Kids and Education

Feature Story According to the Polaris Project, 1 in 7 children reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children became victims of sexual trafficking. Healthy Communities

“I know I am worthy of love even though I was told differently before”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, November 17, 2020
In The News Lucas Perro's guitar case and amp, with Flint's Weather Ball in the background. Higher Education

UM-Flint Jazz Ensemble finds a creative way to showcase live music -- and Flint -- during pandemic

Patrick HayesMonday, November 09, 2020
In The News Flint native Tayler Wright-Williams published her first children's book at 10-years-old. Kids and Education

How a science project led to a Flint 10-year-old becoming a published author

Brianna NargisoMonday, November 09, 2020
In The News Carlos Conner (left) and Jason Trice of Bedrock Apparel. Neighborhoods

Photo Gallery: Halloween 2020 in Flint

Patrick HayesWednesday, November 04, 2020
In The News Jada Wilburn showing off some of the lip gloss she created. Entrepreneurship

Meet Jada, Flint’s 5-year-old lip gloss entrepreneur

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 20, 2020
In The News A new community lab was opened at the Flint Development Center in October. Healthy Communities

New Flint lab aimed at rebuilding community trust in water

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 13, 2020
Feature Story A BHNA volunteer sorts the bags that will soon hold everything from candy to notebooks. Neighborhoods

BHNA’s ‘Champions of Excellence’ brings fanfare to special education students across the city

Santiago OchoaTuesday, October 06, 2020
In The News Dr. Debra Furr-Holden is one of nine community members on a city of Flint task force to help give input from the community to law enforcement. Equity

How Michigan moved the needle on racial disparities in COVID

Reader SubmissionMonday, October 05, 2020
Feature Story Janae Felton watches attentively as Brownell kindergarten teacher Deanna Maher shows her a flashcard during sidewalk school. Neighborhoods

Teachers and parents are coming together to give their kids the best of both worlds

Santiago OchoaWednesday, September 30, 2020
In The News New Crim Fitness Foundation CEO Lauren Holaly-Zembo moved into the role on September 1. Healthy Communities

“We want to be a model for the rest of the nation”

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 30, 2020
In The News TK Thomas, a student at Flint Southwestern, is creating an app to help kids battling mental health issues. Kids and Education

Flint student creating app aimed at fighting depression and anxiety

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 29, 2020
In The News Students at GVRC are continuing to receive arts programming virtually through Youth Arts: Unlocked. Kids and Education

Youth Arts: Unlocked finds creative ways to deliver virtual programs at GVRC

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Kyle Kuzma working with young basketball players during his 2019 camp at Powers Catholic High School. Arts and Culture

Basketball has saved my son’s mental health during the pandemic

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 22, 2020
In The News A Flint Police Officer's story inspired Ann-Marie Blaney to raise money to provide basketballs to Flint kids. Healthy Communities

Story from Flint Police Officer inspires basketball donation drive

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story Edible Flint's Educational Farm is located near 12th and Beach streets in Flint. Healthy Communities

Farm in the heart of a Flint neighborhood providing produce, knowledge

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 16, 2020
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