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In The News A student interviews for a summer job during the 2022 Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) job fair. Kids and Education

Applications for the 2023 Summer Youth Initiative program are now being accepted

Brianna NargisoFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story Grand Rapids Assistant Planning Director Jay Steffen describes these new benches in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood as a "direct result" of Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan. Healthy Communities

Michigan Age-Friendly Action Plan aims to make it easier for adults to age in place

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, March 30, 2023
Feature Story Today, the Third Street Waterfall Park provides a picturesque backdrop for senior photos and selfies. A century ago, though, it was in the midst of a district known for debauchery. Economic Development

Project aims to showcase forgotten stories from Bay City, Mid-Michigan, Flint, and the Thumb

SAM FITZPATRICKTuesday, March 28, 2023
Feature Story kerrandwife Neighborhoods

Rev. Jerry Kerr is hopeful while looking for solutions to gun violence

Katy KildeeThursday, March 23, 2023
In The News The Flint Artist Market exhibit, which features artwork from various Michigan artists, is on display at Greater Flint Arts Council now until Friday, April 7, 2023. Arts and Culture

'Flint Artist Market' exhibit is now on display at the Greater Flint Arts Council

Flintside News BriefsMonday, March 20, 2023
In The News Through the ‘Moving Flint Forward’ program, local small businesses can apply to receive up to $10K in grant funding. Economic Development

‘Moving Flint Forward’ program offers grants up to $10K to local small businesses

Megan SpeaksFriday, March 17, 2023
Feature Story The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center. Healthy Communities

Gardens growing change in Flint

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, March 15, 2023
Feature Story mimental2 Healthy Communities

Community mental health offers BIPOC youth hope through mental health supports

Sarah SpohnTuesday, March 14, 2023
In The News Peckham's $2 million grant will help local youth and young adults develop valuable personal development skills and prepare for the workforce. Community Development

Peckham receives $2 million grant for rehabilitative youth and young adult programs

Sarah SpohnMonday, March 6, 2023
Feature Story Aisha Sanders, owner and creator of Wicksup Candle Co. in Oak Park, explains the candle making process to a Food and Friendship Connections group. Healthy Communities

Program brings friendship, needed resources to older adults living with HIV in Detroit and Lansing

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, February 23, 2023
In The News An overhead view of the St. John Street Neighborhood on Flint's north side. Community Development

$1 Million dollar grant to go toward St. John Street Neighborhood

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 22, 2023
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