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Feature Story Greg Gaines of Mr. Gaines Gardening Program PLUS is the first winner of the Ruth Mott Foundation Leadership Award. Kids and Education

Greg Gaines: A man on a missionSurprise windfall keeps man with a green thumb and firm hand doing God's work in Flint

Marjory RaymerFriday, June 16, 2017
In The News 80sintheHole Arts and Culture

Like, totally rad 80s retro party motoring into Flint

Makenzie SchroederSaturday, June 10, 2017
In The News Flint Development Center celebrated its official ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday, June 8, 2017. The multi-purpose facility will house offices and programs of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, YMCA of Greater Flint, Flin Neighborhoods

A new beginning, a community hub, a dream come true takes root on Flint's northside

Jake CarahFriday, June 9, 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 Flint attorney Dean Yeotis opened Totem Books about a year and a half ago into a vacant former liquor store—tranforming it into a new home for weathered arts and symbol of neighborhood investment. Entrepreneurship

Totem Books in Flint—an independent bookstore where paper and vinyl classics thrive

Reyna HurandTuesday, May 30, 2017
In The News Nursing students at the University of Michigan-Flint pose in the state-of-the-art simulation lab. The nursing program will expand almost 50 percent in January. Higher Education

UM-Flint School of Nursing grows almost 50 percent

Reyna HurandWednesday, May 17, 2017
In The News Marcus Bieth started as an employee when Flint City T-shirts opened in 2003 and worked his way up to co-owner three years ago. Entrepreneurship

From sweeping floors to co-owner, Marcus Bieth builds a business and his city

Allie PowersWednesday, May 17, 2017
In The News The Beauty Box is an eclectic boutique located at 109 E. Third St. in downtown Flint. Entrepreneurship

A little hidden fashion gem in Flint

Jake CarahTuesday, May 9, 2017
In The News “The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.” Economic Development

Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

Jake CarahSunday, April 30, 2017
In The News Michelle Cardillo owns Peace Barn vintage shop in downtown Flint. Entrepreneurship

Peace Barn vintage shop brings unique finds to downtown Flint

Liz BundyFriday, April 28, 2017
In The News Fat Boi BBQ serves up ribs, turkey, sausage and chicken at 6801 N. Saginaw St. in Flint. Entrepreneurship

Fatboi Style BBQ in Flint: Tastes like smoke is painted on

Jake CarahMonday, April 24, 2017
In The News Tony Vu—chef, entrepreneur, musician, Flint booster—stands at the MaMang counter. Entrepreneurship

MaMang: Vietnamese food for the heart of Flint

Jake CarahThursday, April 13, 2017
In The News A look at the before and after of the $8.3 million renovation at Swayze Court Apartments Community Development

Before and After: $8.3-million investment transforms historic Flint buildingSwayze Court Apartments adds to blooming Grand Traverse District Neighborhood

Monday, April 3, 2017
Innovation News University of Michigan students tour the Ferris Wheel Innovation Hub in downtown Flint as part of their research in the Social Impact Challenge Higher Education

Looking for the next great innovationUM-Flint hosts competition with cash prize for students to develop—and implement—plans to boost Flint entrepreneurship

Jiquanda JohnsonTuesday, March 28, 2017
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7 women heroes from Flint and Genesee CountyTake a look at the newest inductees into Genesee Women's Hall of Fame

Jiquanda JohnsonFriday, March 24, 2017
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