Mott College trustees postpone action on alleged ‘proselytizing’ by president
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Candle bar brings hands-on experience to downtown Flint
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Mott College trustees to meet about complaint that president is ‘proselytizing’
“This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan(bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge…
GISD to host free preschool enrollment event at Flint Children’s Museum
FLINT, Mich. — Families looking to enroll their young children in preschool will have an opportunity to learn about local…
Gov. Whitmer signs classroom smartphone ban for Michigan schools
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Flint-based Mott Foundation launches national pitch competition for youth
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Historic Flint building to be transformed into restaurant
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SIPI Inc. seeks survey input from North Flint community
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GM’s Flint-area plants award $300K in community grants
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Hamilton Community Health Network expands Burton clinic
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Cancer prevention, detection event to be held in North Flint
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