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In The News Nonprofits are known to rely on social events for fundraising, which can present obstacles with social distancing efforts taking priority for Covid-19 responses. Economic Development

Community Foundation announces relief fund for local nonprofits

Xandr BrownWednesday, March 18, 2020
Feature Story Arab American communities have been infamously surveilled as a response to terrorism, and that has left many in the community distrustful of the government. Community Development

Organization seeks to count every Arab American in Genesee County despite fears and mistrust

Sara AlouhWednesday, March 11, 2020
In The News A record-breaking 1,297 children and caregivers visited Flints Children’s Museum during one of their free access days on Presidents Day, December 24. Community Development

Flint Children’s Museum foresees permanent move to downtown

Ashley SchaferTuesday, March 10, 2020
In The News As the first Muslim woman to serve in the Michigan Legislature. Arts and Culture

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib to speak at Third Annual International Women’s Day celebration

Xandr BrownWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story Jonathan Quarles holding his first place $10,000 win from November 2019's Pitch for $K event. Entrepreneurship

Post-competition win, SolAir still pushes ahead in the name of clean water

Cole WhartonWednesday, February 26, 2020
In The News Chancellor Debasish Dutta presents UM-Flint’s Project 2020 action plan to a crowd. Higher Education

"I see potential and possibility everywhere"

Ashley SchaferWednesday, February 26, 2020
In The News The series will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with a neighborhood leadership workshop that aims to teach participants about organizational structure, marketing strategies for recruiting new members, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Community Development

Neighborhood Engagement Hub educates residents through its annual Neighbors Changing Flint Workshop

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story Through bringing art therapy to Flint schools, their programs help track how they’re doing with school competence and positive behavioral changes and in order to develop comprehensive feedback establishing relationships with students is imperative. Kids and Education

Shop Floor Theatre Company lets Flint kids create their stories

Ashley SchaferWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story Diener was formally introduced to Flint’s downtown scene as a teen when he and his brother played a gig at the Flint Local 432. In later years, as Diener toured the world playing in various bands, Flint still captured his imagination. Arts and Culture

Jonathan Diener, a multi-hyphenate creator teaching the world about Flint

Cole WhartonWednesday, February 12, 2020
Feature Story Alexis Harvey has a nose for the local theater scene, a venue to stage a play, and a place to celebrate after a long day’s work. Economic Development

24 Hours in Flint: Creative Alexis Harvey’s top locations for comedy, food, theater, and karaoke

Xandr BrownWednesday, February 5, 2020
Feature Story Vonryans1_2020 Economic Development

Von Ryan’s/Sleep Well is selling local furniture the old fashioned way

Cole WhartonWednesday, February 5, 2020
In The News The GCI building is host to several facilities designed to imitate real-world work environments. The GCI conference center sits next to the restaurant where visitors and staff can purchase food cooked by students. Kids and Education

Students get a taste of what Genesee Career Institute has to offer

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 5, 2020
Feature Story In the face of the city’s population decline, Flint leaders and businesses are coming together to make sure everyone is informed and gets counted. Community Development

Flint organizations work to ensure residents are counted in 2020 census

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 29, 2020
Feature Story The #waterislife mural on the side of Gavin Brown’s Enterprise in New York. Arts and Culture

The sisterhood behind Flint’s bottled fence

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 22, 2020
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