Building global connections locally with new International Center of Greater Flint
“We want to make Flint a welcoming place for people who want to come here and contribute and be a part of the community,” center co-founder Phyllis Sykes said.
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Using music to teach life lessons
Factory Two and Flint Southwestern Academy teamed up to offer the Children in Harmony program to Flint kids.
A neighbor’s perspective: Rayshawn Riley on making a difference in Flint
This is about lifting his neighborhood and lifting those young people who come after him, said Riley, 21.
This is what Flint workers will build in new Lear plant
Construction officially began Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the $29 million facility that will eventually employ 600.
Westside Diner stays fresh by remaining vintage
A Flint classic where you can find one of the owners behind the grill daily.
Article One: A unique Flint startup with sights set on changing the eyewear industry (and the world)
The Flint business is flourishing as a cutting edge provider of Italian, handcrafted, vintage-inspired glasses to 300 independent optometrists nationwide.
Another development coming to Court Street corridor with Crossover expansion
The 1-mile westside stretch has been a hotbed of recent investment including Oak Street Senior Apartments, nearby Chevy Commons, and Totem Books.
Nadia Alamah: Putting Flint arts in the spotlight
“I began to meet other artists and was exposed to this deep and rich art scene that we have here and that many—I believe—from outside the city don’t know about,” she says.
So much to give: See how Flint churches are making a difference with massive volunteer effort
A photo story featuring 12 images from the Convoy of Hope. About 700 volunteers served more than 2,200 Flint neighbors thanks to the effort hosted by Joy Tabernacle Church and coordinated by Central Church of the Nazarene.
Reclamation of the Flint River: A local perspective on our river
There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, yet it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.
Using music to teach life lessons
Factory Two and Flint Southwestern Academy teamed up to offer the Children in Harmony program to Flint kids.
A neighbor’s perspective: Rayshawn Riley on making a difference in Flint
This is about lifting his neighborhood and lifting those young people who come after him, said Riley, 21.
This is what Flint workers will build in new Lear plant
Construction officially began Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the $29 million facility that will eventually employ 600.
Westside Diner stays fresh by remaining vintage
A Flint classic where you can find one of the owners behind the grill daily.
Article One: A unique Flint startup with sights set on changing the eyewear industry (and the world)
The Flint business is flourishing as a cutting edge provider of Italian, handcrafted, vintage-inspired glasses to 300 independent optometrists nationwide.
Another development coming to Court Street corridor with Crossover expansion
The 1-mile westside stretch has been a hotbed of recent investment including Oak Street Senior Apartments, nearby Chevy Commons, and Totem Books.
Nadia Alamah: Putting Flint arts in the spotlight
“I began to meet other artists and was exposed to this deep and rich art scene that we have here and that many—I believe—from outside the city don’t know about,” she says.
So much to give: See how Flint churches are making a difference with massive volunteer effort
A photo story featuring 12 images from the Convoy of Hope. About 700 volunteers served more than 2,200 Flint neighbors thanks to the effort hosted by Joy Tabernacle Church and coordinated by Central Church of the Nazarene.
Reclamation of the Flint River: A local perspective on our river
There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, yet it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.
