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Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Apartments for individuals and couples help address the housing shortage but more housing is needed for families, as well. Neighborhoods

Housing a key element of "Michigan's Path to a Prosperous Future"

Sarah SpohnTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Melanie Brim, former president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Healthy Communities

How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, January 22, 2024
In The News Dr. Omari Young recently joined the Community Foundation of Greater Flint's Board of Trustees to expand his engagement with the greater Flint community. Community Development

Dr. Omari Young joins Community Foundation of Greater Flint's Board of Trustees

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot. Kids and Education

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMAWednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story Photographed on Jan. 6, 2024, St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church has been a beacon in the Flint community for many years. Neighborhoods

Serving God and community: A conversation with Pastor Kevin Thompson

Michell ThompsonTuesday, January 16, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and business owner Jade Marshaé poses brazenly inside her home on Dec 28, 2023. Neighborhoods

The FREEdom and Hidden Holistics of Jade Marshaé

Jerimiah WhiteheadMonday, January 15, 2024
Feature Story José Aste dice que su profundo amor por la familia, los amigos y el Peru, "Tantay" en quechua significa "unirse." Healthy Communities

Sostenibilidad y equidad son los nuevos ingredientes del éxito de un restaurante

JULIE J. RIDDLEMonday, January 15, 2024
Feature Story Mario Moore, American, born 1987. The Drum Rolls on, 2021. Oil on canvas 66 x 48in. Collection of Nancy and Sean Cotton. Arts and Culture

Detroit's Mario Moore presents 'Revolutionary Times' exhibit at Flint Institute of Arts

Brianna NargisoWednesday, January 10, 2024
Feature Story Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event. Kids and Education

Report highlights need for more and more equitable early childhood care and education

ASHLEY KINGTuesday, January 9, 2024
Feature Story Flint native Mark Farner, frontman of legendary Flint rock band Grand Funk Railroad, recently released the live album 'Rock ‘N’ Roll Soul: Live 1989.' Arts and Culture

Flint native Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad is still bringing the funk

Jeff PiechowskiSunday, January 7, 2024
In The News Desiree Kelly. American, born 1990. Shields, 2018. Oil and spray paint on traffic sign 35 × 35 in. Museum purchase with funds from the Collection Endowment 2019.13. Arts and Culture

‘Made in Michigan’ exhibit at FIA features artwork from artists across the state

Tia ScottSunday, December 31, 2023
Feature Story Photographed on Dec. 20, 2023, BAMS African Market on South Ballenger Highway hosts West African organic “foodstuff sourcing, products, fashion, and various home needs.” Entrepreneurship

Keeping the community healthy with BAMS African Market

Xzavier SimonFriday, December 29, 2023
Feature Story Flint residents Billie Dantzler, Jerimiah Whitehead, and Michell Thompson participated in Flintside’s Community Correspondent Journalism Workshop as a part of our 'On the Ground' story series. Neighborhoods

Meet Flintside's Ballenger Highway Community Correspondents

Xzavier SimonThursday, December 28, 2023
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