“It means everything:” Pro basketball returns to Flint this weekend
Tickets are available online for games Friday and Saturday at Dort Financial Event Center.
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Mott Foundation grant to YMCA of Greater Flint helps organization continue to provide vital services
The YMCA of Greater Flint was particularly hard-hit by public health orders during the pandemic. A Mott Foundation grant is helping them continue to provide vital services.
Talking growth, diversity, and global aspirations with Flint’s Laid Back A– Podcast
Created early last year, the LBA Podcast has flourished in a COVID-19 world and expanded its host lineup to include rap artist Cameron Tyler and comedian Chessstix.
Flint activist Jo Ikigai creates her own truth through activism and creative pursuits
"I consider myself a defender and protector of women and children."
University of Michigan-Flint student’s message to peers: “Save Summer”
Christina Zerka, a University of Michigan-Flint student, helped create a campaign to raise COVID-19 vaccine awareness among her peers.
Flintside wins six 2020 Michigan Press Association awards
Flintside won six 2020 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards and has won 15 in the last two years.
40 days of rediscovery and healing with Beecher native Jeneé “Royalty” Price
Recounting the last several years of her life, Jeneé, or as she’s called now, Ms. Royalty chronicles her experience “with depression and how I overcame and claimed spiritual and emotional victory.”
Family atmosphere and community pride have kept Michigan Lumber Company going for over 100 years
The pandemic forced Michigan Lumber to become more creative as far as clientele and they amped up their social media presence to do that.
Genesee County begins providing COVID-19 vaccines to incarcerated citizens
Genesee County began administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to incarcerated citizens this week.
Restart Flint grant helps popular food truck prepare for another busy season
The Mr. Prince Gourmet Food Truck was able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks, in part, to a grant from the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
