Features

Ralph Arellano, 84, is a former Flint Northwestern teacher and community advocate serving on the city's policing task force.

Equity

Policing task force member has message to youth: "It's your time to take over"

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, October 27, 2020

A rendering of a redeveloped Georgia Manor Apartments.

Neighborhoods

Vacant Carriage Town apartment complex to get new life

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 27, 2020

Ace Gabbana and Jon Connor are on a mission to change music and give a new generation better options.

Spirituality, OutKast & MoonWater: The bizarre world of Ace Gabbana

Xzavier SimonMonday, October 26, 2020

Prince Talley, Flint native and founder of We Happy Beverages.

Entrepreneurship

"I wanted to bring something positive to Flint to combat against negativity"

Tia ScottMonday, October 26, 2020

“I can come back to Flint and tell stories, and let kids know that it’s possible.”

Arts and Culture

Jon Connor: Making new music, sharing knowledge, & building a legacy in Flint

Xzavier SimonFriday, October 23, 2020

Building partnerships to redevelop riverfronts in Flint and Detroit

Brian AllnuttThursday, October 22, 2020

Birtie Forster (left), Lily Holbrook (center) and Louise Sampson (right) walk out of Hasselbring Senior Center after spending part of the morning together socializing.

Neighborhoods

Hasselbring Senior Center continues to be a vital resource for Flint’s senior citizens

Santiago OchoaWednesday, October 21, 2020

The big view: Saving Holland's Mt. Pisgah for future visitors

Patrick DunnWednesday, October 21, 2020

Neighborhoods

A&G Market -- and its tacos -- have been a staple of north Flint neighborhood for generations

Ashley SchaferTuesday, October 20, 2020

Jada Wilburn showing off some of the lip gloss she created.

Entrepreneurship

Meet Jada, Flint’s 5-year-old lip gloss entrepreneur

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 20, 2020

Filmmaker and actress Jamie Burton-Oare says Flint is her "soul."

“My goal is to do what Spike Lee did for Brooklyn for Flint”

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 20, 2020

Volunteers work during a cleanup in the College Cultural Neighorhood over the summer.

Neighborhoods

Step Up Pick Up event the latest of many creative ways neighborhoods have been engaged this year

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 20, 2020

Flint native Jesse Davis teaches heels and Hip Hop classes in Flint and Detroit.

Arts and Culture

“I give you the tools, and you paint me the picture”

Xzavier SimonFriday, October 16, 2020

A salad bar in the cafeteria at 10 Cents a Meal grantee Boyne Falls Public School.

Michigan offers "10 Cents a Meal" for all schools to serve healthy, local food

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 15, 2020

Way up north: Preserving the majesty of Michigan’s Tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula

Patrick DunnThursday, October 15, 2020

Providing quality winter deer habitat in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Jeff BurtkaWednesday, October 14, 2020

Kayak Flint had a record-breaking number of people kayak the Flint River from their launch this summer.

Healthy Communities

Flint’s outdoor spaces provide valuable fitness -- and mental health -- outlets for residents

Patrick HayesWednesday, October 14, 2020

RMC Mike (left) and Rio Da Yung OG are among rap acts from Flint growing in popularity.

Arts and Culture

Flint Hip Hop is entering a new golden age

Jameson DraperTuesday, October 13, 2020

Kyona McGhee, Flint native and owner of Trademark My Stuff.

Entrepreneurship

"I couldn't think of a more deserving place that's given so much to me"

Tia ScottTuesday, October 13, 2020

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El Dia de los Muertos

October 31, 2020, 6-10 p.m.

Comma Bookstore and Social Hub

Comma Bookstore and Social Hub (132 Second Street) is hosting El Dia de los Muertos ("The Day of the Dead") in collaboration with the Latinx Technology and Community Center from 6-10 p.m. on October 31. The event will include candy and music from Techs-Mex ...

Bedrock Halloween

October 31, 2020, 4:30-7 p.m.

Bedrock Apparel

Bedrock Apparel is presenting "Bedrock Halloween" in partnership with several local businesses downtown Flint. Trick-or-treaters will be able to walk a one-way route and make several stops. Masks are required.

Trick-or-Treat at Flint Farmer's Market

October 31, 2020, 1-4 p.m.

Flint Farmer's Market

Bring the family to the market (300 E. First Street) for lunch and pick up your fall must haves at your favorite market vendors. Select vendors will be handing out treats to kids from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A map of participating vendors will be posted to the event page to ...

Trick-or-Treating at Flint Development Center

October 31, 2020, 4:30-6 p.m.

Flint Development Center

Flint Development Center (4121 Martin Luther King Avenue), in partnership with the city of Flint, is one of four Flint locations offering trick-or-treating on Halloween.