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Flint Unites to Feed Families This Thanksgiving

Flint responds to a SNAP pause with expanded turkey drives and holiday meals to ensure every family has support this Thanksgiving.

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OPINION: Here is one solution for the problem of social media and political violence

The intensity of America’s political culture that factored into the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has intensified the scrutiny of the role of social media.

Flint Rx Kids will host its second annual Baby Parade on Friday, July 25, from 3–6 p.m. at Applewood Estate.
Flint Rx Kids Baby Parade comes to Applewood for second annual celebration, July 25

Flint Rx Kids will host its second annual Baby Parade on Friday, July 25, at Applewood Estate. The event celebrates the program’s milestones with a walking parade, family-friendly activities, free food, and more.

The Crim Fitness Foundation will host the CANUSA Block Party at Mott Park on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Flint celebrates 67 years of sports and friendship at CANUSA Block Party, July 25

The Crim Fitness Foundation will host the CANUSA Block Party at Mott Park on Friday, July 25, to celebrate over six decades of sportsmanship and international friendship between Flint and its sister city, Hamilton, Ontario.

In partnership with FIM’s Music Around Town series, the FIA presents the Patio Nights event series each Friday at 5 p.m. from now until Aug. 22, 2025.
FIA’s Patio Nights offer music, food, and fun each Friday through July and August

In partnership with FIM’s Music Around Town series, the FIA presents the Patio Nights event series each Friday at 5 p.m. from now until Aug. 22. The series features free live music, and guests can purchase food and drinks on the FIA patio and lawn. 

Michigan State University and the University of Michigan have partnered with Flint residents to begin an epidemiological cancer research project in Flint.
Cancer feasibility study launches in Flint to explore environmental and health links

Michigan State University and the University of Michigan have partnered with Flint residents to begin an epidemiological cancer research project in Flint.

The Block Party by Beats x Beers returns on Saturday, July 12 at Atwood Stadium, featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and local vendors, all inside the stadium’s sideline VIP tent.
Beats x Beers’ annual Block Party returns to Atwood Stadium on July 12

The Block Party by Beats x Beers returns on Saturday, July 12 at Atwood Stadium, featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and local vendors, all inside the stadium’s sideline VIP tent.

Maiya LeGardye is the manager of Flint Local 432 and presenter of the new show, Uptown Sounds.
Maiya LeGardye discusses ‘Uptown Sounds’ that amplifies music by local and indie artists

Flint native Maiya LeGardye discusses the inspiration behind her new radio show, Uptown Sounds, and the importance of giving independent music artists a platform to shine.

Contemporary photographer Ayana V. Jackson will lead an Artist Talk at MW Gallery in Flint on June 28, discussing her work that reimagines Black identity.
Contemporary photographer Ayana V. Jackson to speak at MW Gallery, June 28

Contemporary photographer Ayana V. Jackson will lead an Artist Talk at MW Gallery in Flint on June 28, discussing her work that deconstructs colonial-era portraiture and reimagines Black identity. 

The City of Flint is launching 'Wellness Wednesday,' a weekly initiative starting June 25, offering free health screenings, wellness resources, and expert consultations to residents. 
City of Flint launches weekly ‘Wellness Wednesday’ initiative to promote community health

The City of Flint is launching 'Wellness Wednesday,' a weekly initiative starting June 25, offering free health screenings, wellness resources, and expert consultations to residents. 

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