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Flint Community Schools athletic director Jamie Foster shows off the look of the new unified Flint sports teams—which will be called the Jaguars.

Flint schools sports teams are now the Jaguars

The newly unified, citywide Flint high school sports teams will kick off their inaugural season this fall wearing teal and black. 

A unique offering at Alabama Fish and Chicken is its "You buy. We fry." option.
Frying it up Southern-style in Flint

Alabama Fish and Chicken ... and 19 sides. 'Nuff said.

An example of a large farmer's pick box available for home delivery in Flint. Cost: $30.
Only in Flint: Farm-to-front door, fresh food delivery for all

It's ok if you are rich or poor or somewhere in between—you now can have farmers' market fresh fruits and veggies (often locally sourced) delivered right to your door. Choose the $15 or $30 box.

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.
UM-Flint School of Nursing grows almost 50 percent

The School of Nursing always has a waiting list—but starting in January the university will accept 176 undergraduate nursing students.  

Angela Stamps, Detroit native and dedicated Flint transplat, who founded Berston Bike Club in 2012.
Angela Stamps—Flint’s driving force (on two wheels)

The Bike Lady, as she's known, operates bicycle clubs for kids. They learn riding safety, go on rides every club meeting, and every participant gets a free bike of their very own.

Rides to Wellness started in September 2016 with five cars offering service. Now, there is a fleet of 35 giving 4,000 rides a month. 
When getting to the doctor is half the battle to being well

Unique Flint 'Rides to Wellness' service is seeing massive growth. 

The Renegades provide an entry-level opportunity into the steel drum band, while the Jumbie's are a more advanced, performance level.
Check out these Flint kids rocking the steel drum world

Nine kids from the Boys and Girls Club in Flint learn, "They can do anything, and they are not restricted because of where they live."

Owner Mike Herriman took over the family business from his father and now is joined by two sons and one grandson.
Building family, cars and community at Vern’s

Growing up in Grand Blanc, Mike Herriman admits that there was a time he didn’t even know where Davison road was. Now, Flint is home. And, it is his passion.

Volunteers help stuff backpacks with food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for Flint kids.
Doing more to keep Flint kids healthy—6 times more

Massive expansion of Food Bank of Eastern Michigan's backpack program gives healthy meals and snacks to every kindergarten through fifth-grade child affected by water crisis.

“The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.”
Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

15 students will receive training, certifications, job search assistance, career counseling, and up to 30 college credits at no cost or low cost.  

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