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In The News A look inside the activity area of EAST Facility that offers a fun learning experience through games and sports. Community Development

"We want them to have fun without knowing they are learning"

Miriam BinghamWednesday, October 13, 2021
Feature Story From left to right: APIA president Willie Dechavez, Commissioner Anthony Eid, Commissioner Richard Weiss, Commissioner M.C. Rothhorn, Commissioner Rebecca Szetela, Rebeka Islam, APIA Vice President Leinda Schleicher Community Development

How underrepresented communities have a chance to overcome gerrymandering

MJ GalbraithTuesday, October 5, 2021
In The News Dr. Thomas Henthorn, shown here giving a bike tour of Flint's neighborhood history, was a recipient of a Michigan Humanities award. Neighborhoods

Two from Flint recognized with awards from Michigan Humanities

Flintside News BriefsMonday, September 27, 2021
Partner Content A child in the Child and Family Charities Family Growth Center's community garden. Healthy Communities

Child and Family Charities teaches healthy life skills with SNAP-Ed programs

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, September 24, 2021
Longform Norris Stephens of Good Medicine Farms at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, where participants in Washtenaw County's Prescription for Health program can cash in "prescriptions" for fresh food. Economic Development

Michigan health care providers find success with "prescriptions" for fresh produce and exercise

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, September 22, 2021
Feature Story Timothy Goodrich preps a drink behind the coffee bar for a customer inside of Dorothy Day's Coffee House in East Village. Entrepreneurship

Dorothy’s House of Coffee allows visitors to “step into a story”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, September 8, 2021
In The News Kenneth Vaughn has been unafraid of taking on new challenges in his career. Equity

Flint native learned -- and is committed to spreading -- the idea of giving back to the community

Patrick HayesThursday, September 2, 2021
In The News Alex Love created Garden of Youth water in response to the ongoing Flint Water Crisis and the desire to give Flint residents clean water. Entrepreneurship

Cultivating life with Garden of Y.O.U.T.H Water's founder Alex Love

Xzavier SimonTuesday, August 31, 2021
Partner Content HFHS Farmers Market Food Navigators Amanda Krieg and Emma Shepherd at the Mt. Clemens Farmers Market. Economic Development

Henry Ford Health System Food Navigators build better nutrition in Wayne and Macomb counties

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 30, 2021
Partner Content A Minges Brook Elementary student tastes herbs from the school garden planted by students. Economic Development

Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, August 27, 2021
In The News Unfortunately, the music industry at large isn’t always a safe space for African American women to speak up and speak out, yet, it hasn’t stopped Reesé and Tay from living their dreams and giving back to the community. Arts and Culture

Becoming the power source of Flint with The 810 Flow

Xzavier SimonWednesday, August 25, 2021
In The News Matthew Walker, CEO of the PixelStix platform, pulls up a mural play in Carriage Town. Arts and Culture

Time is running out to catch the Flint Mural Plays this summer

Patrick HayesTuesday, August 24, 2021
In The News Asbury Church received a grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation to support youth and community programs. Healthy Communities

Ruth Mott Foundation awards $1,028,070 in grants to north Flint programs

Flintside News BriefsSunday, August 22, 2021
Partner Content John Peterson and Lauren Potorek in AIHFS' garden. Economic Development

SNAP-Ed program connects southeast Michigan’s Indigenous peoples with traditional, local food

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 9, 2021
Partner Content isabella cook Kids and Education

Gold Award Girl Scout recipient inspires others with her community service project

Jane Parikh-SimonsFriday, July 23, 2021
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