Eleven Southeast Michigan urban farming groups received $75,000 in funding from the Mahindra Automotive North America Urban Agriculture Grant Program this week. The grants address COVID-19’s impact on locally available food supplies in inner-city areas in Detroit, Flint, and Pontiac, especially for households facing the dual challenge of keeping family members healthy and putting wholesome food on their tables.
While the US-23 drive-in theatre off Fenton road is typically used for movies, Flint Community School graduates, families, teachers, and staff were in their cars, drive-in style, dressed in caps and gowns to safely celebrate this milestone.
Willie Artis founded Genesee Packaging in 1979 in Flint — a key part of his journey from poverty to trailblazing entrepreneur. The public is invited to a book signing of his new biography 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30 at Mott Community College's downtown Culinary Arts Institute.
William S. White took the stage on Monday for what would be his last public appearance. He died Wednesday, Oct. 9, at age 82, less than 48 hours after being honored for his work during the Council of Michigan Foundations annual meeting this week in Traverse City and addressing hundreds of the state's top philanthropic leaders.
The National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan and the Shintrun Taiwanese Opera Troupe will perform “Formosa Roadside Wedding Banquet” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre. It is free and open to the public.
Read an excerpt from the foreword to “The Life of Charles Stewart Mott: Industrialist, Philanthropist, Mr. Flint” written by Maryanne Mott. The only surviving child of C.S. Mott, she describes a father who is both quiet and loving, and about whom she longed to know more.
Flintside is proud to have served as the media sponsor for Alley Fest 2019. Check out these shots by Flintside photographer Mike Naddeo, who also serves on the Friends of the Alley Fest board.
Hosted by the Flint Area Chapter of The Links Incorporated, the event is 2-5 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, at Hasselbring Senior Center and will feature a wide variety of local agencies from Berston Field House to the YWCA.
Forty years after first being designated a historic district and in recognition of its centennial celebration, the Civic Park neighborhood will re-dedicate its recently replaced historical marker on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
Rhonda Willingham is first lady of Bristol United Methodist Church where she teaches a weekly praise and worship exercise class set to Gospel music. She also designs her own line of greeting cards and is owner of Culturally Yours Inc.
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