Warming shelters open in Flint amid freezing temperatures
FLINT, Mich. — As temperatures drop, warming centers in Flint will be open from December 2025 through March 2026 to provide overnight shelter, meals and daytime services for residents in need. Men seeking overnight shelter can go to Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties’ Center for Hope, 812 Root St. in Flint. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. For more…
What’s Happening Flint: Your guide to holiday events around the city
FLINT, Mich — The holiday season is in full swing, and Flint is offering no shortage of ways to celebrate, including cozy workshops, festive sip-and-shops, live music, nightlife, community givebacks, and annual traditions that…
Holiday meals, toy drives, giveaways available across the Flint-area
FLINT, Mich. — With Christmas fast approaching, several Flint-area organizations and bussinesses are stepping up to provide holiday meals, toys…
GM’s Flint-area plants award $300K in community grants
FLINT, Mich. — General Motors’ Flint-area plants have awarded $300,000 in community grants to nine nonprofits across Genesee County as…
GHS awards $220k in grants to support Flint-area food pantries
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich — Genesee Health System has awarded $220,000 in grants to 22 local food pantries to support hunger…
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Neeley touts Flint’s financial ‘turnaround’ in 6th State of the City address
FLINT, Mich. — During his State of the City address, Mayor Sheldon Neeley highlighted what he described as progress and resilience under his administration, emphasizing financial…
Land Bank to update Flint community on property demo intiatives
FLINT, Mich. — The Genesee County Land Bank will update the community on a multimillion-dollar effort to demolish thousands of…
Flint food box voucher program moves forward after early issues
FLINT, Mich. — Despite some early challenges, Flint’s food box voucher program is moving forward. The Food Bank of Eastern…
Mayor sets date for Flint’s 6th annual State of the City address
FLINT, Mich. — A date has been set for Flint’s annual State of the City address. This year’s event is…
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Education
$5.3M grant aims to revitalize former Flint Central High School campus
FLINT, Mich. — More than $5.3 million will support planning and development for the revitalization of the Flint Central High School campus. Funding for the project…
Flint university leaders to discuss rapid changes in education landscape
FLINT, Mich. — Communities First, Inc. is set to host local higher education leaders and residents for its next Community…
GISD program aims to spark entrepreneurship in Flint-area youth
FLINT, Mich. — An area school district aims to spark entrepreneurial thinking among high school students through an innovative course.…
UM-Flint to host symposium on civic life and democracy
FLINT, Mich. — The University of Michigan-Flint will host “Cracks in the Pavement,” a free community symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from…
Business News
Insight Urgent Care expands access on Flint’s south side
FLINT, Mich. — When Insight opened its South Flint urgent care facility in September 2022, it filled a gap in health care access for the community.…
Flint entrepreneur turns family recipes into business
FLINT, Mich. — At just 7 years old, Kayla Aguilar was stringing beads into bracelets at her mother’s bedside in…
Flint native opens holistic healing center downtown
FLINT, Mich. — When Hunter O’Connor opened Hive Holistic Center, her vision wasn’t just to start a business — it…
Flint’s Blackstone’s Smokehouse reaches six-year milestone
FLINT, Mich. — When the COVID-19 shutdowns drained downtown foot traffic, Blackstone’s Smokehouse owner Jerrid Heidel poured his own money…
Gray Matters
Gray Matters is produced in partnership with Valley Area Agency on Aging (VAAA) and focuses on our aging population and the people who care for them.
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters is produced in partnership with local organizations focused on solutions for mental health issues that Flint and Genesee County residents are facing.
Health
Flint library sees surge in pantry use as shutdown continues
FLINT, Mich. — As the federal government shutdown stretches into its 36th day, its ripple effects are being felt across Flint. In recent weeks, the Gloria…
Flint-area food distribution locations for November
FLINT, Mich. — The ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted access to food assistance for families who rely on the…
Flint families face food insecurity as SNAP benefits are paused
FLINT, Mich. — The effects of the government shutdown on Capitol Hill are being felt right here at home, as…
How a Flint-born program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A procession of mothers wearing red sashes, pushing strollers and tending to toddlers made their way…