don’t understand why He allows such bad things to happen...
An average $550 will be mailed to 700,000 Michigan households, with these larger refunds continuing in the years ahead. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that eligible Michigan families began receiving Working Families Tax Credit supplemental checks in February...
Now through March 16: Buckham Gallery Collectanea: Paloma Núñez-Regueiro, Geo Rutherford, and Jessica Tenbusch and solo show Forest Elegy by Lauren Woods. Collectanea Artist Talk with Paloma Núñez-Regueiro, Geo Rutherford, Jessica Tenbusch: March 8 at 5 PM...
The Genesee County Commissioners approved a $1 million ARPA allocation for Berston Field House this week, adding to allocations of $2.5 million from City of Flint ARPA funds for the renovation and expansion of the 100-year-old recreational facility. “We are so...
