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Feature Story Kristin Graham, principal of Macatawa Bay Middle School, confers with a student. Healthy Communities

Successful suicide prevention protocol expands from Corewell hospitals to Western Michigan schools

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, March 29, 2024
Feature Story Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit. Kids and Education

PreK For All Roadmap takes a holistic approach to rolling out PreK For All

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMAWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story GEAR UP students from the International Academy of Flint and Flint Southwestern Classical Academy pose inside Central Michigan University's IAC with President Davies and Howard University Alternative Spring Break students on March 8, 2024. Higher Education

Flint GEAR UP students tour CMU, Howard University students return to Flint for community service

Xzavier SimonTuesday, March 19, 2024
In The News Consumers Energy is creating new work opportunities for Flint and Jackson residents with the launch of its new Workforce Development Program initiative Economic Development

Consumers Energy brings new Workforce Development Program to Flint and Jackson

Brianna NargisoMonday, March 18, 2024
In The News Karen Aldridge-Eason was recently elected to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's Board of Trustees and plans to assist the foundation in supporting and uplifting the city in more effective ways. Community Development

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation elects Karen Aldridge-Eason as new Board of Trustees member

Sarah SpohnWednesday, March 13, 2024
Feature Story Rogen poses for a picture at Garden of Dreams Preschool in Battle Creek. Kids and Education

PreK for All a good way to disrupt the preschool-to-prison pipeline

AISHREE DREPAULTuesday, March 12, 2024
Feature Story The ICGF hosted its grand 'Global Flint Initiative' event on March 5, 2024, hoping to ascertain the needs of the city's emerging international population. Economic Development

International Center of Greater Flint launches its 'Global Flint Initiative'

Xzavier SimonMonday, March 11, 2024
In The News On Sunday, March 17, Sisters Supporting Sisters will hold its 'Phenomenal Woman' celebration at the UAW Local 651 in Flint. Community Development

Sisters Supporting Sisters set to host 'Phenomenal Woman' celebration in Flint

Dezha Peterson Thursday, February 29, 2024
Feature Story Flint native Dr. Quani Burnett is the founder and CEO of Soft Rows, a “culturally-inclusive, high-performing hair care on a mission to prioritize, not tokenize, texture-rich hair.” Entrepreneurship

Meet the multi-hyphenate founder and CEO of Soft Rows, Dr. Quani Burnett

Xzavier SimonWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story Nontraditional developers are looking at bringing solutions to the missing middle. Community Development

What’s next for housing in Kent and Ottawa counties

Sarah SpohnTuesday, February 20, 2024
Feature Story kids1 Kids and Education

Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Apartments for individuals and couples help address the housing shortage but more housing is needed for families, as well. Neighborhoods

Housing a key element of "Michigan's Path to a Prosperous Future"

Sarah SpohnTuesday, January 23, 2024
In The News Dr. Omari Young recently joined the Community Foundation of Greater Flint's Board of Trustees to expand his engagement with the greater Flint community. Community Development

Dr. Omari Young joins Community Foundation of Greater Flint's Board of Trustees

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot. Kids and Education

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMAWednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story Enrollment for Genesee Intermediate School District's Great Start Readiness Program is currently open for preschool-age children in Genesee County. Kids and Education

Enrollment for Great Start Readiness Program is open for students in Genesee County

Sarah SpohnWednesday, January 10, 2024
Feature Story Hamilton Community Health Network and Center for Hope staff members pose for a group picture during the community-wide blanket donation delivery on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Healthy Communities

Center For Hope & Hamilton Community Health partner for community-wide blanket drive

Jenifer VelosoSaturday, December 30, 2023
Feature Story Flint residents Billie Dantzler, Jerimiah Whitehead, and Michell Thompson participated in Flintside’s Community Correspondent Journalism Workshop as a part of our 'On the Ground' story series. Neighborhoods

Meet Flintside's Ballenger Highway Community Correspondents

Xzavier SimonThursday, December 28, 2023
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