Southside

New housing development coming to Flint—could be first of three

The mixed-use space will include community and commercial space as well as a combination of market-rate, affordable, and public housing. 

William Harris, 31, of Flint, slides two cases of water off the back of his team's delivery truck on Flint's eastside. The team from Asbury United Methodist deliver water to 60 to 70 homes on their route.
Meet the heroes who deliver water in Flint

A group of Flint residents and churches step up to continue delivery of bottled water to 3,500 neighbors who cannot get to distribution points.

Kala Wilburn is the woman behind the creation of Vehicle City Fashion Week, set for its sixth run Nov. 14-18, 2017.
Kala Wilburn: Meet the woman behind Vehicle City Fashion Week

Her clothing line is Fannie Lucille. Her passion is mentoring. Her movement is Fashion Against Violence. The result is Vehicle City Fashion Week.

Looking for excellence in education? Look right here

The 2017 Excellence in Education Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Michelle Stinson, head of Flint Community Schools Montessori program.

The Amani Program "Children in Harmony" aims to build a lifetime of gender equity and empathy through music and emotional intelligence.
Using music to teach life lessons

Factory Two and Flint Southwestern Academy teamed up to offer the Children in Harmony program to Flint kids.

Flint schools head football coach Chris Wilson played in the NFL before returning to his hometown to coach.
Houston Field: A fresh start and new beginning for Flint sports

One town. One team. The Flint Jaguars have arrived. “I’m just ready to put that jersey on and represent my city,” says Kalen Sawyer, No. 75, a right guard and left tackle.  

There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, an integral part of the city and of our childhoods. And, yet, it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.  
Reclamation of the Flint River: A local perspective on our river

There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, yet it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.

The 2017 class of Diplomat Fellows pose with CEO Phil Hagerman.
What a difference a summer makes: Diplomat Fellows report on Flint experience

Fellows live and work in Flint, and each is tasked with using their personal expertise to develop a key community initiative. In 11 weeks.

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. 
Region’s first food pharmacy opens at Hurley Medical Center

Sometimes the best medicine really is a good meal.

Hadlee Deines, 3, has her face painted at the 8th Annual Miracle Picnic at the Sloan Museum. She was treated for leukemia at Hurley Children's Hospital.
Saving their lives and their childhoods: Miracle families celebrate unique Hurley program

Hadlee Deines was 2 years old when she arrived by ambulance and was rushed to the ICU. There, she found a room fit for a child princess. 

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