Community Development

Feature Story Reggie Reed, who went to Beecher, is one of several local players trying to make the Flint United roster. Arts and Culture

Flint United is providing hope for local hoop dreamers

Patrick HayesWednesday, January 20, 2021
In The News Leon El-Alamin is the founder and executive director of MADE Institute. He uses his own life experiences to help clients build new lives for themselves after being released from prison. Equity

M.A.D.E. Men: Transforming the lives of returning citizens

Ladel LewisWednesday, January 20, 2021
Feature Story Two men, Benjamin Aurand and Phillip Walker III, make up the group PhZD, pronounced, Phazed—a name that symbolizes how in-phase and in sync they are with each other and the moon phases. Arts and Culture

Creating funky music, groovy vibes, and freedom with Flint music group PhZD

Xzavier SimonTuesday, January 19, 2021
In The News A health department nurse administers a vaccine to a patient during the drive through vaccine clinic at Northwestern. Healthy Communities

“When we take care of other people that brings the community together”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, January 19, 2021
In The News “I want things to be different. I want small kids and adults in this community to feel like they can call the police and know that the police are there to help them." - Estephanie Ward Equity

Task force member hopes to find more resources to provide education, fight poverty in Flint

Jenifer VelosoMonday, January 18, 2021
In The News Edith Prunty Spencer moved to Flint in 1948. Equity

Learn how the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has been serving Flint since the 1950s

Qiana TownsWednesday, January 13, 2021
In The News Local author Bob Campbell released his first book in November. Arts and Culture

“It continued to nag at me, the belief that I had a story worth telling”

Tia ScottTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story “Fear no evil” on his left tells the story of the artist being robbed and pistol-whipped in Flint—a moment that left a permanent scar. Arts and Culture

Flint artist Cam Howe talks sports dreams, reflects on the past & future goals

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 6, 2021
In The News Flint native Jonathan Quarles has a book coming out January 7, 2021. Entrepreneurship

“Everything that I do in life, it’s a representation of Flint”

Patrick HayesWednesday, January 6, 2021
In The News Flint Handmade volunteers made and donated more than 500 hats, scarves, and gloves at locations around the city in December. Arts and Culture

How local artisans helped keep people warm this winter

Patrick HayesTuesday, January 5, 2021
In The News “We’ve seen a lot of mental health and therapy services provided to dads, and they become more confident about their parenting, and becoming more involved in society." - Shon Hart Healthy Communities

Flint-based nonprofit hopes to equip fathers with parenting, life skills

Sarah SpohnMonday, January 4, 2021
In The News Brandon Corder has partnered with Redwood Steakhouse and Brewery to keep his popular Beats x Brunch event going during the pandemic. Entrepreneurship

Beats & Brunch reinvented with Redwood Steakhouse’s food truck and enclosed heated igloos

Tia ScottMonday, January 4, 2021
In The News RMC Mike (left) and Rio Da Yung OG are among rap acts from Flint growing in popularity. Arts and Culture

What to watch in 2021 in Flint? Start with the music.

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 30, 2020
In The News Sara Meikle volunteered for the first time at Holy Redeemer's outreach program for Christmas. Volunteerism

“Everybody’s idea of Christmas is different, but we make it work”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, December 22, 2020
In The News The Whaley Children's Center serves kids ages 5-17 who have suffered abuse and neglect. Kids and Education

Little Miss Flint, Community Foundation provide grant to Whaley Children’s Center

Patrick HayesFriday, December 18, 2020
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