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Feature Story Stephanie Norman, owner at Hot Cups in the Flint Farmer's Market talks describes her signature drinks to a customer. Norman has been serving coffee at the market for the last four years. Arts and Culture

A tour through the steamy, caffeinated, uniquely independent side of Flint

Jake CarahFriday, March 2, 2018
In The News Flint and Genesee Literacy Network hosts a tutor training session in 2018, drawing 57 volunteers to be better educated on how to improve literacy. Volunteerism

First-of-its-kind tutor training to boost adult literacy in Flint area

Shelby CoxMonday, February 5, 2018
In The News The leadership team at SIPI, which currently has contracts to provide training and to help local organizations build success. Economic Development

Building Flint's social enterprise and investment systems

Bailey WrightWednesday, January 31, 2018
In The News The new $5-million Contemporary Craft Wing is set to open April 21 at the Flint Institute of Arts. Arts and Culture

See inside the massive Flint Institute of Arts expansion

Shelby CoxTuesday, January 23, 2018
Feature Story Dallis Gatlin has served as executive director of Carriage Town Ministries for the better part of a decade. Community Development

Dallas Gatlin gives hope to the homeless at Carriage Town Ministries

Tim GallowayTuesday, January 16, 2018
Feature Story Bruce Sowles, 53, of Flint, carries a tray of fresh donuts to prepare them for delivery at Blueline Donuts, inside of Carriage Town Ministries. Community Development

Blueline Donuts: Not your average fritterOperated by Carriage Town Ministries, Blueline Donuts employs homeless shelter residents

Tim GallowayTuesday, January 16, 2018
In The News Richard Lipp created the plaster designs and Joe Katrinic, Jr., lead painting efforts to restore the Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

How unique, generations-old talents rebuilt Flint's historic Capitol Theatre

Mary RempelWednesday, December 13, 2017
Feature Story Flint, MI - Tuesday, October 31, 2017: The Whaley Historic House Museum sits on Kearsley Street, along I-475, on a fraction of the land it was originally built on. Kearsley Street was home to many of the influential families of Flint including the Do Community Development

Restoration of a Flint treasure nearly complete two years after fire

Tim GallowayThursday, November 30, 2017
In The News Creme brulee is among the new offerings on Churchill's revamped menu that specializes in foods made in-house and from scratch with an appreciation for high-quality ingredients Entrepreneurship

Churchill's just got a new menu—and we're drooling

Jake CarahWednesday, November 22, 2017
Feature Story GoodBoy Clothing textile expert Tameka Davis, 37, of Flint, stitches tags into new shirts that are headed to the showroom at the new GoodBoy Clothing storefront in downtown Flint. Economic Development

GoodBoy Clothing: A brand, a store, an attitude. Flint made. Flint style.

Tim GallowayMonday, November 13, 2017
Feature Story Steven Moore, 52, of Davison cleans the grate of the large grill at the Flint Community Cookout at the Riverbank Park. Moore, a retired police officer, enjoys being able to connect with the community in a positive way, which wasn't always the case wh Volunteerism

Caring for one another: Flint Community Cookout volunteers grill, serve all year long

Tim GallowaySaturday, November 11, 2017
In The News Greg Fiedler, president and CEO of the Greater Flint Arts Council, outside the GFAC gallery and offices on South Saginaw Street in Flint. Arts and Culture

A look inside the Greater Flint Arts Council

Bruce EdwardsSaturday, November 11, 2017
In The News Eureka and Sean McCormick of Flushing study a work by Stefan Davidek at Bucham Gallery in 2017. Arts and Culture

Flint's downtown ArtWalk: 20-plus venues, a few thousand fans, and art galore every month

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, November 8, 2017
In The News Phyllis Sykes is co-founder of the International Institute of Greater Flint. Diversity

Building global connections locally with new International Center of Greater Flint

Bailey WrightSaturday, October 14, 2017
Feature Story There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, an integral part of the city and of our childhoods. And, yet, it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.   Community Development

Reclamation of the Flint River: A local perspective on our river

Jake CarahThursday, September 14, 2017
In The News Behind the scenes of Floradora, another business operated by Meghan Hoffman helps give women new beginning. Entrepreneurship

It looks like a flower shop, but dig a little deeper: Floradora helps rebuild lives

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
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