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In The News Kevelin B. Jones III, a student at Doyle-Ryder Elementary School in Flint, is performing in "The Bodyguard" musical touring nationally. He is cast as Fletcher, the main character's son. Kids and Education

Doyle-Ryder student Kevelin B. Jones III takes center stage in 'The Bodyguard'

Mary RempelMonday, October 23, 2017
In The News The Amani Program "Children in Harmony" aims to build a lifetime of gender equity and empathy through music and emotional intelligence. Kids and Education

Using music to teach life lessons

Micah CotnerWednesday, October 4, 2017
Feature Story Flint schools head football coach Chris Wilson played in the NFL before returning to his hometown to coach. Kids and Education

Houston Field: A fresh start and new beginning for Flint sports

Jake CarahFriday, September 22, 2017
In The News A vendor with his impressive display at the 8th annual Flint Comix Con. Arts and Culture

Comic books and culture at Flint Comix Fall Fest

Andrew KeastTuesday, August 29, 2017
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Growth Mindset Summit returns to Flint today

Shelby CoxThursday, August 24, 2017
Feature Story Volunteers helped a new playground open Tuesday at Hasselbring Senior Center. About 80 percent of the $150,000 funding comes from the Flint Child Health and Development Fund (often called FlintKids.org) and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Community Development

Because it takes a village: Flint's newest playground opens with help from 100 volunteers

Jake CarahWednesday, August 16, 2017
In The News The 2017 class of Diplomat Fellows pose with CEO Phil Hagerman. Community Development

What a difference a summer makes: Diplomat Fellows report on Flint experience

Makenzie SchroederMonday, August 14, 2017
In The News Young Artistic Minds launches in the fall at Brownell STEM Academy in Flint. Arts and Culture

Art classes are back at Flint elementary school—thanks to one creative UM-Flint student's nonprofit

Reyna HurandMonday, August 7, 2017
In The News 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.  Healthy Communities

Region's first food pharmacy opens at Hurley Medical Center

Jake CarahSaturday, August 5, 2017
In The News Kettering University launched AIM and Lite in 1984 to attract more women and students of color who are underrepresented in STEM fields. Higher Education

Reaching out and lifting up: Kettering University summer camps look to change the face of STEM

Jake CarahTuesday, August 1, 2017
In The News Local agencies now are recruiting to fill more than 80 paid AmeriCorps positions in the Flint area. Community Development

AmeriCorps looks to hire 80 for Flint programs

Erin ConeyFriday, July 28, 2017
In The News The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan helps distribute the 1.2 million diapers to needy families. Shown here: A girl makes a donation during the annual Diaper Drive in May 2017. Healthy Communities

Flint Diaper Bank ranks No. 1 in Michigan (see what we did there)

Reyna HurandFriday, July 21, 2017
In The News Diplomat1 Community Development

Best and brightest young minds drawn to Flint for Diplomat Fellowship program

Marjory RaymerFriday, July 21, 2017
In The News Flint-literary-festival Arts and Culture

First-of-its-kind Flint Literary Festival highlights more than a dozen authors with Flint ties

Shelby CoxThursday, July 20, 2017
In The News This Gallery on the Go mural is an example of the type of creativity an ArtPlace grant would fund. Neighborhoods

ArtPlace America taps north Flint as finalist for elite $200,000 grant

Makenzie SchroederFriday, July 14, 2017
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