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Emergency response team narrows down source of Flint River spill to three basins at Lockhart Chemical Company
Flint, MI— Officials have determined that an ongoing petroleum-based spill in the Flint River is coming from one of three basins on Lockhart Chemical Company’s property in Flint. “Backtracking up the sewer pipe, we have identified in the last 24 hours, three potential basins that could have a breach,” Sheriff Chris Swanson, who is leading…
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Flint’s Smooth Steppers invites residents to come out and dance
Flint, MI– After a two-year hiatus, the Flint’s Smooth Steppers are set to bring back their annual ball to the community. On June 24, from 6 to 10 p.m. the community is invited to dinner and dancing with the Smooth Steppers, a senior line dancing group, at Signature Chop House located at 1537 Pierson Rd. …
Two nonprofits partner to bring walk-up food pantry to Flint’s west side
Flint, MI—Look out for a bright blue box near the intersection of West Court Street and Miller Road this weekend as two Flint-based nonprofits have partnered to open a new food pantry on the city’s west side. Well of Hope, whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty, has been operating its free walk-up…
Job fair to be held in Flint on June 21
Flint, MI — A Multi-Employer Job Fair is being hosted by GST MI Works! on Tuesday, June 21st from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 711 North Saginaw St., in Flint, Mich. Job seekers that arrive before 1:00 pm will have their resumes reviewed and will have a chance to prepare for on-the-spot interviews. An…
Flint’s Juneteenth celebrations bring parades, music, parties across the city
Flint, MI — Music and cheers rang out through Flint this weekend as residents celebrated Juneteenth this year with parades, block parties, and festivals across the city. Check out the weekend’s festivities through the lenses of Flint Beat’s photographers. The Flint Juneteenth Parade Black Buckham Juneteenth Festival Mama Sol’s Juneteenth Concert and Fireworks Show Street…
Crossover Outreach breaks ground on new building in Flint to better serve residents
Flint, MI — Crossover Outreach, which has provided Flint-area residents with critical resources since 1991, broke ground on a new building on June 16, 2022. The nonprofit has been operating out of a former home built for a single-family. And as need in the community grew over the past several years, staff knew they couldn’t…
Oil-based substance in Flint River now nearing 3x amount collected initially
Flint, MI— Officials say they have gathered nearly “three times” more of an oil-based substance in the Flint River than collected on June 16, a day after the spill was discovered. At a June 17, 2022 press conference, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said a response team of state and local officials has now gathered…
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Flint’s First Friday brings local creatives together
Flint, MI — People from Flint and beyond converged in Buckham Alley for the return of Flint Underground’s First Friday Sound and Vision, a summer-long series highlighting local musicians, artists, chefs, and vendors. Local DJs Eduardo Scizzahandz, MixMastaMás, and DJ Thunder spun records between sets from Big Donut and Caleb Johnson + Reaching. Local artist,…
Flint After Dark: The city’s nightlife shows just how diverse the community is
The Flint experience is not monolithic and its nightlife shows just how diverse the community is. Whether people are just hanging out listening to jazz, performing on an open mic, dancing in the club, or playing a game of billiards, the city has something to offer. Check out these images of just a few of…
Flint Soap Box Derby returns after two-year hiatus
Flint, MI—The Flint Soap Box Derby will return to Chevy Commons this Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I can’t believe the energy and excitement in the room,” said Kevin Cronin, Executive Director of the Flint Soap Box Derby, during one of the…
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Flint health and fitness center to open to the public again
Flint, MI — Insight Health and Fitness Center, located at 4500 S Saginaw St in Flint MI, will be open once again for public memberships on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The facility has been closed since the initiation of the initial Covid lockdown in March of 2020. Insight will hold the ribbon-cutting ceremony with the…
Mott Foundation grants nearly $200k to support Flint neighborhood projects
Flint, Mich. — The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has granted a total of $192,007 to the Neighborhood Engagement Hub (NEH) to coordinate neighborhood cleanups and hire young people to assist with the work. Mott announced in August that it would fully fund seven neighborhood projects and partially fund an eighth project — for a total…
EPA to provide Flint update in virtual press conference Dec. 7
Flint, MI — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 Administrator Kurt Thiede will be joined by Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and other local officials at a virtual press conference on Monday to provide an update about the city’s drinking water system. Details When: 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Dec. 7 Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86365117936; or call-in:…
City of Flint launches major push to Be Counted as Census deadline approaches
FLINT, Mich. — With just 20 days remaining to complete the 2020 Census, the City of Flint is coordinating a major push to encourage residents to BE COUNTED. A full count of Flint residents equates to approximately $3 billion in funding for Flint-area programs and services. That’s $300 million each of the next 10 years…
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More residents needed for Flint Water System Advisory Council to meet charter requirements
Flint, MI– The City of Flint’s Water System Advisory Council is seeking applications from Flint residents to join. During a virtual forum on May 17, Flint resident and Acting Chair of the Water System Advisory Council (WSAC), Dr. Benjamin Pauli explained that after the resignation of one member, the group needs more Flint residents to…
Flint’s Mayor Neeley to kickoff Flint Water Infrastructure Community Forum
The community to hear from representatives integral to the water infrastructure project. Flint, MI — Following years of extensive work to complete multiple projects ensuring safe drinking water for Flint residents, Mayor Sheldon Neeley is pleased to invite the community to participate in the Flint Water Instructure Community Forum. The virtual event will provide opportunities for residents to…
Judge extends deadline for Flint water settlement claims to June
Flint, MI– A federal judge has ordered a deadline extension to submit Flint water crisis lawsuit settlement claims in light of the “difficulties” and “confusion” registrants have faced in the process. On May 9, 2022, U.S. District Court Judge Judith Levy extended the deadline from May 12 to now June 30, 2022, to ensure that…
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