Large urban farm and orchard planned in north Flint
The farm will stretch along Lawndale and Forest Hill avenues near the old Civic Park Elementary School — and include both a vegetable garden and a fruit orchard.
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Bettye Hendricks: The inspiration behind Flint radio show ‘African American Inspiration’
Bettye Hendricks is an audio conductor who brings the very best of Flint together every week on her 30-minute radio show. Full of music, laughter, applause, and resourcefulness, it is an immersive Black history education.
Special exhibit by Wasserman Project curator features works by Michigan women at Buckham Gallery
"Field Work" continues through Oct. 5 at Buckham Gallery, including a panel discussion with several of the artists set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3.
Taiwanese national orchestra and opera performing (for free) in Flint
The National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan and the Shintrun Taiwanese Opera Troupe will perform “Formosa Roadside Wedding Banquet” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre. It is free and open to the public.
Naan Stop looks to build food truck culture in Flint
Jon Hardman and Nikhil Mukkamala collaborated to create a menu that bridges authentic Indian food and street food culture. With prices topping out at $8, items include butter chicken, tandoria kabobs and tacos, aloo gobi, chana masala, potato samosas, and (of course) naan.
Downtown Flint installing new metered parking system featuring a ‘forgiving’ option
As long as visitors are within the two-hour maximum, they can simply return to any meter and pay for the excess time at the normal rate of 25 cents for 15 minutes — and avoid getting a $25 ticket.
Community reception to honor Claressa Shields and her bid to make boxing history
Claressa Shields on Saturday will fight to become the fastest boxer — male or female — to win three world titles in three different divisions. On Sunday, she will be at Joy Tabernacle Church, which is hosting a community reception for Shields immediately following its 11:30 a.m. services.
Help pours in for woman cleaning up Flint’s Hidden Park
"Isn't she beautiful?" says Linn Aikins, who led efforts to clean up Civic Park's Hidden Park — and thanks to some help, succeeded in a single summer.
New hotel in downtown Flint symbolizes city’s comeback
A peek inside the new Flint Hilton Garden Inn shows a modern design with Art Deco flair and historic preservation around every corner, but it requires a look at Flint’s past to really understand how and why this project is such a big deal.
Get a taste of C.S. Mott’s heirloom apples during Fall Harvest Festival at Applewood
The free family event is 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Applewood in Flint. It will feature cider and apple tasting, music, pumpkin carving demonstration, drumming workshops, and more.
Bettye Hendricks: The inspiration behind Flint radio show ‘African American Inspiration’
Bettye Hendricks is an audio conductor who brings the very best of Flint together every week on her 30-minute radio show. Full of music, laughter, applause, and resourcefulness, it is an immersive Black history education.
Special exhibit by Wasserman Project curator features works by Michigan women at Buckham Gallery
"Field Work" continues through Oct. 5 at Buckham Gallery, including a panel discussion with several of the artists set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3.
Taiwanese national orchestra and opera performing (for free) in Flint
The National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan and the Shintrun Taiwanese Opera Troupe will perform “Formosa Roadside Wedding Banquet” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre. It is free and open to the public.
Naan Stop looks to build food truck culture in Flint
Jon Hardman and Nikhil Mukkamala collaborated to create a menu that bridges authentic Indian food and street food culture. With prices topping out at $8, items include butter chicken, tandoria kabobs and tacos, aloo gobi, chana masala, potato samosas, and (of course) naan.
Downtown Flint installing new metered parking system featuring a ‘forgiving’ option
As long as visitors are within the two-hour maximum, they can simply return to any meter and pay for the excess time at the normal rate of 25 cents for 15 minutes — and avoid getting a $25 ticket.
Community reception to honor Claressa Shields and her bid to make boxing history
Claressa Shields on Saturday will fight to become the fastest boxer — male or female — to win three world titles in three different divisions. On Sunday, she will be at Joy Tabernacle Church, which is hosting a community reception for Shields immediately following its 11:30 a.m. services.
Help pours in for woman cleaning up Flint’s Hidden Park
"Isn't she beautiful?" says Linn Aikins, who led efforts to clean up Civic Park's Hidden Park — and thanks to some help, succeeded in a single summer.
New hotel in downtown Flint symbolizes city’s comeback
A peek inside the new Flint Hilton Garden Inn shows a modern design with Art Deco flair and historic preservation around every corner, but it requires a look at Flint’s past to really understand how and why this project is such a big deal.
Get a taste of C.S. Mott’s heirloom apples during Fall Harvest Festival at Applewood
The free family event is 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Applewood in Flint. It will feature cider and apple tasting, music, pumpkin carving demonstration, drumming workshops, and more.
