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In The News A flag football league for kids is taking place at Iroquois Park on the northside through the end of July. Kids and Education

Flint native, NFL employee bringing flag football to the city

Jonathan FifeSunday, July 18, 2021
Feature Story (Pictured left to right) Precious Manns, 14, Ericle Foster, 14, and Charity Manns, 15, discuss what is the definition of culture and what is Flint's culture. Kids and Education

Eastside program empowers youth by blending concepts of food, culture, and equity

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, July 14, 2021
Longform Brian Nicholson, MiCAL program director for Oakland County-based crisis services agency Common Ground, takes a call for the Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL). Healthy Communities

New mental health crisis line to roll out across Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, July 14, 2021
In The News Attendant Care Autism Services has open positions for people of several experience levels. Economic Development

Removing barriers is a key to helping people re-enter the job market

Patrick HayesTuesday, July 13, 2021
In The News Kim VanSlyke-Smith is the Director of Nursing for the Genesee County Health Department. Healthy Communities

Unique partnerships have been key to COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Genesee County

Jenifer VelosoMonday, July 12, 2021
Longform Eastern Market in Detroit. Healthy Communities

How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 8, 2021
In The News April LaGrone, a first-generation college student from Flint's northside, received a prestigious research internship at Stanford. Higher Education

Flint native is one of 10 college students nationwide selected for prestigious Stanford internship

Patrick HayesTuesday, July 6, 2021
Feature Story Un retrato de Evaristo y Amaya dentro de la casa de Evaristo. Neighborhoods

Los residentes de toda la vida han visto cambios masivos

Jenifer VelosoSunday, July 4, 2021
Longform Sarah Milanowski, marketing and communications specialist with LifeCircles PACE, accompanies a PACE participant. Healthy Communities

Little-known Michigan programs provide all-inclusive support for older adults to age at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 1, 2021
Feature Story Maggie Guinther, 17, a volunteer from St. Martin Luther church, hands out meals to local residents Neighborhoods

Franklin Avenue Mission works to cultivate feeling of ‘home’ on Flint’s eastside

Jenifer VelosoThursday, June 17, 2021
In The News The GISD offers a vareity of free early childhood programs for Genesee County families. Kids and Education

In early childhood programs, parental involvement is key

Patrick HayesThursday, June 17, 2021
In The News Troy Huddleston, 12, receives his second COVID-19 vaccine from Gabi Mundt, a Uof M Flint nursing student, at the Berston Field House Vaccine Clinic. Healthy Communities

High school students among people who received COVID-19 vaccines at Berston Field House this week

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 16, 2021
Longform AARP Michigan volunteer Howard Pizzo, AARP Michigan Communications Manager Mark Hornbeck, and AARP Michigan State Director Paula Cunningham on the Lansing River Trail. Healthy Communities

Michigan pursues "age-friendly everything" to support growing older adult population

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, June 14, 2021
In The News Flint's DeAndre Savage will make his professional debut in Mexico in July. Arts and Culture

Flint native DeAndre Savage preparing for professional boxing debut

Patrick HayesSaturday, June 12, 2021
Longform Plymouth-Canton Community Schools staffers prepare meals for pickup. Healthy Communities

COVID reshaped how Michigan schools provide meals. Will the changes stick?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 10, 2021
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