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Feature Story Jake Saldaña and his son play inside of Sal's gym. Entrepreneurship

“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 3, 2021
Feature Story Proceeds from sales made by Ground Relief help fight human trafficking. Entrepreneurship

Flint’s coffee scene is always brewing something new

Sarah SpohnWednesday, January 27, 2021
Longform Carolyn Wilson administers the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Dr. Eric Kane at Beaumont Service Center in Southfield on Dec. 15, 2020. Healthy Communities

Michigan health care professionals work to assuage skepticism as they roll out COVID-19 vaccines

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 21, 2021
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
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
Longform Dr. Wassim Tarraf has carried out research on COVID-19's impact on people of color. Healthy Communities

Michigan grapples with COVID-19's disproportionate impact on people of color's mental health

Estelle SlootmakerSaturday, January 16, 2021
In The News Charlie Burt, Haley Orange, and Kyle Maddock of Flint City Hard Cider Co. Arts and Culture

A group of Flint minds got together and turned a parking lot into a Winter Wonderland

Patrick HayesWednesday, January 13, 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 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 Justin and Jeron's poke bowl delicacy comes in a variety of flavors and styles. Entrepreneurship

How Flint’s Poke Bowl has survived -- and got creative -- during the pandemic

Xzavier SimonTuesday, December 22, 2020
In The News Mario Booker is a minister and community activist who is a part of Flint's advisory task force to the Flint Police Department. Healthy Communities

Member of Flint’s police advisory task force wants to build trust, healing in the community

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, December 16, 2020
In The News Film Series Equity

Sixth Annual African American Film Series goes virtual this year

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 16, 2020
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