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Feature Story Married just five years, Mark and Meghan Hoffman just launched their fifth Flint business. Entrepreneurship

Building a business empire (and marriage) in Flint

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
In The News Soriano's Mexican Kitchen is owned by 25-year-old Erica Soriano—and operated by the whole Soriano family. Entrepreneurship

More than a restaurant, more than a name—Soriano's is family

Makenzie SchroederThursday, August 31, 2017
In The News gearup2lead-logo Kids and Education

Growth Mindset Summit returns to Flint today

Shelby CoxThursday, August 24, 2017
In The News The 2017 class of Diplomat Fellows pose with CEO Phil Hagerman. Community Development

What a difference a summer makes: Diplomat Fellows report on Flint experience

Makenzie SchroederMonday, August 14, 2017
In The News Boutique on the Bricks is located at 635 S. Saginaw St. in downtown Flint. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Entrepreneurship

Fashions from bygone era return at Boutique on the Bricks

Jake CarahSunday, August 13, 2017
In The News Food insecurity is a pervasive issue across the United States—one that has become an even more critical need in Flint in the wake of the water crisis.  Healthy Communities

Region's first food pharmacy opens at Hurley Medical Center

Jake CarahSaturday, August 5, 2017
Feature Story Hadlee Deines, 3, has her face painted at the 8th Annual Miracle Picnic at the Sloan Museum. She was treated for leukemia at Hurley Children's Hospital. Healthy Communities

Saving their lives and their childhoods: Miracle families celebrate unique Hurley program

Bruce EdwardsFriday, July 28, 2017
In The News Diplomat1 Community Development

Best and brightest young minds drawn to Flint for Diplomat Fellowship program

Marjory RaymerFriday, July 21, 2017
In The News Soul Foundry is the brain-child of Flint’s own Ashley Peacock. It is a recording studio crafted by hometown hands and showcasing hometown talent.  Arts and Culture

Flint recording studio exec: 'I cannot predict the future, but I suspect it will be magnificent'

Tyler RigdonWednesday, July 12, 2017
In The News Flint Community Schools athletic director Jamie Foster shows off the look of the new unified Flint sports teams—which will be called the Jaguars. Kids and Education

Flint schools sports teams are now the Jaguars

Marjory RaymerMonday, June 19, 2017
In The News 80sintheHole Arts and Culture

Like, totally rad 80s retro party motoring into Flint

Makenzie SchroederSaturday, June 10, 2017
In The News Paints, Chalices & Hues is a quickly expanding Flint-based painting party business started by Tamika Hicks because she didn't want to travel to have fun. Arts and Culture

Wine plus paint: A palette pleasing party business blooms in Flint

Makenzie SchroederWednesday, May 24, 2017
In The News Nursing students at the University of Michigan-Flint pose in the state-of-the-art simulation lab. The nursing program will expand almost 50 percent in January. Higher Education

UM-Flint School of Nursing grows almost 50 percent

Reyna HurandWednesday, May 17, 2017
In The News Marcus Bieth started as an employee when Flint City T-shirts opened in 2003 and worked his way up to co-owner three years ago. Entrepreneurship

From sweeping floors to co-owner, Marcus Bieth builds a business and his city

Allie PowersWednesday, May 17, 2017
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