A shot of downtown Flint, Michigan.
A shot of downtown Flint, Michigan. Megan Speaks | Flintside
Murals line the Flint River in Riverbank Park
Murals line the Flint River in Riverbank Park Mike Naddeo
Jenifer Veloso | Flintside
Patrick Hayes | Flintside
Jenifer Veloso | Flintside
Patrick Hayes | Flintside
Krystal Cooke's Rx Kids mural on the east side of Flint.
Krystal Cooke's Rx Kids mural on the east side of Flint. Courtesy photo | MSU
Tia Scott | Flintside
A mural near Davison Road in the shadows of I-475.
A mural near Davison Road in the shadows of I-475. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

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Feature Story Lorna Parks, owner of House of Joy Childcare in Detroit, takes two of her children to visit the Keep Growing Detroit Garden. Healthy Communities

Through learning about healthy foods, both childcare providers and children grow

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Feature Story Lapeer County EMS Education Program Manager Luke Bowen leads a session of the new EMT training program. Healthy Communities

Free EMS education program helps ease EMT shortage in Lapeer County

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Feature Story A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery. Healthy Communities

Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

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In The News Multifaceted community leader Chia Morgan is set to host the 'Pouring into One AnotHer' empowerment event on Saturday, March 16, at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. Entrepreneurship

Chia Morgan gears up to host the 'Pouring into One AnotHer' empowerment event

Dezha PetersonWednesday, January 24, 2024
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Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

RYLEE BARNESDALE Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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New St. Clair County NAMI affiliate helps for people in Blue Water area

MONIQUE BEDFORDTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Dining area of a Northern Lakes CMHA group home. Healthy Communities

Adult foster care homes provide caring, community-based living

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Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

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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
Feature Story Melanie Brim, former president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Healthy Communities

How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, January 22, 2024
Feature Story Photos of Indigenous family food traditions submitted to the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan. Healthy Communities

Michigan's Indigenous children receive culturally sensitive nutrition education through new program

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, January 19, 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 During this year’s Santa Parade in downtown Croswell, Sanilac County Community Mental Health arranged complimentary activities as part of its outreach efforts. Healthy Communities

Mental health outreach reduces stigma and raises awareness of services

KAREN GENTRYWednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story Photographed on Jan. 6, 2024, St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church has been a beacon in the Flint community for many years. Neighborhoods

Serving God and community: A conversation with Pastor Kevin Thompson

Michell ThompsonTuesday, January 16, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and business owner Jade Marshaé poses brazenly inside her home on Dec 28, 2023. Neighborhoods

The FREEdom and Hidden Holistics of Jade Marshaé

Jerimiah WhiteheadMonday, January 15, 2024
Feature Story José Aste dice que su profundo amor por la familia, los amigos y el Peru, "Tantay" en quechua significa "unirse." Healthy Communities

Sostenibilidad y equidad son los nuevos ingredientes del éxito de un restaurante

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