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Feature Story Let’s Sew for Kids' Tuesday group: (r) Helen McGhee, Marie Bechtel, Jane Lee, Rosie Ray-Henderson, Suzette Fraley, and Sara Wascher. Arts and Culture

Elder sewists of Flint nonprofit 'Let’s Sew for Kids' are hidden gems in the community

Sherrema A. Oom-DoveMonday, October 9, 2023
Feature Story Flint native K-Dub sits inside his shop K-Dubs Tattoos on September 21, 2023. (Xzavier Simon | Flintside) Neighborhoods

The conscious art of tattoos with K-Dub of K-Dub's Tattoo

Xzavier SimonFriday, September 29, 2023
Partner Content Kittie Tuinstra outside of the new Shelby Trails Apartments. Neighborhoods

A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive

DAVID SANDSFriday, September 29, 2023
Feature Story Produce Prescription (PPR) programs are an extension of food access and nutrition incentive programming with a healthcare focus. (MIFMA) Healthy Communities

How Produce Prescriptions are promoting healthy behaviors across Michigan

KELSEY SANDERSFriday, September 29, 2023
In The News Every Sunday in October, the 'Sōl Section Where Better Begins' will host “A Month of Sundays” events at Totem Book Store in Flint. Healthy Communities

Communal healing of the mind, body, and Sōl with "A Month of Sundays"

Xzavier SimonFriday, September 29, 2023
Feature Story Located at 601 Saginaw Street, the consignment-style space in downtown Flint known as Shops on Saginaw is host to 20 unique vendors in Genesee County. Entrepreneurship

Explore and meet some of the local vendors inside Shops on Saginaw

Brianna NargisoWednesday, September 27, 2023
Feature Story “This is the best job I’ve ever had. I enjoy meeting new people and having good conversations,” expresses Robert Roland inside Rob's G Bar & Grill on September 20, 2023. Entrepreneurship

'Have a drink and make a friend' at Rob's G Bar & Grill in Flint

Xzavier SimonTuesday, September 26, 2023
In The News This year's Pink Night Palooza will be held at the Flint Institute of Music Capitol Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Arts and Culture

Pink Night Palooza 2023 makes its premiere at FIM Capitol Theatre in October

Brianna NargisoMonday, September 25, 2023
In The News Flint’s longest-running lip sync showcase 'Mott, Motown & More' happens Friday, Sept. 22 as part of Mott Community College’s Centennial celebration. Higher Education

MCC gears up for this year's 'Mott, Motown & More' Celebrity Lip Sync Show

Jeff PiechowskiWednesday, September 20, 2023
In The News Now open for business, The Poke Bowl brings fresh food options with a flavorful twist to Flint's downtown area. Entrepreneurship

The Poke Bowl brings fresh, flavorful food options to downtown Flint area

Qiana TownsWednesday, September 20, 2023
Feature Story Steven Banks, known creatively as This Life. We Lead., poses confidently at Cranbrook House & Gardens in Bloomfield Hills on August 7, 2023. Arts and Culture

The art, education, and rhymes of music artist Steven Banks (a.k.a. This Life. We Lead.)

Xzavier SimonTuesday, September 19, 2023
In The News Robert Riggs. American, 1896-1970. Chemical Plant, Wyandotte, Michigan, 1950. Tempera. Collection of the Muskegon Museum of Art. Arts and Culture

New exhibit at FIA displays American realism and the evolution of America’s identity

Brianna NargisoMonday, September 18, 2023
Feature Story Attendants collect free school items from the Gift of Life Michigan table during the ‘Back to School Rally’ at Bethel United Methodist Church in Flint on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Kids and Education

In Pictures: Back to School Rally at Bethel United Methodist Church

Tia ScottWednesday, September 13, 2023
Feature Story prek2 Kids and Education

Michigan looks to create a better career path for early childhood educators

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMA Wednesday, September 13, 2023
In The News The Franklin Avenue Mission celebrates its 3rd annual Fam Jam event on Saturday, September 16, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Neighborhoods

The 3rd annual Fam Jam brings Christian family fun to Flint's east side

Xzavier SimonWednesday, September 13, 2023
Feature Story Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 12, 2023
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