Flint to hold public hearing on mayor’s proposed budget
FLINT, Mich. — The City of Flint will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026–2027 city budget on Monday, March 23. Flint Mayor Sheldon A. Neeley submitted his budget to council on March 2. During the public hearing residents will have an opportunity to review and comment on the city’s proposed spending…
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala to keynote Flint & Genesee Group annual meeting
FLINT, Mich. — The Flint & Genesee Group will host its annual meeting at the FIM Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint, where Bobby Mukkamala is set to deliver the keynote address. The meeting, scheduled for March 25, is themed “Partnering with…
Flint promoter EBaller celebrates 23 years with Capitol Theatre concert
FLINT, Mich. — For more than two decades, Flint native Derek “EBaller” Smith has been bringing music concerts and entertainment…
Flint Rep and UM-Flint partner for comedy musical ‘Lucky Stiff’
FLINT, Mich. — FIM Flint Repertory Theatre and the University of Michigan-Flint Program of Theatre & Dance are partnering for…
International dance company Step Afrika! coming to Whiting Auditorium
FLINT, Mich. — The internationally acclaimed dance company Step Afrika! will bring its high-energy stepping performance to the FIM Whiting…
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Flint City Hall
Flint Mayor’s $1M water stabilization plan a no go, council calls for long-term plan
FLINT, Mich. — Flint City Council members are asking Mayor Sheldon Neeley for a long-term plan for water stabilization and looking into ways to prevent water…
Flint mayor puts forward $1M plan to cover GLWA rate increase
FLINT, Mich. — In response to a nearly 6 percent water rate hike approved this week by the Great Lakes…
Flint City Council to address water testing, new committees, ordinances
FLINT, Mich. — Flint City Council will meet Wednesday, Feb. 18 to take up grant funding, infrastructure projects, equipment purchases,…
Flint to hold free brunch, resource fair for seniors
FLINT, Mich. — A free senior brunch and resource fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, from 10 a.m.…
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Education
Mott Community College to host Music Tech Industry Day
FLINT, Mich. — Aspiring musicians, producers and audio engineers will have a chance to connect with industry professionals during Music Tech Industry Day at Mott Community…
Mott College trustees postpone action on alleged ‘proselytizing’ by president
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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,…
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…
Business News
Inside On The Bricks Food & Spirits, where “good times start here”
FLINT, Mich. — The sound of soft jazz drifts through the dining room as plates of freshly prepared food move from the kitchen to awaiting tables.…
Flint speakeasy offers a hidden-gem nightlife experience
FLINT, Mich. — Tucked behind a bookshelf inside On the Bricks downtown, a hidden doorway leads guests into The X,…
Networking community for mom entrepreneurs launches in Genesee County
FLINT, Mich. — A new networking community focused on supporting women entrepreneurs and mothers is launching in Genesee County with…
Candle bar brings hands-on experience to downtown Flint
FLINT, Mich. — What started as a girls’ trip tradition has turned into one of downtown Flint’s newest creative experiences.…
Gray Matters
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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
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…
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…
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…