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In The News downtownflint Economic Development

$100,000 granted for the safe reopening of black businesses in north Flint

Alexandria BrownThursday, June 04, 2020
Feature Story Lynn remembered having come into contact with someone who had expressed having flu-like symptoms, which led Lynn to believe that she too had the flu. But as the days went on, Lynn recalls enduring extreme discomfort. Healthy Communities

Flint woman speaks on her 28-day fight with Covid-19

Alexandria BrownFriday, May 29, 2020
Feature Story In 2018 there were 2,440 recorded victims of domestic violence in Genesee County according to Michigan Incident Crime Reporting. Healthy Communities

Domestic violence resources offer relief for lives endangered by quarantine

Alexandria BrownWednesday, April 15, 2020
Feature Story Parent Ambassador Lydia Willis speaking about the importance of Early Childhood education. Kids and Education

Parent Ambassador program helps Flint families advocate from local classrooms to Lansing

Sara AlouhWednesday, March 04, 2020
Feature Story Jonathan Quarles holding his first place $10,000 win from November 2019's Pitch for $K event. Entrepreneurship

Post-competition win, SolAir still pushes ahead in the name of clean water

Cole WhartonWednesday, February 26, 2020
In The News Linda Bell embraces her longtime friend Nancy Jago (a deaf and blind community member) after her $10,000 win. Entrepreneurship

Bell Tech Communications takes $10,000 back to the lab in Pitch for $K competition

Alexandria BrownWednesday, February 19, 2020
In The News The series will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with a neighborhood leadership workshop that aims to teach participants about organizational structure, marketing strategies for recruiting new members, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Community Development

Neighborhood Engagement Hub educates residents through its annual Neighbors Changing Flint Workshop

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story Every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Flint Fresh brings a large offering of perishable goods that SBEV families and the greater public can purchase at a discounted price. Healthy Communities

Pilot program brings fresh produce directly to Flint's food desert

Alexandria BrownWednesday, February 12, 2020
In The News (Left to right) Mayor Sheldon Neeley, Executive Director of the SBVE Maryum Rasool, former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown, and SBVE Chairman Dr. Jawad Shah hold the $250,000 check dedicated to creating a new athletic space in Flint. Kids and Education

NFL gives $250,000 to Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village for new state-of-the-art football field

Santiago OchoaWednesday, January 29, 2020
Feature Story The #waterislife mural on the side of Gavin Brown’s Enterprise in New York. Arts and Culture

The sisterhood behind Flint’s bottled fence

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 22, 2020
Feature Story Boys and Girls Club members express themselves with paint in the Art Room during the summer of 2019. Community Development

How Ruth Mott Foundation grant funds go toward north Flint programs' 2020 vision

Ashley SchaferWednesday, January 22, 2020
Feature Story Park Place Hair Studio, LLC is a vehicle for the brand How the Clippers Saved My Life, which inspires and encourages young people in the Flint area. Kids and Education

Clippers help Flint youth navigate life lessons

Tanya TerryWednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Local groups like block clubs maintain vacant lots held by the Land Bank. Each group is responsible for maintaining at least 25 lots throughout the growing season. Neighborhoods

How beautification efforts bring generations together to improve Flint neighborhoods

Ashley SchaferWednesday, January 08, 2020
In The News Charles H. Winfrey is having an open call Wednesday, Dec. 18 to bring to life all 21 characters of his play. Slated for public viewing in February, "The Saints" is a life-inspired retelling of the St. John Street neighborhood. Arts and Culture

Last open call for The Saints: A remembrance of Flint’s legacy neighborhood

Xzavier SimonWednesday, December 18, 2019
Feature Story Louie Ray grew up on Flint’s north side, near Martin Luther King Avenue Boulevard and went to Flint Central High School. A few years later he started rapping at age 22. Arts and Culture

Rapper Louie Ray brings the realness of Flint to stages all over the Midwest

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 18, 2019
Feature Story La'Asia Johnson, 25, has steeped herself in all-natural skin care, educating customers about natural ingredients and the magic that can happen when you mix them all together. Entrepreneurship

How one Flint business owner is whipping up essential self-care

Ashley SchaferWednesday, December 18, 2019
In The News The room where the soon-to-open Community Water Lab sits empty. Plans for tearing down its eastern wall to allow resident a look into the lab’s inner work are being considered. Community Development

$300,000 raised for Flint Development Center water lab

Santiago OchoaWednesday, December 18, 2019
Feature Story Gabrieille Davis’ own musical pursuits have grown since founding Dream League — she’s also a DJ. Along with her background in the church, other genres and musical influences include Vulfpeck, The Internet, Arctic Monkeys, and Daft Punk. Kids and Education

How Flint's CEO disc jockey is inspiring the next generation of musicians

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 11, 2019
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