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Feature Story Bruce Sowles, 53, of Flint, carries a tray of fresh donuts to prepare them for delivery at Blueline Donuts, inside of Carriage Town Ministries. Community Development

Blueline Donuts: Not your average fritterOperated by Carriage Town Ministries, Blueline Donuts employs homeless shelter residents

Tim GallowayTuesday, January 16, 2018
In The News “With the skills that I've learned with the CNC (manufacturing equipment), I've got three companies who are really interested and ready to hire me on the spot once I finish the program,” says Steve Terry, a student in MCC's Workforce Development Prog Higher Education

MCC Workforce Development to train workers for new Lear plant in Flint

Bailey WrightMonday, January 15, 2018
In The News lear-corp-logo Economic Development

What you need to know if you want a job at the new Lear plant in Flint

Marjory RaymerMonday, January 15, 2018
In The News Leon El-Alamin is the founder and executive director of MADE Institute. He uses his own life experiences to help clients build new lives for themselves after being released from prison. Economic Development

MADE Institute: Building new beginnings after prison

Marjory RaymerWednesday, December 27, 2017
Feature Story David Ollila, 47, of Linden, is the president and chief innovation officer for Skypoint Ventures and oversees operations at 100K Ideas. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas: A unique innovation hub open to anyone looking to build the next, best business

Tim GallowayTuesday, December 26, 2017
In The News Kelly Fields, principal and Northwestern High School says: "I have a responsibility to give back to this community in the same way that it’s given to me because I can’t tell you how many beautiful things have happened to me as a result of being a tea Kids and Education

Kelly Fields: A Flint kid for Flint kids

Shelby CoxSaturday, December 23, 2017
Feature Story Community Closet Coordinator at the Catholic Charities Center for Hope Redonna Riggs, 47, of Flint, organizes donated clothing hanging from a clothing rack. Volunteerism

Finding—and now giving—hope at Flint's Community Closet

Tim GallowayFriday, December 22, 2017
In The News Students at Educare Flint sing, "The Ants Go Marching" during the grand opening celebration Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Kids and Education

Flint, Michigan is changing the world. Again.

Marjory RaymerThursday, December 14, 2017
In The News Richard Lipp created the plaster designs and Joe Katrinic, Jr., lead painting efforts to restore the Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

How unique, generations-old talents rebuilt Flint's historic Capitol Theatre

Mary RempelWednesday, December 13, 2017
Feature Story Flint, MI - Tuesday, November 21, 2017: Workers put the finishing touches on the entryway of the new Educare Center in Flint. Kids and Education

This new Flint school could shape early childhood education nationwide

Tim GallowayMonday, December 4, 2017
Feature Story Kettering University has been selected to participate in an international autonomous vehicle competition for the second time. Technology and Innovation

Making self-driving cars a reality: Kettering University becomes driving force in AutoDrive

Tim GallowayThursday, November 30, 2017
In The News Creme brulee is among the new offerings on Churchill's revamped menu that specializes in foods made in-house and from scratch with an appreciation for high-quality ingredients Entrepreneurship

Churchill's just got a new menu—and we're drooling

Jake CarahWednesday, November 22, 2017
Feature Story denise-smith-crop Kids and Education

Meet the woman looking to build a national model for early childhood education—starting in Flint

Tim GallowayWednesday, November 22, 2017
In The News Members of the University of Michigan-Flint's Entrepreneurs Society recently brought back a national award—second place for cross campus involvement from the College Entrepreneurship Organization conference. Entrepreneurship

College entrepreneurs win national award (again)

Bailey WrightMonday, November 20, 2017
Feature Story GoodBoy Clothing textile expert Tameka Davis, 37, of Flint, stitches tags into new shirts that are headed to the showroom at the new GoodBoy Clothing storefront in downtown Flint. Economic Development

GoodBoy Clothing: A brand, a store, an attitude. Flint made. Flint style.

Tim GallowayMonday, November 13, 2017
In The News Paul Herring brings an eclectic and very local list of personalities and perspectives to the airwaves with Flint Our Voices at 92.1 FM. Entrepreneurship

Our Voices Radio: A distinctive Flint sounding board

Andrew KeastMonday, November 13, 2017
Feature Story Steven Moore, 52, of Davison cleans the grate of the large grill at the Flint Community Cookout at the Riverbank Park. Moore, a retired police officer, enjoys being able to connect with the community in a positive way, which wasn't always the case wh Volunteerism

Caring for one another: Flint Community Cookout volunteers grill, serve all year long

Tim GallowaySaturday, November 11, 2017
In The News Greg Fiedler, president and CEO of the Greater Flint Arts Council, outside the GFAC gallery and offices on South Saginaw Street in Flint. Arts and Culture

A look inside the Greater Flint Arts Council

Bruce EdwardsSaturday, November 11, 2017
Feature Story William Harris, 31, of Flint, slides two cases of water off the back of his team's delivery truck on Flint's eastside. The team from Asbury United Methodist deliver water to 60 to 70 homes on their route. Neighborhoods

Meet the heroes who deliver water in FlintFlint residents, churches step up to continue distribution of bottled water to 3,500 homes

Tim GallowayFriday, November 10, 2017
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