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Feature Story Approximately 80,000 children 8 and under live in Detroit. More than 60% of those 5 and under live in poverty. Kids and Education

Hope Starts Here puts Detroit's young children first

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, May 14, 2024
Feature Story Homg Miller leads a fitness class for in person participants at the Detroit office of the Association of Chinese Americans and participants on Zoom. Healthy Communities

Metro Detroit project focuses on culturally relevant home care for older Chinese Americans

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, May 8, 2024
Feature Story ignite Community Development

I.G.N.I.T.E. program encourages Genesee County inmates to heal through storytelling

Jerimiah Whitehead Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Feature Story Pictured from left to right on April 22, 2024: Feimstro, Figga Da Kid, Tay Boogie, and Jeff Skigh feel no pressure or fear, only the expectation that Flint Under the Stars will be a marquee show for the city. Arts and Culture

In conversation with the artists of FIM's 'Flint Under the Stars: Friends of the Flintdustry' show

Xzavier SimonTuesday, April 30, 2024
Feature Story Buckham Gallery's Executive Director, Michele Leclaire, is all smiles inside the gallery on April 18, 2024. Arts and Culture

Celebrating Buckham Gallery's 40th anniversary with Executive Director, Michele Leclaire

Xzavier SimonMonday, April 29, 2024
In The News Featuring Flint's own Amber Hasan, the Earthwork Music Collective ensemble tour is making a stop at the Flint Local 432 on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Arts and Culture

Earthwork Music Collective brings ensemble tour to Flint Local 432

Sarah SpohnFriday, April 26, 2024
Feature Story Otis Baker, Corktown Health client services specialist. Equity

CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area's LGBTQ residents

Sarah SpohnTuesday, April 23, 2024
In The News The Genesee Early College Robotics Team 'TESLA' placed 85th with 153 ranking points at the FIRST® in Michigan State Championship this month. Technology and Innovation

Genesee Early College Robotics Team 'TESLA' places 85th at State Competition

Brianna NargisoTuesday, April 23, 2024
In The News On May 4, 2024, Dreamz Two Reality will host its first All-American basketball game showcasing Michigan’s top 20 high school basketball players before they head off to college. Arts and Culture

Dreamz Two Reality to host its first All-American basketball game in Detroit

Brianna NargisoMonday, April 22, 2024
In The News An exciting rodeo competition is heading to the Genesee County Fairgrounds on June 7 and 8, 2024. Arts and Culture

Family-friendly rodeo featuring top Black rodeo athletes comes to Flint area in June

Tia ScottWednesday, April 17, 2024
Feature Story Hillery Ross, How YOU Birth Doulas Services' administrative coordinator, and Allison Keessen, treasurer for How YOU Birth Doula Services. Healthy Communities

Initiative rapidly expands doula ranks in Muskegon County, with major implications for birth equity

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Monday, April 15, 2024
In The News Impact100 Genesee County recently announced its inaugural grant of $57,000. The grant is designated for a single nonprofit organization that's driving positive change and impact within the community. Economic Development

Impact100 Genesee County announces inaugural grant of $57,000 — applications are now open

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, April 10, 2024
In The News swamp1 Arts and Culture

The Sinister Swamp Meet returns to Flint this weekend

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, April 10, 2024
Feature Story Veronica Bilicki oversees the Patient as Caregiver program. Healthy Communities

Henry Ford Health program helps unpaid caregivers stay healthy

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, April 8, 2024
In The News This year's Senior Power Day takes place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Village in Flint. Community Development

Valley Area Agency on Aging to celebrate Senior Power Day 2024 in May

Tia ScottTuesday, April 2, 2024
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