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Feature Story Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event. Kids and Education

Report highlights need for more and more equitable early childhood care and education

ASHLEY KINGTuesday, December 19, 2023
In The News The beloved holiday classic ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ comes to life on stage at the FIM Whiting Auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2023. Arts and Culture

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' brings holiday fun to FIM Whiting Auditorium

Sarah SpohnSunday, December 17, 2023
In The News Dr. Lawrence Reynolds shares his story of surviving through perseverance and triumph on Dec. 8, 2023. Healthy Communities

Community elders and Southwestern students share their stories for "Stories of Survivors" event

Xzavier SimonWednesday, December 13, 2023
Feature Story More local youth have an expanded opportunity for educational resources and mentorship thanks to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Higher Education

MCC receives grant from Mott Foundation for mentoring program pilot

Sarah SpohnWednesday, December 13, 2023
Feature Story Booksweet Blend coffee. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor bookstore collaborates with Flint coffee roaster on special coffee blend

RYLEE BARNSDALEWednesday, December 13, 2023
Feature Story Vacant lots on Empire Street that hopefully will be part of the Empire Corridor development. Community Development

Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor's Empire Corridor

KELSEY SANDERSTuesday, December 12, 2023
Feature Story Natalie Visser, an assistant supervisor for MOKA, left, and Tracy share a warm embrace during a life skills session on cooking at a MOKA site in Wyoming. Healthy Communities

Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan's adult foster care homes

RYLEE BARNSDALETuesday, December 12, 2023
In The News Flint native Hailee Clack of the FBC Initiative will host the second annual 'Flint to HBCU' forum at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library on Dec. 21 at 5 PM. Higher Education

Hailee Clack to host 2nd annual 'Flint to HBCU' forum at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

Brianna NargisoWednesday, December 6, 2023
In The News The Flint Center for Educational Excellence aims to bring newfound hope to the Flint education system through enriching programming and supportive services designated for Flint students. Kids and Education

Flint Center for Educational Excellence aims to provide quality after-school programming

Dezha PetersonThursday, November 30, 2023
In The News As part of Hamilton Community Health Network’s 'Roll Up Your Sleeve' campaign, the organization is providing access to influenza vaccinations free of charge. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network encourages Flint residents to get their flu shot

Briana McNairThursday, November 30, 2023
Feature Story Tony Vu, Flint's food entrepreneur and the progenitor of The Flint Social Club, is all smiles inside the new pop-up, The Kickback, on Nov. 14, 2023. Community Development

Connecting community through food and hospitality with Flint Social Club's Tony Vu

Xzavier SimonWednesday, November 29, 2023
Feature Story Music artist, songwriter, and model SixoneSixx poses inside The Antidote Studio on Nov. 7, 2023, as she gears up to drop her soon-to-be-released EP, So Far So Bad. Arts and Culture

In conversation with The Antidote Studio's premier artist, SixoneSixx

Xzavier SimonTuesday, November 28, 2023
Partner Content More than 40 well-wishers were on hand for the ribbon cutting. Equity

Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates grand opening of new Grand Rapids location

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, November 28, 2023
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