Monday, February 27, 2017

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EIE Flint Community Schools Kids and Education

Looking for excellence in education? Look right here

Marjory Raymer Saturday, October 14, 2017
Nadia Alamah describes herself as a writer, wanderer and wearer of many hats. She gives artists a stage, creates opportunities for collaboration, and provides spaces for inspiration.  Arts and Culture

Nadia Alamah: Putting Flint arts in the spotlight

Jake Carah Saturday, September 23, 2017
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 Carah Friday, September 22, 2017
There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, an integral part of the city and of our childhoods. And, yet, it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.   Community Development

Reclamation of the Flint River: A local perspective on our river

Jake Carah Thursday, September 14, 2017
Crystal Pepperdine, executive director of Flint Handmade, says: “Creativity is one of the things that make people, people.” Entrepreneurship

Flint Handmade stitches together a network of artist entrepreneurs

Bailey Wright Thursday, August 24, 2017
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 Schroeder Monday, August 14, 2017
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 Carah Saturday, August 05, 2017
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 Coney Friday, July 28, 2017
Chris Szumowicz found his second home for Wildroot Coffee at Woodside Church, remaining in the college and cultural neighborhood. Neighborhoods

Wildroot Coffee finds second home at Woodside Church

Jake Carah Thursday, July 20, 2017
Flint Community Schools athletic director Jamie Foster shows off the look of the new unified Flint sports teams—which will be called the Jaguars. Kids and Education

Flint schools sports teams are now the Jaguars

Marjory Raymer Monday, June 19, 2017
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 Raymer Wednesday, May 17, 2017
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 Hurand Wednesday, May 17, 2017
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 Bundy Tuesday, May 16, 2017
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 Schroeder Friday, May 12, 2017
Owner Mike Herriman took over the family business from his father and now is joined by two sons and one grandson. Neighborhoods

Building family, cars and community at Vern's

Makenzie Schroeder Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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