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In The News Flint Community Schools athletic director Jamie Foster shows off the look of the new unified Flint sports teams—which will be called the Jaguars. Kids and Education

Flint schools sports teams are now the Jaguars

Marjory RaymerMonday, June 19, 2017
In The News Latina Restaurant and Pizzeria is known for its lasagna, pizza and antipasto. Entrepreneurship

Latina’s, a food family, for Flint families

Jake CarahSaturday, June 17, 2017
Feature Story Greg Gaines of Mr. Gaines Gardening Program PLUS is the first winner of the Ruth Mott Foundation Leadership Award. Kids and Education

Greg Gaines: A man on a missionSurprise windfall keeps man with a green thumb and firm hand doing God's work in Flint

Marjory RaymerFriday, June 16, 2017
In The News 80sintheHole Arts and Culture

Like, totally rad 80s retro party motoring into Flint

Makenzie SchroederSaturday, June 10, 2017
In The News GearUp Academy now is located in the Dryden Building but is looking to relocate to the Ferris Wheel Building. It launched a Patronicity campaign to help fund the move. Kids and Education

New alternative high school looks to expand in downtown Flint

Makenzie SchroederThursday, June 8, 2017
In The News Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone works to make it easier for people to live more active lives by ensuring the community is formed around the idea of making activity accessible, safe, and easy. Healthy Communities

Some SAGE advice on how to create a healthier community

Jake CarahThursday, June 1, 2017
In The News Flint attorney Dean Yeotis opened Totem Books about a year and a half ago into a vacant former liquor store—tranforming it into a new home for weathered arts and symbol of neighborhood investment. Entrepreneurship

Totem Books in Flint—an independent bookstore where paper and vinyl classics thrive

Reyna HurandTuesday, May 30, 2017
In The News Blueberry Founder Phil Shaltz surrounded by celebrating ambassadors during the annual awards ceremony May, 19, 2017. Kids and Education

A little way to make a difference now adds up to 3,000 Blueberry Ambassadors

Makenzie SchroederFriday, May 19, 2017
In The News An example of a large farmer's pick box available for home delivery in Flint. Cost: $30. Healthy Communities

Only in Flint: Farm-to-front door, fresh food delivery for all

Marjory RaymerWednesday, May 17, 2017
In The News Nursing students at the University of Michigan-Flint pose in the state-of-the-art simulation lab. The nursing program will expand almost 50 percent in January. Higher Education

UM-Flint School of Nursing grows almost 50 percent

Reyna HurandWednesday, May 17, 2017
In The News Angela Stamps, Detroit native and dedicated Flint transplat, who founded Berston Bike Club in 2012. Healthy Communities

Angela Stamps—Flint's driving force (on two wheels)The Bike Lady, as she's known, operates bicycle clubs for Flint children and teaches them bicycle safety, leads daily rides, and gives each participant a bike to keep

Liz BundyTuesday, May 16, 2017
Feature Story The Renegades provide an entry-level opportunity into the steel drum band, while the Jumbie's are a more advanced, performance level. Arts and Culture

Check out these Flint kids rocking the steel drum world

Makenzie SchroederFriday, May 12, 2017
In The News Smiles, handshakes and high fives greet students once a month at both Northwestern and Southwestern. Kids and Education

The 'remarkable' way volunteers support Flint high school students

Jiquanda JohnsonTuesday, May 9, 2017
In The News Volunteers help stuff backpacks with food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for Flint kids. Healthy Communities

Doing more to keep Flint kids healthy—6 times moreMassive program expansion gives meals and snacks to every kindergarten through fifth-grade student affected by water crisis

Jake CarahThursday, May 4, 2017
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