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West Flint residents unhappy about possible assisted living facility in the neighborhood
Flint, MI—Woodcroft neighborhood residents believe a couple is trying to transform one home into an assisted living facility, and many of them are trying to stop it.
But their issues are not with the elderly or disabled.
Residents…
Flint Students to Receive Central Air Conditioning, Northwestern to Operate as a Kitchen
Flint, MI—The Flint Board of Education passed a project proposal Sept. 16 to install central air conditioning in eight buildings. The approved project will also keep the Flint Jr. High building, formerly Northwestern, running until next…
3 of 12 Flint School Board Candidates Speak at Public Forum
Flint, MI—Candidates for the Flint School Board had the chance to make a public appearance and answer questions about their plans as potential board members, but of the 12 people running, only three showed.
Community activist Rich Jones…
Genesee County jail program brings inmates sense of purpose
Flint, MI—Almost half of the population in the Genesee County Jail cannot read or write, according to Sheriff Chris Swanson.
On average, he said, inmates have up to a sixth to ninth grade education.
Nine out of ten inmates are…
Around Town
United Way receives grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint for…
Flint, MI — The Community Foundation of Greater Flint awarded $8,000 to the United Way of Genesee County, on behalf…
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration Highlights…
Flint, MI— Wednesday marked the 100th year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, and the Flint League of…
Factory Two is making and donating face shields to Flint…
Flint, MI — At Factory Two, a “makerspace” on North Grand Traverse Street, members pay a monthly fee to use…
Black business owners stay strong amidst pandemic
Flint, MI--The story of Flint is one of resilience.
That resilience was showcased at the Black-owned Business…
Friday Night Jazz Offers Free Socially Distanced Live Music
Flint, MI—For eighteen years Pat Cronley has been driving his truck, outfitted with a stage in back, to different…
Participate in the Census and Get a Free Meal from Northern…
Flint, MI— Wellness Services Inc. will be hosting a 2020 Census Food Truck event this Friday. A census…
Flint Water Crisis
Flint Community Leaders Say $600-million settlement is not enough
Flint, MI—The state of Michigan announced a $600-million settlement in lawsuits related to the Flint water crisis.…
