Angie McChristian of Flint: An AmeriCorps army of one and one of many
The number of AmeriCorps workers in Flint jumped from 25 two years ago to about 200 this summer. Check out all the work they are doing.
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Peace Barn vintage shop brings unique finds to downtown Flint
Michelle Cardillo is a free spirit who loves Flint—with a special affinity for its architecture, history, entrepreneurs, inventors, and (especially) its underdogs.
Meet this real life fairy godmother making prom dreams come true
Walethia Aquil makes sure that all Flint and Genesee County girls can have a “Cinderella experience” at prom through her nonprofit—aptly named My Dreams Do Come True.
If you park in downtown Flint, you need to know this
The DDA looks to add more metered parking, upgrade the Flat Lot, and introduce a parking app that will feed the meter for you starting this year.
Fatboi Style BBQ in Flint: Tastes like smoke is painted on
All orders come with a free side of life lessons, inspiration, and community pride from Terrance O’Dell Sales, a Flint man who is rebuilding his life by building his business.
Cinco Nuevo: A new festival in Flint celebrating Mexican heritage
A celebration of Mexican culture, tradition, and contributions, Cinco Nuevo will include artist demonstrations, tortilla rolling, loteria (a Mexican bingo), Aztec ceremonial dancers, and music.
Pop-up exhibit features young Genesee County artists
The culmination of months of study and work, the show includes 1,000 creations on display this week only.
Bring more iconic alley lights to Flint: Your help needed
A 30-day, $50,000 fundraising campaign to add strings of street lights to Brush Alley kicks off today. The stakes are high. The goal is aggressive. And the timeline is short.
MaMang: Vietnamese food for the heart of Flint
Tony Vu is a chef-artist-musician-entrepreneur-consummate Flint booster whose unique approach to food (and the world) makes for some fine pho.
Flint pride: In your home, at your fingertips, under your glass
Daniel Conner founded Vehicle City Heritage less than a year ago—and he was quickly overwhelmed to see others flock to the memorabilia.
Peace Barn vintage shop brings unique finds to downtown Flint
Michelle Cardillo is a free spirit who loves Flint—with a special affinity for its architecture, history, entrepreneurs, inventors, and (especially) its underdogs.
Meet this real life fairy godmother making prom dreams come true
Walethia Aquil makes sure that all Flint and Genesee County girls can have a “Cinderella experience” at prom through her nonprofit—aptly named My Dreams Do Come True.
If you park in downtown Flint, you need to know this
The DDA looks to add more metered parking, upgrade the Flat Lot, and introduce a parking app that will feed the meter for you starting this year.
Fatboi Style BBQ in Flint: Tastes like smoke is painted on
All orders come with a free side of life lessons, inspiration, and community pride from Terrance O’Dell Sales, a Flint man who is rebuilding his life by building his business.
Cinco Nuevo: A new festival in Flint celebrating Mexican heritage
A celebration of Mexican culture, tradition, and contributions, Cinco Nuevo will include artist demonstrations, tortilla rolling, loteria (a Mexican bingo), Aztec ceremonial dancers, and music.
Pop-up exhibit features young Genesee County artists
The culmination of months of study and work, the show includes 1,000 creations on display this week only.
Bring more iconic alley lights to Flint: Your help needed
A 30-day, $50,000 fundraising campaign to add strings of street lights to Brush Alley kicks off today. The stakes are high. The goal is aggressive. And the timeline is short.
MaMang: Vietnamese food for the heart of Flint
Tony Vu is a chef-artist-musician-entrepreneur-consummate Flint booster whose unique approach to food (and the world) makes for some fine pho.
Flint pride: In your home, at your fingertips, under your glass
Daniel Conner founded Vehicle City Heritage less than a year ago—and he was quickly overwhelmed to see others flock to the memorabilia.
