The City of Flint is taking a hard line against reckless driving, sending a message that there will be consequences for drivers who break the law and endanger lives. City officials filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court last week against a man accused of recklessly...
Real Bodies: The Exhibition Opens July 7 Partnering with Hurley Medical Center Sloan Museum of Discovery and Hurley Medical Center announced in a joint press conference today that REAL BODIES THE EXHIBITION, the highly original and thought-provoking exhibition of...
The merry month of May… Summer is on the way. Spring was ripe with promises and hope is renewed. T-shirts, shorts, and flip flops are the uniform of the young and not so young alike. The national and world news reports tell dire tales. We need more Positude to be...
It’s almost unbelievable…but one year ago, on May 19, we re-opened the Library to the public after our renovation. And what a year it has been! Our Children’s Learning Center is full of giggling, laughing, playing kids who are learning the skills to read. Our...
An interview with Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Nearly half of individuals who engaged in mass shootings (48%) leaked their plans in advance to others, according to the National Institute of Justice. The National Institute of Justice website also states of all...
April was a busy month for Flint’s City Council. Major accomplishments passed by the general body are highlighted below. The first order of business was to fill appointments. Council finalized the appointments of Robert Jewel (6th Ward) to the Planning Commission,...
Dear Friend, Yesterday, (April 13) I signed bills into law that will reduce gun violence and save lives. These commonsense laws will establish universal background checks for all firearm purchases and enact safe storage requirements. These long-overdue...
Love Your City Month - May 2023 Getting involved is as close as your curb. Priority Waste is offering unlimited curbside pickups of specific materials each week in May. All designated items must be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on residents’ regular weekly collection...
On Friday, March 31st, The Latinx Technology & Community Center of Flint celebrated the legacy of two civil rights icons, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. The event was held at the UAW Local 652 in Flint and was a day filled with music, food, and community...
El viernes 31 de marzo,El Centro Latinx de Flint celebró el legado de dos íconos de los derechos civiles, Cesar Chávez y Dolores Huerta. El evento se llevó a cabo en el UAW Local 652 en Flint y fue un día lleno de música, comida y construcción de la comunidad.El...
The Latinx Technology & Community Center in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is proud to announce the premier Cinco de Mayo event on May 5th.Come join us at the Buckham Alley downtown Flint, MI from 4-8pm and celebrate cinco de mayo, a...
Limited English Proficient (LEP) residents in Genesee County and Flint are facing significant challenges when attempting to access essential services and resources due to language barriers. Unfortunately, some residents are being forced to reschedule appointments...
Los residentes con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) en el condado de Genesee y Flint enfrentan desafíos significativos al intentar acceder a servicios y recursos esenciales debido a barreras lingüísticas. Desafortunadamente, algunos residentes se ven obligados a...
The Latinx Technology & Community Center will be hosting the second annual Health Fair on May 20, 2023. The event will take place between 12 pm -3 pm and will include music, food, family activities, medical service providers and health resources for all ages. The...
The Latinx Technology & Community Center is hiring. The organization is looking to hire a full-time employee to serve in the position of Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant’s responsibilities include managing calendars, making arrangements and preparing...
In the month of March, the Latinx Technology and Community Center hosted a Parent and Child Together Learning community read event. This event showed to be a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and share in the joy of reading. During the event there...
En el mes de marzo, el Centro Comunitario y de Tecnología Latinx organizó un evento de lectura comunitaria de Aprendizaje Juntos para Padres e Hijos. Este evento demostró ser una maravillosa oportunidad para que las familias se reunieran y compartieran la alegría...
Every month on the first Tuesday, from 2-4 pm The Latinx Technology and community center hosts a pop up clinic provided by Hamilton Health Network to provide and administer covid-19, flu and pneumonia vaccines to the underserved and underprivileged members of the...
Women's History Month is an annual celebration of the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. In Flint and Genesee County, Michigan, a group of Latinx women came together to celebrate this important month in a unique and empowering way. On March...
El Mes de la Historia de la Mujer es una celebración anual de las contribuciones y logros de las mujeres a lo largo de la historia. En Flint y el Condado de Genesee, Michigan, un grupo de mujeres Latinx se reunieron para celebrar este importante mes de una manera...
The Latinx Technology & Community Center amongst 7 other organizations continues to be a spoke partner of The CNPP (SBA) program an initiative aimed at improving access to social services for small businesses in the city of Flint by providing counseling and...
El Centro Latinx entre otras 7 organizaciones, continúa siendo un socio del programa CNPP (SBA) un iniciativa destinado a mejorar el acceso a los servicios sociales para las pequeñas empresas en la ciudad de Flint, proporcionando asesoramiento y formación a las...
Monday, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 21, May 28 Bethel AME Help Center – 773 E. Gillespie Avenue 9:00am – 11:00am Tuesday, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 Every Nation Church (Riverside Tabernacle) – 429 North Bound Chavez 9:00am Tuesday, May 2, May 9, May 16,...
1 million from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Up to $3.3 million from The Recycling Partnership These grants fund free 96-gallon recycling carts for all single-family households in Flint. The Michigan Department of Environment,...
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 sad and helpless with constant thoughts about the state of the world today. The repeated shootings and killing of innocent people with so many people in governing positions not appearing to care as much about human life as they do...
In a boost to its programs serving underrepresented high school students, Kettering University announced it has received a $200,000 grant from General Motors. The grant will help Kettering expand three programs that introduce female and minority high school...
Now through July 30, a segment of Saginaw Street from Court Street to Third Street will be closed for brick restoration and infrastructure upgrades. Northbound traffic will detour to Church Street and southbound traffic will detour to Beach Street. Fourth Street...
Edible Flint is a non-profit organization working with individuals and community partners to support community residents in growing and accessing healthy food in order to reconnect with the land and each other. The Edible Flint Director position is a full-time,...
If you are looking for a career that has meaning and desire to work for an employer that is making a positive impact in the community, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (GCHFH) is interested in talking to you about their open Carpenter position. This position is...
