Arts and Culture

Kala Wilburn is the woman behind the creation of Vehicle City Fashion Week, set for its sixth run Nov. 14-18, 2017. Arts and Culture

Kala Wilburn: Meet the woman behind Vehicle City Fashion Week

Shelby Cox Saturday, October 14, 2017
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 Edwards Friday, October 06, 2017
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 Cotner Wednesday, October 04, 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
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
Soriano's Mexican Kitchen is owned by 25-year-old Erica Soriano—and operated by the whole Soriano family. Entrepreneurship

More than a restaurant, more than a name—Soriano's is family

Makenzie Schroeder Thursday, August 31, 2017
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 Keast Tuesday, August 29, 2017
A look at some of the art on display at Free City Art Festival. Arts and Culture

Graffiti artists unite in Flint neighborhood beautification effort

Shelby Cox Friday, August 25, 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
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Growth Mindset Summit returns to Flint today

Shelby Cox Thursday, August 24, 2017
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 Carah Wednesday, August 16, 2017
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 Carah Sunday, August 13, 2017
Ashley MacDermaid, aka, Ash Tray, races out of the pack past opponent blockers, becoming the lead jammer for the Flint City Derby Girls. The lead jammer can also end scoring against the opposing teams jammer during a two minute round. Arts and Culture

Meet the tough girls who roll with Flint City Derby

Jake Carah Thursday, July 27, 2017
Sydney McCarley, aka Slim Fast; Veronica VanCleve, aka Van Cleaver; and Grace Seymore, aka Graced Lightning, (left to right) get ready for the start of a jam. Arts and Culture

Watch the rough-and-tumble Flint City Derby Girls in action

Jake Carah Thursday, July 27, 2017
A series of free programs designed to combat summer learning loss are planned this week. Kids and Education

Remember what your kids learned in school? Make sure they do, tooSummer Learning Days highlights fun (and educational) events in Flint and Genesee County

Shelby Cox Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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 Hurand Friday, July 21, 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
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