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Maggie Guinther, 17, a volunteer from St. Martin Luther church, hands out meals to local residents

Neighborhoods

Franklin Avenue Mission works to cultivate feeling of ‘home’ on Flint’s eastside

Jenifer VelosoThursday, June 17, 2021

The GISD offers a vareity of free early childhood programs for Genesee County families.

Kids and Education

In early childhood programs, parental involvement is key

Patrick HayesThursday, June 17, 2021

Derrick Smith of Zoolander Creations organized a Flint Art and Craft Fair at Brush Park on June 12.

Arts and Culture

First event from Flint crowdfunding class comes to life, supports local artists and makers

Patrick HayesWednesday, June 16, 2021

Troy Huddleston, 12, receives his second COVID-19 vaccine from Gabi Mundt, a Uof M Flint nursing student, at the Berston Field House Vaccine Clinic.

Healthy Communities

High school students among people who received COVID-19 vaccines at Berston Field House this week

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 16, 2021

Justin R. Brown has made waves with his films and documentaries with his production company MopHead Artistics.

Arts and Culture

Flint Youth Film Festival director Justin R. Brown brings authenticity, passion to his films

Xzavier SimonTuesday, June 15, 2021

Flint's DeAndre Savage will make his professional debut in Mexico in July.

Arts and Culture

Flint native DeAndre Savage preparing for professional boxing debut

Patrick HayesSaturday, June 12, 2021

Layla Smith, 4, paints in a crafting area during a community event at Amos Park on June 5.

Neighborhoods

Collaboration between faith organizations builds goodwill on Flint’s eastside

Jenifer VelosoThursday, June 10, 2021

Ladel Lewis, second ward, and Allie Herkenroder, seventh ward, helped paint the floor at the Kearsley Park pavilion in May.

Volunteerism

Service, willingness to work across wards should be vital to whoever is on next City Council

Patrick HayesWednesday, June 9, 2021

Libby Bell, MSN, RN, and professor of nursing, has been a practicing critical care nurse for 38 years.

Healthy Communities

University of Michigan-Flint nursing students got to participate in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 9, 2021

Harlan David Fisher II is the instructor of “Importance of Managing Your Finances & Marketing Yourself."

Kids and Education

Flint playwright and author holds second annual Talent and Skill Development Camp/Workshop

Miriam BinghamTuesday, June 8, 2021

Youth ambassadors had the chance to present an action plan to city and regional leaders in May.

Kids and Education

Flint youth are pushing city leaders to have a plan for the community

Miriam BinghamMonday, June 7, 2021

Aaron Jackson (left) during a DJ Versus Battle at Blackstones Smokehouse.

Entrepreneurship

Flint natives bringing unique experiences to Flint with event planning company

Patrick HayesFriday, June 4, 2021

Jaszmane Sisco launched her business, Little Suga's, in 2020.

Entrepreneurship

Flint pastry chef hopes to spread her love for baking to others in the community

Patrick HayesThursday, June 3, 2021

There's a light oozing from Flint's most notable Black queer pop artist Furillostar as his music invokes the late 90s and early 00s signature pop sounds.

Arts and Culture

"I want to be the biggest gay pop star ever:" Get to know Flint’s Furillostar

Xzavier SimonThursday, June 3, 2021

Nicole and Jeremy Riley of Heart of Flint.

Neighborhoods

Group of ministries organizing community barbecue for eastside families this weekend

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 2, 2021

Healthy Communities

“Let's live every day to the best of our abilities”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 2, 2021

The Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village announced the Gus Macker is returning to Flint.

Arts and Culture

“The DNA of basketball is in our city:” Gus Macker returns to Flint

Patrick HayesSaturday, May 29, 2021

Flint Institute of Arts executive director John Henry standing in front of 'Paradise' in the FIA's Hurand Sculpture Courtyard.

Arts and Culture

Flint Institute of Arts unveils new, 1.5-ton outdoor sculpture ‘Paradise’

Patrick HayesFriday, May 28, 2021

Flint Community Schools Administration Building

A customer waits at the bar inside Luigi's restaurant.

Entrepreneurship

An eastside staple, Luigi’s continues to feel like ‘home’ for loyal patrons and staff

Jenifer VelosoThursday, May 27, 2021

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FCS Kindergarten Open Enrollment

March 25-September 30, 2021, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

ENROLL NOW!!! Flint Community Schools Kindergarten Open Enrollment. All scholars will receive a FREE “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom or Chicka Chicka 1 2 3” book! Accepting applications for Kindergarten Enrollment at All FCS Elementary Schools & Flint ...

Free Team Handball Clinics

Saturdays, noon-1 p.m.

Berston Fieldhouse

Flint City HC is offering Free Team Handball Clinics and Drop-In Games At Berston Fieldhouse Every Saturday from 12pm-1pm. For information, contact [email protected] or @FlintCityHC on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.

Flint Fury football vs. Tri-County

June 26, 2021, 7 p.m.

Hamady High School

The Flint Fury professional football team takes on the Tri-County Crusaders at 7 p.m. at Hamady High School on June 26. Tickets are $10 cash at the door, or $8 with CashApp or Venmo. Children 5 and younger are free. More information is available online at ...

Flint City Bucks soccer vs. Grand Rapids FC

June 26, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Atwood Stadium

The Flint City Bucks play Grand Rapids FC at 7:30 p.m. on June 26 at Atwood Stadium. Please visit www.flintcitybucks.com and the Bucks' social media sites for updated ticket and venue capacity information. The game will also be televised on CW 46.