Civic Park launches centennial celebration
Completed in 1919, Civic Park will celebrate its centennial with a series of events throughout the year including dedication of a new historic marker, parade, community cleanup and neighborhood picnic.
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Flint first ladies come together as united force
Each brings their own mission to the table, but now they are also coming together — reaching outside their church walls, past their different faiths, and beyond their individual work. While the group so-far consists of Flint first ladies, the group is open to women who are leaders in Flint's religious community regardless of title or faith.
Watch the full ‘Flint Voices’ mini-documentary developed by Flint Beat and Flintside
The video premiered as part of an exhibit at the "Flint Voices: Culture, Community, and Resilience" event hosted by Yo-Yo Ma on Feb. 28 at Berston Field House as part of his Day of Action in Flint. The 18-minute video explores the importance of the arts and community journalism as platforms for authentic community voice.
Yo-Yo Ma up close and personal in Flint — including lots of selfies
Yo-Yo Ma put his musical talent on display, talked through his ideals on the intersection between culture and community, made stops throughout the city and encouraged important dialogue. It wasn't the music or even all the love being shown Flint. Yo-Yo Ma's Day of Action in Flint was made so special, so very extraordinary, because of the man himself.
Enrollment applications now being accepted for new Flint Cultural Center Academy charter school
School officials have prepared plans for a lottery system in case demand outpaces the school’s initial capacity this fall for about 300 students in kindergarten through fifth grades. Located on the Flint Cultural Center campus, the 78,000-square-foot school will continue expanding over the next several years to eventually house 675 K-8 students.
Raquel Thueme’s vision for the Ruth Mott Foundation: A Flintside Q&A
Flintside is introducing a new occasional feature this week. Our first Flintside Q&A features Raquel Thueme, president of the Ruth Mott Foundation. Find out who her role models are, what book she last read, and what's next for Applewood and the North Flint Strategic Plan.
Coalition looks to build Flint River access at Mott Park, hits 25 percent of goal in 4 days
The state of Michigan will donate another $50,000 to the Paddlers' Landing at Mott Park if local supporters meet their fundraising goal. The project would build an access point with concrete and wood stairs, a gravel driveway, signage, and accessibility for those with disabilities.
Flint starts 2019 with $200 million in ongoing development
Dirt is flying on multiple massive projects including three new housing developments, two new university buildings, a major downtown park and river restoration project, a new charter school, and a downtown Flint hotel.
Flintside: Our favorite people of 2018
These are the people who inspire us. These are the people we were honored to meet and to introduce to the world. These are our favorite people of 2018.
How to help those who help the most: 2018 Holiday Wish List
The 2018 Holiday Holiday Wish List is made up of non-monetary needs — often something as simple as toilet paper and copy paper — of dozens of local nonprofit organizations.
