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In The News Flint Lake Park on Flint's northside was one of six locations that took part in the Flint River Stewardship Day Neighborhoods

Residents aim to "leave a legacy behind" at Flint Lake Park Cleanup

Xzavier SimonWednesday, May 11, 2022
In The News Sarvis Park neighborhood kids and residents cleaning up for Sarvis Park's Clean-up Day Neighborhoods

Sarvis Park comes alive for its annual community clean-up day

Xzavier SimonMonday, May 9, 2022
In The News Flint high school student Amina Smith gives her account of growing up in the current climate of her hometown. Arts and Culture

Flint through the eyes of a hopeful high school student

Amina SmithMonday, May 9, 2022
Feature Story Music artist Baybro, known for his “conversation rap” is pictured inside Soggy Bottom Bar in Flint. Arts and Culture

Life, music, and “conversation rap,” a brief intermission with music artist Baybro

Xzavier SimonThursday, May 5, 2022
In The News Sarvis Park, formerly known as Wassena Park, sits at 11.6 acres on Flint's Northside nestled between Clio Rd., Cooper Ave., Winona St., and West Myrtle Ave. Neighborhoods

On the Ground is coming to Sarvis Park

Xzavier SimonMonday, May 2, 2022
In The News The 220+ high school students, ages 14-19, will interview with perspectives businesses and non-profits for summer jobs at the Genesee Career Insititute. Kids and Education

Teens to interview for summer jobs through Summer Youth Initiative job fair

Flintside News BriefsFriday, April 29, 2022
In The News esha2 Community Development

Flint native to host annual Trauma Awareness Walk in downtown Flint

Qiana TownsFriday, April 22, 2022
Feature Story Flint native Jerrid Heidel is the owner of Blackstones Smokehouse in downtown Flint. Entrepreneurship

The touchpoints of success with Blackstones Smokehouse

Xzavier SimonThursday, April 21, 2022
Feature Story Flint native Tom Wyatt is the new Executive Director of the Neighborhood Engagement Hub, located at 3216 MLK Avenue in Flint, MI. Healthy Communities

A new director and direction for the Neighborhood Engagement Hub

Edna SabuccoFriday, April 15, 2022
Feature Story 24-year-old music artist, model, social media influencer, and founder of Keeping Tabs Media and app Jonathan McKay, inside Mott Community College’s Coffee Beanery. Arts and Culture

Alternative Innocence with 'Keeping Tabs' founder Jonathan McKay

Xzavier SimonThursday, April 7, 2022
Feature Story Legendary Flint basketball player Kelvin Torbert shares his life story in All In: The Kelvin Torbert story. Arts and Culture

Legendary Flint basketball player hopes his story teaches people how to go “All In”

Patrick HayesWednesday, April 6, 2022
In The News mayor Community Development

Mayor Neeley hosts statue unveiling for Flint's first Black mayor

Flintside News BriefsFriday, April 1, 2022
Feature Story Flint native Jonathan Blanchard is the founder of STEMLETICS, a program that teaches math through sports statistics. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas highlights three Flint entrepreneurs in second episode of storytelling series

Qiana TownsMonday, March 28, 2022
In The News A TeenQuest student participates in a mock interview as part of the job preparedness program operated by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Kids and Education

90 teens graduate from TeenQuest's first in-person graduation since 2020

Flintside News BriefsFriday, March 25, 2022
In The News GST Michigan Works! is a helping hand for anyone who makes the commitment to take part in its programs. Working not only with job seekers, but also employers to assure both parties obtain their perfect employment fit. Equity

CASES program inside Michigan Works! aims to provide financial literacy for Flint residents

Briana McNairWednesday, March 23, 2022
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