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Author Archives: Scott Atkinson

Scott Atkinson has been reporting on Flint for more than fifteen years. He spent several years as a reporter for The Flint Journal and is the editor of "Happy Anyway: A Flint Anthology," a collection of essays about life in Flint. His journalism and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Writer's Digest, and several other publications. He teaches journalism at Michigan State University, and is the adviser of The Michigan Times, the University of Michigan-Flint's student newspaper.

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Whaley Children’s Center seeks community support to win $25k

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson April 26, 2022April 27, 2022

FLINT, MI–Out of 4,000 submissions, Whaley Children’s Center is a top 200 finalist for a $25,000 grant–and is looking for the community’s support to help win it. In order to receive the grant, Whaley needs the community to vote them into the top 100 spots. Voting begins April 27 at 12 a.m. and ends May […]

Posted inEducation

Flint’s Neithercut Elementary to host family literacy night

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson April 25, 2022
Posted in2021 Elections

Flint City Council Candidate Forums: 8th and 9th ward candidates weigh in

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson October 22, 2021
Posted in2021 Elections

Flint City Council Candidate Forums: 7th ward candidates have their say

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson October 21, 2021October 21, 2021
Posted in2021 Elections

Flint City Council Candidate Forums: Here’s what candidates in wards 5 and 6 have to say

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson October 20, 2021October 21, 2021
Posted in2021 Elections

Flint City Council Candidate Forums: Hear what 3rd and 4th ward contenders have to say

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson October 19, 2021
Posted in2021 Elections

Flint City Council Candidate Forums kick off with 1st and 2nd ward

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson October 18, 2021
Posted in2021 Elections

Forums with Flint City Council candidates will launch Oct. 18

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson October 17, 2021October 17, 2021
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‘Teardown’ author looks back at what book has meant for Flint and other ‘Flints out there’

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson July 6, 2021July 6, 2021
Posted inCommunity

Flint’s Claressa Shields nominated for best boxer, here’s how you can vote

Avatar photo by Scott Atkinson July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

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