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Feature Story The Neighborhood Small Grants Program is now open and ends on Friday, March 17, 2023. Community Development

Local organizations can now apply for the 2023 Neighborhoods Small Grants Program

Brianna NargisoMonday, February 20, 2023
In The News Tibetan Teapot. 19th century. Brass with silver overlay, 8 5/16 × 8 7/8 in. (21.1 × 22.5 cm). Gift of F. Karel Wiest. 1982.240. Arts and Culture

New 'Art of Refreshment' exhibit highlights the history and cultural aspect of tableware

Katy KildeeWednesday, February 15, 2023
In The News Flint native J.J. Green recently released his debut EP 'Heartbroken Somewhere' which revolves around the themes of love and heartbreak. Arts and Culture

J.J. Green aims to touch hearts on his new EP, 'Heartbroken Somewhere'

Jarielle Tasha NettlesFriday, February 10, 2023
In The News The new facility is expected to double the processing of the 24 million pounds of local post-consumer plastic each year. Economic Development

ACI Plastics invests $10 million in new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Flint

Jenifer VelosoFriday, February 10, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Amari Steward is the new Executive Director of Explore Flint & Genesee. Economic Development

Meet the new Executive Director of Explore Flint & Genesee: Amari Steward

Sarah SpohnMonday, February 6, 2023
Feature Story Nandita Shenoy is the playwright for 'The Future is Female' which focuses on four women in the future, discussing women’s rights at a progressive, far-left retreat. Arts and Culture

'The Future is Female’ makes its world premiere at the FIM Flint Repertory Theatre

Sarah SpohnWednesday, February 1, 2023
In The News The lobby area inside the Flint Institute of Arts. Arts and Culture

The FIA dedicates a new gallery to African American and African Diaspora artists

Sarah SpohnMonday, January 30, 2023
Feature Story Jalondria D. is a licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, and owner of J. Nicole Custom LLC which specializes in natural hair care and hair education. Entrepreneurship

Flint entrepreneurs discuss caring for others in 100K Ideas' latest client storytelling episode

Qiana TownsMonday, January 23, 2023
Feature Story Third-grade students at Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy in Detroit trying a yummy fruity roll-up tasting. Healthy Communities

Detroit Public Schools Community District Farm-to-School initiatives grow through SNAP-Ed

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, January 18, 2023
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A look inside Claressa Shields' free boxing class for Flint youth

Tia ScottWednesday, January 18, 2023
Feature Story Beecher sophomore Wasir James celebrates a field goal with teammates during the Beecher vs Saginaw Arthur Hill game at Grand Blanc High School for The Carmody Classic on Saturday, Jan. 07, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside) Kids and Education

In Pictures: Beecher and Hamady varsity basketball celebrate 6-0 winning streak at Carmody Classic

Jenifer VelosoThursday, January 12, 2023
In The News A student participates in a mock interview during TeenQuest's job preparedness program. Kids and Education

Flint and Genesee Group introduces new and improved TeenQuest Program for Flint teens

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 10, 2023
In The News The 'Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation' initiative was launched in 2017 by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to support racial healing in the greater Flint community. Economic Development

How the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is helping to support racial healing

Qiana TownsMonday, January 2, 2023
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