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In The News On June 27-28, educators will gather in Flint to learn about Conscious Discipline, a mindfulness technique that aids in effective teacher/student interaction and classroom management.  Community Development

'Conscious Discipline' workshop offers new approach to classroom management

Katy KildeeMonday, June 19, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk. Healthy Communities

Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for "Zero Suicide"

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, June 16, 2023
Feature Story Music artist Anthony Feimster, known as Feimstro, stands posed outside Blackstone's Smokehouse after the opening night of his downtown tour on June 10, 2023. Arts and Culture

The resounding soul and funk of Flint's own Feimstro

Xzavier SimonThursday, June 15, 2023
In The News Flint rap artist Jeff Skigh kicks off the summer with a free community-wide barbecue event in Flint's Carriage Town on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Arts and Culture

Carriage Town comes alive with community-wide barbecue event this weekend

Jarielle Tasha NettlesWednesday, June 14, 2023
Feature Story FIM has unveiled the lineup of shows for its upcoming 2023-2024 performing arts season, including a diverse range of live concerts, symphonies, world premieres, popular Broadway shows, and more. Arts and Culture

Flint Institute of Music announces lineup for upcoming performing arts season

Sarah SpohnTuesday, June 13, 2023
In The News The Iowa-based talent attraction agency RoleCall will bring its inaugural “Talent Attraction Summit” to Downtown Flint this weekend from June 11-14.  Economic Development

City of Flint selected as host city for national talent attraction summit this weekend

Flintside News BriefsThursday, June 8, 2023
In The News The city of Beecher is gearing up for its first-ever Juneteenth celebration this year, complete with a basketball game, parade, festival, and sneaker ball. Arts and Culture

Beecher plans to hold its first-ever Juneteenth celebration this year

Jarielle Tasha NettlesMonday, June 5, 2023
In The News A collective of Flint-area leaders and members of the Community Foundation took part in a year-long exploratory network committed to preventing gun violence in Genesee County. Community Development

Local foundation and community members join national network to prevent gun violence in Flint

Qiana TownsWednesday, May 31, 2023
Feature Story On Friday, June 2, 2023, the folk/pop/rock quartet, The Accidentals, will deliver an electric performance and host a music improv workshop at the FIM Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint.  Arts and Culture

The Accidentals bring energetic alt-folk rock show and music workshop to Capitol Theatre

Sarah SpohnSunday, May 28, 2023
Partner Content A Farmers Market Food Navigator assists shoppers at the Muskegon Farmers Market. Healthy Communities

Michigan Fitness Foundation connects families to farmers and fresh, locally grown food

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, May 24, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Percy Glover is the Executive Director of Community Engagement at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and contractor for the National Sheriff’s Association. Equity

The redemption and compassion of Flint community leader Percy Glover

Tia ScottFriday, May 19, 2023
Feature Story (Left to right) Tony and Cruz Asencio pose for a portrait during the Latinx Technology & Community Center’s Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Buckham Alley in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Cinco de Mayo celebration in Buckham Alley

Jenifer VelosoMonday, May 15, 2023
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