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In The News Behind the scenes of Floradora, another business operated by Meghan Hoffman helps give women new beginning. Entrepreneurship

It looks like a flower shop, but dig a little deeper: Floradora helps rebuild lives

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
In The News Food insecurity is a pervasive issue across the United States—one that has become an even more critical need in Flint in the wake of the water crisis.  Healthy Communities

Region's first food pharmacy opens at Hurley Medical Center

Jake CarahSaturday, August 5, 2017
In The News Diplomat1 Community Development

Best and brightest young minds drawn to Flint for Diplomat Fellowship program

Marjory RaymerFriday, July 21, 2017
In The News I-69-region Economic Development

$30,000 in prize money for small businesses, startups up for grabs

Makenzie SchroederWednesday, June 28, 2017
In The News A Central Michigan University researcher found marked improvement on a series of academic assessments among foster children who participated in Ennis Center for Children's program Fostering Creativity. Kids and Education

Research shows Flint arts program significantly boosts foster children's academic scores

Reyna HurandWednesday, May 31, 2017
In The News Urban Safety Corps, Flint River Watchers Press Conference, May 1, 2017 Volunteerism

Angie McChristian of Flint: An AmeriCorps army of one and one of many

Marjory RaymerTuesday, May 2, 2017
In The News “The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.” Economic Development

Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

Jake CarahSunday, April 30, 2017
In The News A look at one of the FIRST Robotics competitions hosted by Kettering University this year. Kids and Education

Michigan sending the most FIRST Robotics teams in the world to championshipsSee all competing Michigan teams—and a special look at the 8 from Genesee County

Marjory RaymerWednesday, April 19, 2017
In The News Ian Wickham, 15, works on Big Mo team 314's robot. Technology and Innovation

The rise of the robotsA dad's perspective on robots and our fear of new technology

Tom WickhamWednesday, April 19, 2017
In The News The new engineering space allows for multiple student groups to tackle projects at the same time. Higher Education

Engineering at UM-Flint seeing major growth

Makenzie SchroederSaturday, April 15, 2017
Feature Story Parker Oosterhof, 12, (left); Lydia Minzey, 12; and Alex Wickham, 13, (right) work to program a robot for competition. The students are members of the Carman-Ainsworth Middle School robotics team traveling to Louisville, Kentucky for the world roboti Kids and Education

Genesee County: Home to some of world's best robot builders ... and they are teens (and younger)Everyone knows our tradition for excellence in sports—Time to add robotics to the list.

Marjory RaymerTuesday, April 4, 2017
Feature Story Cinthia Montague (left foreground) and Candice Stewart work the stage for their performance art set at the soft opening for Factory Two in downtown Flint. Entrepreneurship

Refabbing a Flint factoryA second life, a second purpose, a new future being built in Factory Two

Jake CarahWednesday, March 29, 2017
In The News ZontaClubofFlintlogo Community Development

7 women heroes from Flint and Genesee CountyTake a look at the newest inductees into Genesee Women's Hall of Fame

Jiquanda JohnsonFriday, March 24, 2017
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