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Feature Story Community Action House's Food Club and Opportunity Hub. Healthy Communities

Michigan's nonprofit food clubs offer healthy foods at low costs to combat food insecurity

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, August 4, 2023
In The News The ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new Fire Training Center at Genesee Career Institute happens on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. Community Development

New Fire Training Center unveiled at Genesee Career Institute

Sarah SpohnTuesday, August 1, 2023
Feature Story The 41st Annual Flint Jazz Festival happens from July 28 to the 30th at the Flint Riverbank Park in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

Flint celebrates its vibrant jazz culture for the 41st Annual Flint Jazz Festival

Xzavier SimonWednesday, July 26, 2023
Feature Story Actors Carol Sizer and Bill Klein rehearse "Memory of a Dance," a play about dementia commissioned by the Southwest Michigan-based Region IV Area Agency on Aging to spread community awareness of the experiences of people living with dementia. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Building more dementia-friendly communities

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 26, 2023
Feature Story The Flint Fresh Food Hub and Mobile Market encourage healthy eating by making local farm fresh produce more accessible to Flint residents. Healthy Communities

Flint Fresh Food Hub connects residents to farmers and fresh, locally-grown produce

Jarielle Tasha NettlesMonday, July 24, 2023
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‘Tis the season at Flint Farmers’ Market ‘Christmas in July’ event

Flintside News BriefsMonday, July 24, 2023
In The News The fourth annual Porch Fest in Carriage Town happens on Friday, July 21, 2023. The free community festival will have food, yard games, street art, bounce houses, and live music performances. Arts and Culture

The fourth annual Porch Fest in Carriage Town is underway

Jarielle Tasha NettlesThursday, July 20, 2023
Feature Story Emmy award-winning filmmakers and Flint Youth Film Festival leaders Justin R. Brown and Alexandria Douglas inside the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library on July 11, 2023. Arts and Culture

Inspiring the next generation of filmmakers with the 8th Annual Flint Youth Film Festival

Xzavier SimonTuesday, July 18, 2023
Feature Story Flint natives Furillostar and Brelia Renee recently teamed up to form the new pop-R&B duo, BFF. Arts and Culture

The gratitude and new attitude of Flint's rising pop-R&B duo, BFF

Xzavier SimonTuesday, July 11, 2023
Feature Story Hundreds of people gather in downtown Flint's Buckham Alley for Alley Fest, an annual event hosted by nonprofit Friends of the Alley featuring live music, food, and vendors, on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Alley Fest 2023 in Flint's Buckham Alley

Katy KildeeMonday, July 10, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Sheena Harrison is the owner of Drinks of Essence and Fruits of Elegance. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas' client storytelling series puts the spotlight on three Flint entrepreneurs

Sarah SpohnThursday, July 6, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Lottie Ferguson is the new Vice President of Development and Donor Services of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Community Development

Lottie Ferguson is ready for new role at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint

Sarah SpohnThursday, June 29, 2023
Feature Story Students run a farm stand as part of Partridge Creek Farm's farm to school program in Ishpeming. Healthy Communities

Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, June 29, 2023
In The News Flint Local 432 is set to host 'Local Fest' on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The all-day festival aims to celebrate all things Flint with food, fun, and music performances by local artists. Arts and Culture

'Local Fest' celebrates all things Flint with food, music, and fun this weekend

Megan SpeaksFriday, June 23, 2023
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