New ‘Heritage & Harmony’ event coming to Flint
The three-day festival in Civic Park will include music by local and national artists, children’s activities, community resources, and a business marketplace.
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Looking for work? Flint Registry is hiring
The Flint Registry is a part of the Pediatric Public Health Initiative, which operates under the direction of Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha.
Painting party business opens new Flint storefront
Paints, Chalices, & Hues has been throwing their painting parties since 2015. The business now has five employees and a storefront on South Saginaw Street.
‘Inked for the Kids’ event raises $4,700 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Charging just $25 per tattoo, Custom Ink & Steel and Electric Chair Tattoos worked from 9 a.m. until after midnight to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
‘Be a Tourist in Your Hometown’ returns for sixth year
The $1 passport give tourists access to 30 stops in Flint and Genesee County on July 14 as well as 10 percent off at select downtown restaurants.
Tests point to safe water in Thread Lake following dam breach
The Flint River Watershed Coalition conducted two tests at three sites to determine the potential impact of the February dam breach.
Kettering University builds new ‘gateway’ to campus
New signs and structures went up this spring along Chevrolet Avenue and are part of an overall campus improvement project.
Vehicle City Gridiron Classic returns to kickoff high school football season
Last year, the inaugural event drew 10,000 fans to Atwood Stadium, the historic home of Flint football.
Flint Bishop airport adds direct flights to South Carolina, Ft. Lauderdale
Low-cost airline Allegiant continues to offer more flights from Flint to destinations in Florida and now South Carolina.
Flint’s historic Whaley House to reopen after renovations from 2015 fire
The house, which dates back to 1859, will be reopened to the public June 24.
