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In The News The former Perry Drug store is undergoing a $1.4 million renovation. Economic Development

State awards $200,000 grant to support development of former Perry Drugs building

Ashley SchafterWednesday, November 7, 2018
In The News Kala Wilburn is the woman behind the creation of Vehicle City Fashion Week, set for its sixth run Nov. 14-18, 2017. Arts and Culture

Vehicle City Fashion Week 2018: A 6-day Flint fashion extravaganza with a purpose

Ashley SchaferTuesday, November 6, 2018
In The News Cherisse Bradley is founder of 'I Found My Voice' advocacy program and annual performance. Arts and Culture

Essence magazine highlights work of Flint's own Cherisse Bradley

Ashley SchaferMonday, November 5, 2018
Feature Story The Loft prides itself on bringing a party to its patrons every weekend. They call it "Getting Lofted." Entrepreneurship

A look behind the scenes at The Loft, downtown Flint's longtime hip hop hotspot

Jake CarahMonday, November 5, 2018
Feature Story Shift and Floradora opened in May in the corner space of the Capitol Theatre. Economic Development

Downtown Flint seeing dramatic increase in retail businesses

Marjory RaymerWednesday, October 31, 2018
In The News Soul Foundry is the brain-child of Flint’s own Ashley Peacock. It is a recording studio crafted by hometown hands and showcasing hometown talent.  Arts and Culture

Nationwide debut of Flint musician's 'Revolution' set for Friday

Ashley SchaferTuesday, October 30, 2018
In The News Chia Morgan founded the annual communitywide Thanksgiving dinner at just 22 years old. Volunteerism

This millennial feeds hundreds of Flint families at Thanksgiving

Ashley SchaferMonday, October 29, 2018
In The News Leon El-Alamin is the founder and executive director of MADE Institute. He uses his own life experiences to help clients build new lives for themselves after being released from prison. Community Development

MADE Institute founder gains statewide attention for work with formerly incarcerated residents

Ashley SchaferMonday, October 29, 2018
In The News Derrick Munson poses with his son Brandon, 6, during Donuts with Dad at Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary School in Flint. Kids and Education

Dads take the lead volunteering at Flint schools

Jake CarahMonday, October 29, 2018
Feature Story Craig Hoff, dean of the College of Engineering, overlooks the proving grounds from the Harris Mobility Research Center. Higher Education

See inside Kettering University's new proving grounds and research center

Jake CarahMonday, October 29, 2018
In The News oldnewsboys Volunteerism

Old Newsboys getting ready for 94th year

Ashley SchaferWednesday, October 24, 2018
In The News A rendering of the new 65,000-square-foot addition to the Murchie Science Building on UM-Flint's campus. Higher Education

UM-Flint's new science building ranks as downtown Flint's largest-ever development

Marjory RaymerWednesday, October 24, 2018
In The News eastside porches 1 Community Development

How a small, neighborly investment gave 37 eastside Flint homes a facelift

Jake CarahTuesday, October 23, 2018
Feature Story Ericka Paschal owns Chica's Fitness and Nails on Van Slyke Road. Healthy Communities

Check out Chica's Fitness and Nails in Flint — because that's the best combo ever

Jake CarahTuesday, October 23, 2018
In The News dr mona and anna clark Arts and Culture

Flint Water Crisis authors headline Flint Literary Festival

Ashley SchaferTuesday, October 23, 2018
Feature Story Scott Middle School students push a delivery of supplies gifted through the Flint Classroom Supply Fund through the newly reopened school. Kids and Education

Volunteers quietly invest $400,000 in Flint kids for 35 years

Jake CarahMonday, October 22, 2018
Feature Story Blueberry Ambassadors pose in front of a recreation of the billboard sign that started the Blueberry Movement in 2013. Kids and Education

A look at 1,000 Flint-area kids making a difference as Blueberry Ambassadors

Mike Naddeo Tuesday, October 16, 2018
In The News UM-Flint police are celebrating as the first university department in the state to earn top accreditation. Higher Education

In a class of their own: UM-Flint police earn unique distinction

Jake CarahMonday, October 15, 2018
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