Meet this real life fairy godmother making prom dreams come true
Walethia Aquil makes sure that all Flint and Genesee County girls can have a “Cinderella experience” at prom through her nonprofit—aptly named My Dreams Do Come True.
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Cinco Nuevo: A new festival in Flint celebrating Mexican heritage
A celebration of Mexican culture, tradition, and contributions, Cinco Nuevo will include artist demonstrations, tortilla rolling, loteria (a Mexican bingo), Aztec ceremonial dancers, and music.
Michigan sending the most FIRST Robotics teams in the world to championships
See the 8 Flint-area teams—and all 91 teams statewide—competing this week in the FIRST Robotics world championships.
Pop-up exhibit features young Genesee County artists
The culmination of months of study and work, the show includes 1,000 creations on display this week only.
Engineering at UM-Flint seeing major growth
New masters degree + new design space ... and another huge addition on the way.
From water to wisdom: Former Flint distribution site develops into mentoring program
Man 2 Man bridges generations, provides resources, and lifts young black men to new opportunities.
Before and After: $8.3-million investment transforms historic Flint building
Check out the major overhaul inside the newly reopened Swayze Court Apartments and see how they are adding to blooming Grand Traverse District Neighborhood.
Looking for the next great innovation
UM-Flint hosts competition with cash prize for students to develop—and implement—plans to boost Flint entrepreneurship.
7 women heroes from Flint and Genesee County
Take a look at the newest inductees into Genesee Women's Hall of Fame
Never underestimate Flint kids
Flint Water Crisis prompts 'Flint Kids Are' campaign to make sure Flint's youngest see their full potential.
Cinco Nuevo: A new festival in Flint celebrating Mexican heritage
A celebration of Mexican culture, tradition, and contributions, Cinco Nuevo will include artist demonstrations, tortilla rolling, loteria (a Mexican bingo), Aztec ceremonial dancers, and music.
Michigan sending the most FIRST Robotics teams in the world to championships
See the 8 Flint-area teams—and all 91 teams statewide—competing this week in the FIRST Robotics world championships.
Pop-up exhibit features young Genesee County artists
The culmination of months of study and work, the show includes 1,000 creations on display this week only.
Engineering at UM-Flint seeing major growth
New masters degree + new design space ... and another huge addition on the way.
From water to wisdom: Former Flint distribution site develops into mentoring program
Man 2 Man bridges generations, provides resources, and lifts young black men to new opportunities.
Before and After: $8.3-million investment transforms historic Flint building
Check out the major overhaul inside the newly reopened Swayze Court Apartments and see how they are adding to blooming Grand Traverse District Neighborhood.
Looking for the next great innovation
UM-Flint hosts competition with cash prize for students to develop—and implement—plans to boost Flint entrepreneurship.
7 women heroes from Flint and Genesee County
Take a look at the newest inductees into Genesee Women's Hall of Fame
Never underestimate Flint kids
Flint Water Crisis prompts 'Flint Kids Are' campaign to make sure Flint's youngest see their full potential.
