200 Flint families vying for 54 spots inside new Coolidge Park Apartments
The project rehabilitated the former Coolidge Elementary School, which closed in 2011, and added a four-story apartment complex on the property.
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South African academics visit Flint to see Ubuntu at work here
The South African delegation is being hosted by UM-Flint professor Otrude Moyo to see the similarities and differences of our communities — and ultimately to see their home philosophy of Ubuntu put into practice more than 8,000 miles away in Civic Park neighborhood.
Time is running out: Massive mural effort in Flint looks to raise $4,500 by Oct. 1 to fund festival
If Flint Public Art Project successfully raises $15,000 by Oct. 1, its funding will be doubled through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Patronicity. The match is only given if the initial $15,000 goal is met. As of this morning, just over $10,500 had been raised.
$200,000 headed to Flint to support neighborhood small businesses
Called the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, small businesses will be awarded up to $10,000 to make improvements. The program is funded by General Motors in partnership with the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
Know a volunteer who deserves recognition? Sybyl Award nominations now being accepted
The Sybyl Awards were created in memory of community advocate and tireless volunteer Sybyl Atwood, who dedicated her life to helping others in and around the city of Flint. The award honors those who are actively following in her footsteps.
A sure sign of civic pride in Civic Park
When you enter Civic Park — now, you know it. There are bold signs at the entrances to the neighborhood, flags on poles along Dayton Avenue, and a mural that specifically highlights the centennial.
UM-Flint’s annual Touch-A-Truck celebration to include helicopter landing
Featuring big red trucks, fire fighters, helicopter landings, badges, uniforms, and lots of children in awe — Touch-a-Truck is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at UM-Flint.
Work on Flint-area apprenticeship program wins statewide honor
As the apprenticeship success coordinator for GST Michigan Works, Wanda Bigelow helps companies develop apprenticeship programs — and helps people in Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee and Tuscola counties get into the trade programs and into jobs.
Flint artist combines friendship, virtual reality themes in first art show
When Amanda Edwards moved back to the Flint area five years ago, her art connected her into the city’s flourishing creative community.
Continuing the tradition: Empty Bowls fundraiser features lunch, dinner, handmade pottery
Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, returns from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.
South African academics visit Flint to see Ubuntu at work here
The South African delegation is being hosted by UM-Flint professor Otrude Moyo to see the similarities and differences of our communities — and ultimately to see their home philosophy of Ubuntu put into practice more than 8,000 miles away in Civic Park neighborhood.
Time is running out: Massive mural effort in Flint looks to raise $4,500 by Oct. 1 to fund festival
If Flint Public Art Project successfully raises $15,000 by Oct. 1, its funding will be doubled through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Patronicity. The match is only given if the initial $15,000 goal is met. As of this morning, just over $10,500 had been raised.
$200,000 headed to Flint to support neighborhood small businesses
Called the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, small businesses will be awarded up to $10,000 to make improvements. The program is funded by General Motors in partnership with the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
Know a volunteer who deserves recognition? Sybyl Award nominations now being accepted
The Sybyl Awards were created in memory of community advocate and tireless volunteer Sybyl Atwood, who dedicated her life to helping others in and around the city of Flint. The award honors those who are actively following in her footsteps.
A sure sign of civic pride in Civic Park
When you enter Civic Park — now, you know it. There are bold signs at the entrances to the neighborhood, flags on poles along Dayton Avenue, and a mural that specifically highlights the centennial.
UM-Flint’s annual Touch-A-Truck celebration to include helicopter landing
Featuring big red trucks, fire fighters, helicopter landings, badges, uniforms, and lots of children in awe — Touch-a-Truck is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at UM-Flint.
Work on Flint-area apprenticeship program wins statewide honor
As the apprenticeship success coordinator for GST Michigan Works, Wanda Bigelow helps companies develop apprenticeship programs — and helps people in Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee and Tuscola counties get into the trade programs and into jobs.
Flint artist combines friendship, virtual reality themes in first art show
When Amanda Edwards moved back to the Flint area five years ago, her art connected her into the city’s flourishing creative community.
Continuing the tradition: Empty Bowls fundraiser features lunch, dinner, handmade pottery
Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, returns from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.
