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 costs from being passed on to residents. The move comes after the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors approved a a 5.8% average increase for water services and…
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 College (MCC) this month. Hosted by the college’s…
Flint Area Links to host free Black Family Wellness Expo at Hamilton clinic
FLINT, Mich. — Families across Genesee County will have access to free health services, screenings and community resources during the…
What’s Happening Flint: Weekend events around the city (March 6–8)
FLINT, Mich. — This weekend brings concerts, workshops, community discussions and family-friendly events to venues across the city. Whether you’re…
Local improv troupe set to perform at Flint Eagles Club
FLINT, Mich. — Buckham Alley Theatre’s resident improv troupe, Alligator Hotel, is set to bring an evening of unscripted comedy…
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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 Water Authority, Mayor Sheldon Neeley proposed…
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.…
Flint City Council elects new leadership
FLINT, Mich. — Flint City Council has selected new leadership. During its meeting Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, council members voted…
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Education
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’
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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
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law to ban smartphones from public school classrooms starting this…
Business News
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, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar reviving prohibition-era…
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.…
Historic Flint building to be transformed into restaurant
FLINT, Mich. — A vacant historic building in downtown Flint is set to begin a new chapter as a restaurant…
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
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…