Mott Foundation and others step up to make project a reality. The City of Flint has allocated $3.25 million in ARPA funding towards Ashley Capital’s redevelopment of the Buick City brownfield. The City of Flint administration submitted a resolution to allocate the...
The fall colors are rich and vibrant. Days are warm and nights are cool. Apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes are popular places to visit. The Farmers’ Market celebrates our local growers. Covid causes us to be careful with our public meetings and...
Election Day 2022 is upon us. It is the day that We The People make our choices known on various ballot issues and elect Representatives to diverse legislative bodies from local school boards to our representatives in Congress. Allow me to repeat…we are voting for...
Excerpted from “Michigan News” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of demolishing a former corner store on the east side of downtown. According to an EPA news release, the cleanup at 1815 Davison Road at the corner of Franklin Avenue will be...
Flint residents are encouraged to bag their leaves for curbside collection now through December 2. Yard waste is picked up weekly on normal trash collection days. The City of Flint began requiring residents to bag leaves over 10 years ago. Residents should NOT rake...
Captivating Marketing Videos Using Your Phone November 8 | Noon - 1 p.m. (lunch provided) In April 2020, Tom Hanks did a monologue for Saturday Night Live that was filmed on an iPhone. The minute that monologue hit the airwaves, everything changed. To quote...
Mark Baldwin was one of a kind. I first met Mark some years ago when one of the first Art Parades and Light Up the City events was held in his neighborhood. I think he gravitated towards me simply because of the camera I held in my hand to record the event. First...
What do seed corn and yoga have in common? They teach skills that are important for reading readiness. That’s why the Library is excited to invite you and your young children to some fun events coming up in November. Little Explorers (Saturday, Nov. 12 at...
I suppose you could leave it moldering on your porch or leave it out for critters. Here are a couple ideas for you and your family. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Clean seeds- place a colander or strainer in a bowl filled with water. The seeds float – makes separating them...
King Avenue PLUS hosted a multi-faceted event on a beautiful Saturday in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Garden. This day recognized those whose energy and support have made the transformation of abandoned lots possible. (56 thank you certificates to...
After months of delays and negotiations between the City’s Legislative and Executive branches, Flint City Council approved a plan for the city’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at its Oct. 24 meeting. An ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) allocation plan was...
Rhina was born July 26, 1933 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Samuel and Jeanne (Greenstein) Holtz. Rhina was very active in the League of Women Voters for over 50 years. She was a pillar and longtime member of Temple Beth El, serving as Hebrew school teacher and...
Monday, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28 Bethel United Methodist Church – 1309 N. Ballenger Highway 10:00am – 2:00pm Tuesday, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29 Riverside Tabernacle – 429 North Bound Chavez 9:00am Tuesday, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29 Asbury...
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 would like to travel more and see the world, but I find myself being reluctant to travel due to all the unrest around the world. I don’t want to fall prey to fear, but I am having a hard time making the first step to schedule a trip. What advice would you...
