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Sarah Spohn is a Lansing native, but every day finds a new interesting person, place, or thing in towns all over Michigan, leaving her truly smitten with the mitten. She received her degrees in journalism and professional communications and provides coverage for various publications locally, regionally, and nationally -- writing stories on small businesses, arts and culture, dining, community, and anything Michigan-made. You can find her in a record shop, at a local concert, or eating one too many desserts at a bakery. If by chance, she’s not at any of those places, you can contact her at: sarahspohn.news@gmail.com

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The US-23 Digital Drive-In is located at 5200 Fenton Rd. in Flint and will be open every day of the week from now until Labor Day.
Flint’s US-23 Drive-In offers a ‘reel’ nostalgic movie experience through the summer

The US-23 Digital Drive-In in Flint has been going strong, despite the pandemic, providing moviegoers with a nostalgic drive-in experience every day through the summer.

The Flint & Genesee Business Bridge aims to increase exposure and market access for Genesee County’s minority-owned small businesses.
Business Bridge aims to boost minority-owned businesses

The Flint & Genesee Business Bridge aims to increase exposure and market access for Genesee County’s minority-owned small businesses.

Formed in Nederland, Colorado, the Yonder Mountain String Band have been together since 1998.
Yonder Mountain Strings brings jamgrass to Capitol Theatre

Vocalist and one of the founding members of Yonder Mountain String Band, Adam Aijala, spoke with Flintside about the band’s history and their upcoming Flint show.

The 'Nine Month Club' holds virtual discussions on how to manage pregnancy every fourth Wednesday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m.
Hamilton Network’s ‘Nine Month Club’ offers online support for expectant mothers

The growing online group acts as a support network for pregnant women who may be feeling isolated or overwhelmed by postpartum depression or anxiety. 

Through the Museums for All partnership, visitors can receive half-off admission with an EBT card and valid photo ID.
Local museums offer discounted admission as part of ‘Museums for All’ program

Through the Museums for All program, two local museums are able to offer discounted admission fees for SNAP benefits recipients, to encourage more enriching visits for Genesee County youth.

Foster Coffee Company is located inside The Ferris Building at 615 S. Saginaw St. in downtown Flint.
Foster Coffee celebrates new renovations with open house in Flint

The crew at Foster Coffee Company is celebrating their new comfier renovations inside the Flint location with a fun open house event.

Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, the ska band Mustard Plug will be hitting the stage at Flint City Hard Cider on March 26, 2022.
Mustard Plug band makes triumphant return to Flint for an intimate ska gig

"It really is a special place for live music." For the first time in over 10 years, Mustard Plug returns to their home state for an intimate gig.

The Flint Rogues have been going strong since 1972 and are now celebrating their 50th anniversary in Flint.
Flint Rogues Rugby Football Club celebrates 50 years

The Flint Rogues have been going strong since 1972 and are now celebrating their 50th anniversary in Flint, Michigan. 

An outside view of Hilton Garden Inn located at 110 W Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502.
Hilton Garden Inn elevates downtown hospitality with award-winning service and style

"Expectations were higher, and they were definitely achieved." Hilton Garden Inn, located in downtown Flint, has been surprising and impressing visitors since opening in Nov. 2020.

Blueline Donuts is currently renovating the building on the corner of Garland and University, across from The Local Grocer.
Blueline Donuts aims to give recipe for success to residents with new bakery

Blueline Donuts, via Carriage Town Ministries, aims to provide low-barrier transitional employment to the chronically homeless population.

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