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Feature Story A&G Neighborhoods

A&G Market -- and its tacos -- have been a staple of north Flint neighborhood for generations

Ashley SchaferTuesday, October 20, 2020
In The News Kyona McGhee, Flint native and owner of Trademark My Stuff. Entrepreneurship

"I couldn't think of a more deserving place that's given so much to me"

Tia ScottTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News Ronnie Dunn is the president of Flint Faith Ryderz. Healthy Communities

Cycling group blends community, fitness in Flint

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News Megan Heyza (left) of the Flint Porch Project. Neighborhoods

“Porches have the ability to be interaction hubs among neighbors”

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News A new community lab was opened at the Flint Development Center in October. Healthy Communities

New Flint lab aimed at rebuilding community trust in water

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News Jerome Threlkeld has lived in Sarvis Park since 1973. Neighborhoods

Neighborhood event tries to bridge gap between law enforcement, residents

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 6, 2020
In The News Rootless Coffee Co. founders (left to right) Dom Kohn, Sean Murray, and Jonathan Diener. Entrepreneurship

New Flint company blending creativity with coffee

Ashley SchaferTuesday, October 6, 2020
In The News Covid-19 testing protocol has been expanded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to include mild symptoms like fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities identifying needs of vulnerable residents

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 6, 2020
In The News New Crim Fitness Foundation CEO Lauren Holaly-Zembo moved into the role on September 1. Healthy Communities

“We want to be a model for the rest of the nation”

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 30, 2020
In The News TK Thomas, a student at Flint Southwestern, is creating an app to help kids battling mental health issues. Kids and Education

Flint student creating app aimed at fighting depression and anxiety

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 29, 2020
In The News "Our front porch on my house in Fairfield Village Neighborhood is our bright spot, coping mechanism, and general happy place." Neighborhoods

Our front porch is our happy place

Reader SubmissionMonday, September 28, 2020
In The News Dr. Debra Furr-Holden and Ja'Nell Jamerson were recently named to the Ruth Mott Foundation Board of Trustees. Community Development

Ruth Mott Foundation adds two community leaders to board

Sunday, September 27, 2020
Feature Story The Reyes home on Bishop Avenue has witnessed four generations with Ricky Reyes now raising his grandson in his childhood home that he bought in 1984, initially bought in 1960. Neighborhoods

‘This is home’: Why these longtime residents stayed in North Flint

Xandr BrownWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Kyle Kuzma working with young basketball players during his 2019 camp at Powers Catholic High School. Arts and Culture

Basketball has saved my son’s mental health during the pandemic

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story Edible Flint's Educational Farm is located near 12th and Beach streets in Flint. Healthy Communities

Farm in the heart of a Flint neighborhood providing produce, knowledge

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 16, 2020
In The News Dr. Debra Furr-Holden is one of nine community members on a city of Flint task force to help give input from the community to law enforcement. Healthy Communities

MSU epidemiologist hopes task force builds bridge between community, law enforcement

Brianna NargisoTuesday, September 15, 2020
In The News Resident Antoine Little working during a cleanup in the Sarvis Park area in Flint. Neighborhoods

How a group of residents continues to make Sarvis Park a “beacon of hope”

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 15, 2020
In The News Comma Bookstore and Social Hub owner Egypt Otis. Arts and Culture

“I want this to be a landmark”

Patrick HayesMonday, September 14, 2020
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