Hamilton Community Health Network expands Burton clinic
BURTON, Mich. — Hamilton Community Health Network is expanding its Burton Clinic with the addition of a second location, creating the Hamilton Burton Campus. The expansion is aimed at increasing access to primary care, behavioral health, women’s health and pediatric services for residents across Greater Flint and Genesee County. An opening ceremony for the new…
Special education forum in Flint to bring together parents, legislators
FLINT, Mich. — The Flint Center for Educational Excellence’s Flint Parent Collaborative is set to host the Special Education & Learning Support: A Legislative Forum on Friday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Gloria Coles Flint Public…
Community Foundation of Greater Flint announces new trustees
FLINT, Mich. — The Community Foundation of Greater Flint has announced the appointment of several new trustees. In a Jan.…
Flint Institute of Music announces full slate of upcoming performances
FLINT, Mich. — The Flint Institute of Music has announced a packed lineup of upcoming performances, bringing nationally recognized comedians,…
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Flint City Hall
Flint’s 5th Ward Councilwoman Jerri Winfrey-Carter won’t run for re-election
FLINT, Mich. — Councilwoman Jerri Winfrey-Carter announced she will not seek reelection to represent Flint’s 5th Ward. The 5th Ward councilwoman shared her decision in a…
City of Flint opens community centers as warming shelters
FLINT, Mich. — As temperatures drop across the region, the City of Flint has once again opened its community centers…
Flint City Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer won’t seek re-election
FLINT Mich. — Flint City Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer has announced he will not pursue another term. Sharing the news in…
Nominating petitions for Flint mayor, city council now available
FLINT, Mich. — Nominating petitions for Flint mayor and Flint City Council are now available for those interested in running…
Local Briefs
A Fix for Flint
Rigorous, evidence based reporting that explores how people are trying to solve Flint’s biggest problems.
Education
Free chess club builds community and critical thinking in Flint
FLINT, Mich. — Every week, youth and adults come together to sharpen their minds and build community across generations through the game of chess. The IATC…
Nearly $1M grant to support afterschool, summer learning at Flint schools
FLINT, Mich. — The Flint Center for Educational Excellence has been awarded nearly $1 million to expand and sustain licensed…
GISD to host FAFSA workshop in Flint
FLINT, Mich. — The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is partnering with the Genesee County Career and College Access Network…
$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…
Business News
SIPI Inc. seeks survey input from North Flint community
FLINT, Mich. — A local organization is inviting community members to help shape its future programming by participating in a workshop interest survey. SIPI Inc. is…
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…
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…
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…
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
Cancer prevention, detection event to be held in North Flint
FLINT, Mich. — The National Minority Quality Forum is set to host a community town hall and mini clinic aimed at addressing cancer prevention and early…
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…
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…
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…