On Sunday, April 7th at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm, the Foss Avenue Baptist Church family will celebrate Dr. Brian C. Frelix’s 1st Anniversary. The theme is “Jesus is Worthy.” Dr. Christopher Cobbler will be the 11:00 am worship service speaker. Dr. Terrence...
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...
On January 12, Lansing Fire Chief, Brian Sturdivant announced to personnel that “After an exhaustive nationwide search, we have identified our finalist for the vacant Assistant Fire Chief position. Chief Edwards-Clemons is set to assume her duties on January 29th....
One hundred years ago J. Dallas Dort was Flint’s biggest hometown promotor and benefactor. Today the Dort family is mainly remembered for their contributions to the Flint Institute of Music and the St. Cecelia Society. However, in 1906 Dort paid for the services of...
Editor’s note: This month we welcome a new contributing writer to this publication. Many of you will recognize him if you frequented the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library over the past several years. Michael Madden has been a fixture in the genealogy room at the...
Dear Friend, Since taking office, I have worked across the aisle to ensure that Michigan supports the police officers, firefighters, medical professionals, and other first responders who work hard to keep us and our communities safe. That’s why we delivered the...
“Thank God for Michigan,” President Lincoln proclaimed when troops arrived to join Union forces in the early stages of the Civil War. Pundits and politicians from across the country offered similar sentiments on Nov. 8 when election returns pointed to Democratic...
Deputy Fire Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons recently announced her retirement from the Flint Fire Department via a Facebook post. Carrie graduated from the Fire Academy in 1999 and has dutifully served and has risen through the ranks to the 2nd highest rank in the...
Kay Schwartz, Director of Library Services for Flint Public Library, has announced her intention to retire in June 2023. “We have been blessed with strong, courageous, dedicated directors who have led and shaped this institution into a community jewel. Kay Schwartz...
Joseph Davis, Jr. was present at a ceremony renaming Flint Fire Station #1 in his honor, Saturday, July 30. Mr. Davis was the City of Flint’s first African-American firefighter. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters gathered to celebrate Mr. Davis’ trailblazing...
Flint’s Deputy Fire Chief, Carrie Edwards-Clemons was recently re-elected to the Presidency of the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters. Carrie, the first woman elected President of the organization was re-elected at the recent 50th...
A team of 8 youths and their leader from several different congregations in the Lansing Diocese of the Catholic Church joined Meekins Gardens' work team for about 5 hours to make huge changes on these 10 lots originally developed by Carolyn Meekins and her youth...
It’s been a long and winding road, but the sculptured busts of the six women honored as “Heroines and Humanitarians” have now found their way to a permanent home in the Flint City Hall. In a well-attended ceremony at Flint City Hall on April 28, the statues of...
In early April of this year the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters (IABPFF) announced their President, Carrie Edwards-Clemons has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of "Chief Fire Officer." Carrie...
Goodbyes are never easy, particularly when you are losing someone who has earned respect and love from her fellow workers at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub as well as the residents of Flint. Ashley Everhart has completed her work at the Hub and is moving on to a...
The week of October 3-9 was National Firefighter’s Appreciation Week. A week to celebrate the bravery and experience of these first responders willing to put their lives on the line to protect others. There was an appreciation lunch for the men and women of the...
In recognition of local leaders and community organizations that partnered with the City of Flint through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Sheldon Neeley honored ten local faith-based partners for their trailblazing work and leadership in our community. Mayor Neeley...
