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Feature Story Samuel Berry Sr. (left) and Marquetta Smith (far right) talk to a boy seeking a meal for his grandmother at the Beecher-Vera B. Rison Library in Mt. Morris Township after distributing meals to children in a summer program there. Healthy Communities

Cooking up a unique solution to childhood hungerFood Bank of Eastern Michigan operates a one-of-its kind kitchen and delivers 6,000 meals every day

Bruce EdwardsTuesday, July 11, 2017
Feature Story Gianni Love, 19, of Flint Township, rehearses a step-dance routine with other members of the Alpha Esquires at the Mott Community College Workforce Center on North Saginaw Street in Flint earlier this month. Kids and Education

Giving young men in Flint mentors, making young men in Flint leaders—These are the Alpha Esquires

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, June 28, 2017
In The News A middle school student gets a hands-on education about screen printing through YouthQuest, an after-school and summer program that recently won a $100,000 competitive grant. Kids and Education

YouthQuest lands $100,000 grant to expand outreach to middle schoolers

Makenzie SchroederFriday, June 23, 2017
In The News Latina Restaurant and Pizzeria is known for its lasagna, pizza and antipasto. Entrepreneurship

Latina’s, a food family, for Flint families

Jake CarahSaturday, June 17, 2017
In The News The boys wait, as patiently as possible, for a bite during the Kids Fishing Club event at Buell Lake this month. Kids and Education

Family fun in Flint: Free fishing for kidsGenesee County Parks provides everything: Lakes, fishing rods, bait—even someone to put the worm on the hook

Eric WisniewskiWednesday, June 14, 2017
In The News GearUp Academy now is located in the Dryden Building but is looking to relocate to the Ferris Wheel Building. It launched a Patronicity campaign to help fund the move. Kids and Education

New alternative high school looks to expand in downtown Flint

Makenzie SchroederThursday, June 8, 2017
In The News Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone works to make it easier for people to live more active lives by ensuring the community is formed around the idea of making activity accessible, safe, and easy. Healthy Communities

Some SAGE advice on how to create a healthier community

Jake CarahThursday, June 1, 2017
In The News A Central Michigan University researcher found marked improvement on a series of academic assessments among foster children who participated in Ennis Center for Children's program Fostering Creativity. Kids and Education

Research shows Flint arts program significantly boosts foster children's academic scores

Reyna HurandWednesday, May 31, 2017
In The News Blueberry Founder Phil Shaltz surrounded by celebrating ambassadors during the annual awards ceremony May, 19, 2017. Kids and Education

A little way to make a difference now adds up to 3,000 Blueberry Ambassadors

Makenzie SchroederFriday, May 19, 2017
In The News An example of a large farmer's pick box available for home delivery in Flint. Cost: $30. Healthy Communities

Only in Flint: Farm-to-front door, fresh food delivery for all

Marjory RaymerWednesday, May 17, 2017
In The News Angela Stamps, Detroit native and dedicated Flint transplat, who founded Berston Bike Club in 2012. Healthy Communities

Angela Stamps—Flint's driving force (on two wheels)The Bike Lady, as she's known, operates bicycle clubs for Flint children and teaches them bicycle safety, leads daily rides, and gives each participant a bike to keep

Liz BundyTuesday, May 16, 2017
Feature Story The Renegades provide an entry-level opportunity into the steel drum band, while the Jumbie's are a more advanced, performance level. Arts and Culture

Check out these Flint kids rocking the steel drum world

Makenzie SchroederFriday, May 12, 2017
In The News Smiles, handshakes and high fives greet students once a month at both Northwestern and Southwestern. Kids and Education

The 'remarkable' way volunteers support Flint high school students

Jiquanda JohnsonTuesday, May 9, 2017
In The News Volunteers help stuff backpacks with food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for Flint kids. Healthy Communities

Doing more to keep Flint kids healthy—6 times moreMassive program expansion gives meals and snacks to every kindergarten through fifth-grade student affected by water crisis

Jake CarahThursday, May 4, 2017
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