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Feature Story Three young dancers from the Heart of Worship Dance Studio in Flint. Arts and Culture

The 5th Annual Heart of Worship Dance Studio recital takes place at The Whiting this weekend

Miriam BinghamFriday, December 9, 2022
In The News Flint native DeAndra Larkin is the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President at Mott Community College (MCC). Community Development

MCC's DeAndra Larkin honored with AAWCC's '40 Under 40' Award

Tia ScottFriday, December 9, 2022
Feature Story Art teacher Steven Pryce teaches at Lincoln High School in Augusta Township. Healthy Communities

State program helps Michigan schools handle students with extra care if they've experienced trauma

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, December 8, 2022
In The News The Ennis Center for Children helps children in need from birth to age 19 and has several locations across Michigan, including one in Flint. Community Development

Ennis Center for Children is helping local youth in foster care find their forever homes

Megan SpeaksTuesday, November 29, 2022
Feature Story Nicole Shannon, systemic litigation and advocacy attorney for the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, and Alison Hirschel, director and managing attorney of the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Healthy Communities

Here's how Michigan is working to ensure court-appointed guardians don't take advantage of elders

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, November 17, 2022
In The News Flint teens participated in BAU-HŌUSE's new ‘The Youth Will Lead US’ campaign that puts a focus on this generation's future leaders. Arts and Culture

BAU-HŌUSE to host clothing giveaway for Flint youth, registration open now

Patrick HayesMonday, November 14, 2022
Feature Story Juliza Murillo, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, poses for a portrait during the Latinx Technology and Community Center's Dia de Los Muertos celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration in downtown Flint

Jenifer VelosoSunday, November 6, 2022
Feature Story Participants enjoy BMCC's 13 Moons of Anishinaabe programming. Healthy Communities

Bay Mills Community College SNAP-Ed programs inspire healthy living

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, November 4, 2022
Feature Story A groundbreaking ceremony for the future Fire Training Center was held Monday, September 26 at Genesee Career Institute on Torrey Road in Flint. Kids and Education

New Fire Training Center for Genesee County high school students is on the way

Katy KildeeMonday, October 31, 2022
In The News The latest poetry collection by Michigan native Sarah Carson titled 'How to Baptize a Child in Flint, Michigan.'  Arts and Culture

Book Review: 'How to Baptize a Child in Flint, Michigan: Poems' by Sarah Carson

Sherrema A. Oom-DoveMonday, October 31, 2022
Feature Story Dr. Sara Santarossa is the lead on a Henry Ford Health project that asked COVID long haulers to draw body maps representing their condition. She sits next to several of their works here. Healthy Communities

Researchers seek solutions for Michigan's 700,000 COVID long haulers

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, October 27, 2022
In The News Peckham, Inc. works with people with disabilities, youth at risk, adjudicated youth, and returning citizens. Economic Development

Learn how Peckham is helping people with disabilities gain employment in Flint

Sarah Markstrom Friday, October 21, 2022
Feature Story Laurie Arora, PACE Southeast Michigan vice president of public affairs, philanthropy, and organizational development; and Sadie Shattuck, PACE Southeast Michigan's grant and communications specialist, look over health literacy handouts. Healthy Communities

New project aims to increase health literacy among Southeast Michigan's older adults

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, October 20, 2022
Feature Story Children enjoy a StoryWalk®. Healthy Communities

Dearborn nonprofit forges relationships to inspire healthy living

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, October 14, 2022
Feature Story Synergy Health Center CEO Valarie Cunningham is the organizer of the upcoming symposium. Equity

Kalamazoo symposium to address mental health disparities in Black community

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, October 13, 2022
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