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In The News "Isn't she beautiful?" says Linn Aikens, who led efforts to cleanup Civic Park's Hidden Park — and thanks to some help, succeeded in a single summer. Community Development

Help pours in for woman cleaning up Flint's Hidden Park

Xandr BrownMonday, September 30, 2019
In The News South African delegates and UM-Flint professor Otrude Moyo visit Convoy of Hope Saturday as part of their study of Ubuntu in Flint. Community Development

South African academics visit Flint to see Ubuntu at work here

Xandr BrownWednesday, September 25, 2019
In The News A child tries on firefighter equipment during a previous UM-Flint Touch-a-Truck. Kids and Education

UM-Flint's annual Touch-A-Truck celebration to include helicopter landing

Xandr BrownWednesday, September 18, 2019
In The News Tara Stimson of Davison Twp. organizes bags of groceries at the Convoy of Hope event in 2017 Community Development

Convoy of Hope — a massive, faith-based humanitarian effort — returns to Flint for third year

Derrick Poe Jr.Wednesday, September 18, 2019
In The News LaTashia M. Perry is a Flint native and author of a series of children's books. Arts and Culture

Flint Festival of Writers to feature 'Hair Like Mine' author LaTashia M. Perry

Ashley SchaferTuesday, September 10, 2019
In The News An example of the merchandise that will be available at Reclaimed, a downtown Flint boutique benefitting Whaley Children's Center. Economic Development

Downtown Flint boutique Reclaimed to offer eclectic options — supporting Whaley Children's Center

Xandr BrownSaturday, September 7, 2019
In The News Ubuntu Village extends out in a 3-block radius from the Urban Renaissance Center offices at Joy Tabernacle Church Neighborhoods

See inside Ubuntu Village — Flint's unique community-building effort

Xandr BrownWednesday, August 28, 2019
In The News “True Blue-Neeli Raag” is an ode to India’s once dying indigo trade, its history, its craftsmen, and its resurgence. Arts and Culture

See documentary 'True Blue' and meet its director at special UM-Flint screening

Ashley SchaferWednesday, August 28, 2019
In The News Semaj Brown is the author of “Bleeding Fire! Tap the Eternal Spring of Regenerative Light: Conversations in Poetry and Prose.” Arts and Culture

Poet Semaj Brown to perform at new MW Gallery exhibit opening

Ashley SchaferWednesday, August 21, 2019
In The News Football coach Corey Hawkins, volunteer Rhina Griffel, and Rev. Phil Schmitter will be awarded the Riegle Community Service Award on Sept. 12, 2019. Volunteerism

Flint Jewish Federation to honor 3 for commitment to community

Ashley SchaferWednesday, August 21, 2019
In The News Members of the Flintside Journalism Fellowship for the Civic Park neighborhood include (left to right) Anna Mansfield, Derrick Poe, Cornelius Jones, Camelia Pano. Neighborhoods

Flintside launches journalism fellowship

Marjory RaymerWednesday, August 14, 2019
In The News MottCommunityCollege Kids and Education

Mott Community College lands $100,000 grant for Family Life Center

Ashley SchaferWednesday, August 14, 2019
In The News Volunteers gather on the playground equipment at Bassett Park for its grand opening July 27, 2019. Volunteerism

Another massive volunteer effort in Flint builds city's 12th new playground

Xandr BrownWednesday, August 14, 2019
In The News Bothered by the portrayal of her generation, Ashley Sanders launched "The Millennial Showcase" two months ago as a way to highlight young people's talent, achievement, and dedication and buck the millennial stereotypes.  Entrepreneurship

Flint millennial is teaching the world to see her generation differently

Xandr BrownWednesday, August 14, 2019
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