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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 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 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
In The News Local agencies now are recruiting to fill more than 80 paid AmeriCorps positions in the Flint area. Community Development

AmeriCorps looks to hire 80 for Flint programs

Erin ConeyFriday, July 28, 2017
Feature Story Ashley MacDermaid, aka, Ash Tray, races out of the pack past opponent blockers, becoming the lead jammer for the Flint City Derby Girls. The lead jammer can also end scoring against the opposing teams jammer during a two minute round. Arts and Culture

Meet the tough girls who roll with Flint City Derby

Jake CarahThursday, July 27, 2017
In The News Sydney McCarley, aka Slim Fast; Veronica VanCleve, aka Van Cleaver; and Grace Seymore, aka Graced Lightning, (left to right) get ready for the start of a jam. Arts and Culture

Watch the rough-and-tumble Flint City Derby Girls in action

Jake CarahThursday, July 27, 2017
In The News Flint-literary-festival Arts and Culture

First-of-its-kind Flint Literary Festival highlights more than a dozen authors with Flint ties

Shelby CoxThursday, July 20, 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 Latina Restaurant and Pizzeria is known for its lasagna, pizza and antipasto. Entrepreneurship

Latina’s, a food family, for Flint families

Jake CarahSaturday, June 17, 2017
In The News The boys wait, as patiently as possible, for a bite during the Kids Fishing Club event at Buell Lake this month. Kids and Education

Family fun in Flint: Free fishing for kidsGenesee County Parks provides everything: Lakes, fishing rods, bait—even someone to put the worm on the hook

Eric WisniewskiWednesday, June 14, 2017
In The News An example of a large farmer's pick box available for home delivery in Flint. Cost: $30. Healthy Communities

Only in Flint: Farm-to-front door, fresh food delivery for all

Marjory RaymerWednesday, May 17, 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 Rides to Wellness started in September 2016 with five cars offering service. Now, there is a fleet of 35 giving 4,000 rides a month.  Transportation

When getting to the doctor is half the battle to being wellUnique Flint 'Rides to Wellness' service seeing massive growth

Jake CarahMonday, May 15, 2017
Feature Story The Renegades provide an entry-level opportunity into the steel drum band, while the Jumbie's are a more advanced, performance level. Arts and Culture

Check out these Flint kids rocking the steel drum world

Makenzie SchroederFriday, May 12, 2017
In The News Smiles, handshakes and high fives greet students once a month at both Northwestern and Southwestern. Kids and Education

The 'remarkable' way volunteers support Flint high school students

Jiquanda JohnsonTuesday, May 9, 2017
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