The possible expansion to Buick City wouldn’t be the company’s first tie to Flint. Researchers in Kettering University’s Advanced Power Electronics Lab partnered with GenZe, a Mahindra-owned sustainable transportation company, to develop a prototype of an electric scooter in 2013.
The Flint City Bucks, with an 18-3-3 record, host the national championship match at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Atwood Stadium. The team’s speed and defensive relentlessness — combined with the Bucks' large and vocal crowd of supporters — will prove to be a tough combination for Reading United AC (Pennsylvania).
Specializing in come-from-behind victories and epic last-second shots, Flint City Bucks have won their way into the national semi-finals. See them shoot for a spot in the national championship against FC Golden State (Los Angeles) 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Atwood Stadium.
Producing on-court basketball talent is nothing new for Flint. Eric Woodyard, Dan Feldman and James Edwards III are a new connection to basketball — three credentialed journalists from Flint who write about the league for national media outlets.
'Ethan's Talent Search' features 5-year-old Ethan as the central character and it includes many friends, family, and local landmarks. Written by his parents Sharonda Jones and Eric Woodyard, the book is illustrated by Flint native Shelby Baxter.
Yes, this dad is proud of Isla, his smart, confident, independent 5-year-old who recently graduated from UM-Flint's ECDC. He also is proud of Flint, the community proving the value and need for the best early childhood education to be available to all children.
A founding member of the Dayton Family, Ira Dorsey continues to speak out about inequities in his hometown, run a program giving teens a voice through hip-hop at Southwestern Academy and this weekend joins forces with Mayor Karen Weaver to host "Flint's Youth Got Talent."
FAST — Families And Schools Together — is a national 8-week program founded in 1988 and used in schools nationwide. Its goals include helping children succeed in school by building strong support systems at home by empowering parents and providing the necessary tools to be engaged in their children’s education.
The words from renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma were both an invitation and a profound summary of a full day of music, inspiration, thoughtfulness, and togetherness he hosted as part of a Day of Action in Flint. “Let’s do something,” Ma said. Without skipping a beat, Flint’s Baba Kevin Collins suddenly found himself jamming with the Grammy winner.
The showcase is part of Ma’s Day of Action in Flint and will include food from Flint Farmers’ Market vendors, an interactive visual art project, live storytelling experiences, and hands-on art making. The event is 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Berston Field House.
Our Partners
Solutions journalism takes time, trust, and your support.
