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In The News (Left to right) Mayor Sheldon Neeley, Executive Director of the SBVE Maryum Rasool, former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown, and SBVE Chairman Dr. Jawad Shah hold the $250,000 check dedicated to creating a new athletic space in Flint. Kids and Education

NFL gives $250,000 to Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village for new state-of-the-art football field

Santiago OchoaWednesday, January 29, 2020
Feature Story In the face of the city’s population decline, Flint leaders and businesses are coming together to make sure everyone is informed and gets counted. Community Development

Flint organizations work to ensure residents are counted in 2020 census

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 29, 2020
Feature Story Senior Angelina Marin smiles as she walks through a virtual rendition of the Great Wall of China. Kids and Education

Flint Southwestern Classical Academy students pioneer new makerspace

Santiago OchoaWednesday, January 22, 2020
In The News GCI welding student and Flushing High School senior, Luke Kenrick, practices his welding technique. Kids and Education

Genesee Career Institute to hold open house for January registration

Santiago OchoaWednesday, January 22, 2020
Feature Story Boys and Girls Club members express themselves with paint in the Art Room during the summer of 2019. Community Development

How Ruth Mott Foundation grant funds go toward north Flint programs' 2020 vision

Ashley SchaferWednesday, January 22, 2020
In The News The $2,500 grant will help Kettering reach more kids of all ages who want to explore their passion for STEM. Kids and Education

Kettering opens registration for STEM summer programs

Ashley SchaferWednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Park Place Hair Studio, LLC is a vehicle for the brand How the Clippers Saved My Life, which inspires and encourages young people in the Flint area. Kids and Education

Clippers help Flint youth navigate life lessons

Tanya TerryWednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Mott coach Steve Schmidt and assistant Kevin Tiggs watch a scrimmage during a Mott basketball practice in December. Arts and Culture

Flint native imparting global basketball knowledge to Mott players

Patrick HayesWednesday, January 8, 2020
In The News Charles H. Winfrey is having an open call Wednesday, Dec. 18 to bring to life all 21 characters of his play. Slated for public viewing in February, "The Saints" is a life-inspired retelling of the St. John Street neighborhood. Arts and Culture

Last open call for The Saints: A remembrance of Flint’s legacy neighborhood

Xzavier SimonWednesday, December 18, 2019
In The News Out of 4,500 ranked by the study, Kettering is 32nd in the nation above some well-known Ivy League institutions, underscoring the university’s centennial celebrations and cutting-edge programs Higher Education

Kettering University ranks 32nd nationally in return on investment, outranking some Ivy Leagues

Santiago OchoaWednesday, December 18, 2019
Feature Story Best Food Forward giveaway Oct. 29 at McMonagle Elementary. Community Development

How schools are closing out 2019 with holiday generosity

Xandr BrownWednesday, December 18, 2019
Feature Story Gabrieille Davis’ own musical pursuits have grown since founding Dream League — she’s also a DJ. Along with her background in the church, other genres and musical influences include Vulfpeck, The Internet, Arctic Monkeys, and Daft Punk. Kids and Education

How Flint's CEO DJ is inspiring the next generation of musicians

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 11, 2019
In The News The Fatima family is just one family that has participated in the bookshelf project as part of The Flint Club's literacy initiative "Books Change Lives." Community Development

Over $4,000 granted to local nonprofit to support literacy for Flint families

Ashley SchaferWednesday, December 11, 2019
In The News Over 500 people gathered together at The Urban Renaissance Center celebrated their 10 annual Holiday Walk on Tuesday evening, December 10. Neighborhoods

Civic Park celebrates annual tree-lighting ceremony, a symbol of resurrection and hope

Anna MansfieldWednesday, December 11, 2019
In The News Sally Shaheen-Joseph, a two-term Mott Community College trustee, was recognized among seven co-nominees in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Factory One, Volunteerism

Mott Community College trustee awarded 2019 Sybyl Award

Ashley SchaferWednesday, December 11, 2019
In The News TaWannaA2019 Healthy Communities

Free expo offers mental health advice, activities

Ashley SchaferWednesday, November 20, 2019
Feature Story kids in pilot school Kids and Education

New pilot program offered to Genesee County kids

Xandr BrownWednesday, November 20, 2019
In The News Whaley Sign Kids and Education

$100K helps let Whaley kids be kids

Ashley SchaferWednesday, November 20, 2019
In The News Genesee District Library Diversity

Genesee District Library announces Black History Month Brunch honorees

Ashley SchaferWednesday, November 20, 2019
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