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Feature Story Jacquece Dent, 38, of Flint, tapes a large box full of food for a family holiday meal before it is loaded up and shipped out from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Healthy Communities

Filling boxes with food; Filling homes with comfort

Tim GallowaySunday, December 24, 2017
Feature Story Flint, MI - Tuesday, November 21, 2017: Workers put the finishing touches on the entryway of the new Educare Center in Flint. Kids and Education

This new Flint school could shape early childhood education nationwide

Tim GallowayMonday, December 4, 2017
Feature Story denise-smith-crop Kids and Education

Meet the woman looking to build a national model for early childhood education—starting in Flint

Tim GallowayWednesday, November 22, 2017
Feature Story Gardell Haralson, 64, of Flint (center right) takes a break from emceeing to dance with the Hustlers at the Hasselbring Senior Community Center. "It gave me the feeling I was doing something," he said about the progress of the Hustlers. "They're not Healthy Communities

'Bringing it all day every day: Hasselbring Hustlers keep dancing, building community

Tim GallowayTuesday, October 31, 2017
Feature Story Full-time employee Nicole Zepp assembles a Stormy Kromer vest. Zepp says she has personally utilized almost every program offered at St. Luke's including New Paths, food pantry, employment prep, and the literacy program. Economic Development

Stitching together new lives (and Stormy Kromer gear) in north Flint

Bruce EdwardsFriday, October 6, 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 Behind the scenes of Floradora, another business operated by Meghan Hoffman helps give women new beginning. Entrepreneurship

It looks like a flower shop, but dig a little deeper: Floradora helps rebuild lives

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
Feature Story Lois Craig Invitational Michigan Special Olympics race, the kickoff of the Crim Festival of Races. Healthy Communities

9 special reasons this is our favorite Crim race

Mike NaddeoFriday, September 1, 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 Boutique on the Bricks is located at 635 S. Saginaw St. in downtown Flint. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Entrepreneurship

Fashions from bygone era return at Boutique on the Bricks

Jake CarahSunday, August 13, 2017
In The News North Flint Reinvestment Corp is looking to begin construction in 2018 on property across the street from Eagle’s Nest Academy on West Pierson Road. The other new grocery operated by Fresh Start CDC Inc. is eying North Saginaw and Hamilton streets as Economic Development

Why this grocery store initiative means so much to Flint

Jake CarahFriday, August 11, 2017
In The News Senegal Tuklor Williams sees the need for a grocery store closer to home. Neighborhoods

A neighbor's perspective: Flint grocery store initiative

Jake CarahFriday, August 11, 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
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