Influencers

In The News UM-Flint's ice rink was named one of 10 'outstanding outdoor rinks' by Pure Michigan.
In The News Kettering University hosted the first ever collegiate FIRST Robotics competition on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.

Kettering hosts first-ever FIRST Robotics collegiate competition


In The News Lauren Stansburry, a friend and classmate of McKenna's, receives the first Beauty Bar Box at Hurley Hospital.
In The News Andrew R. Highsmith is the author of "Demolition Means Progress: Flint, Michigan and the Fate of the American Metropolis."
In The News Dr. Bobby Mukkamala delivers the keynote address during UM-Flint's December 2018 commencement ceremony.

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala delivers UM-Flint commencement keynote


In The News Devante Powell opened Everything Flint in October 2017 as a way to support entrepreneurs and the local economy.

Everything Flint: A store for Flint by Flint


Feature Story Rev. Dr. Tommy McDoniel has brought commercial farming operation, a cafe, and a health and wellness to the city of Flint.

See inside Pastor Tommy's vision for a better Flint


Feature Story Kettering University students are helping to use technology to reduce irrigation costs for the Asbury hoophouse.
In The News Jake Saldana opened Flint's first CrossFit gym in August on University Avenue.
In The News Hurley Children's Hospital is in a race to win $50,000 with community support.

Hurley in tight race for $50,000 in online contest


In The News Tracy Palmer is launching a new fashion show, "This is Me." It features 15 models with autism and combats bullying.
Feature Story Keysa Smith is owner of Spectacular Spudz in the Flint Farmers' Market.

Spectacular Spudz nabs Business of the Year award


In The News The Draeger sisters, all current or former MCC clowns, performed together for the first time in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day parade.
In The News LaTashia M. Perry is the author of six books that help children celebrate being black and appreciate diversity.

Flint author pens sequel following 'Hair Like Mine' success


In The News Husband-wife team Spencer Ruegsegger and Kristy Bearse are planning to open an arcade bar inside the newly renovated Capitol Theatre in 2019.

New arcade bar set to open in downtown Flint in 2019


Feature Story After work in restaurants around Flint for 25 years, Johnny Edmond opened Bedrock Diner — making a lifelong dream come true.