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In The News "Arts in Detention" is on display at Buckham Gallery through May 6. Arts and Culture

Art and Identity dance freely through “Arts and Detention”

Jake CarahMonday, April 30, 2018
In The News Motivational speaker Travis Thomas, and son of the Halo Burger Founder, returns to Flint for the GearUp for Success summit of 800 Genesee County students. Kids and Education

GearUp for Success reaches more than 800 Genesee County students

Marjory RaymerWednesday, April 4, 2018
In The News Flint's unique AmeriCorps program grew from about 25 in 2014 to nearly 200 now and drew the attention of national AmeriCorps Director Chester Spellman. Volunteerism

Impact of AmeriCorps program in Flint draws national attention

Jake CarahMonday, April 2, 2018
Feature Story Flint, MI - Tuesday, February 6, 2018: Junior barbers Cole Stomp, 19, from Davison, and Tony Atlas, 32, from Flint practice on mannequins at the Flint Institute of Barbering. Arts and Culture

Committed to the art of barbering—for more than 90 years

Tim GallowayFriday, March 2, 2018
Feature Story Flint SOUP founder Adrian Montague speaks with a patron at the Flint SOUP event in January 2018 at the Church of the Harvest International in Flint. Entrepreneurship

Living up to a family legacy through a commitment to local change

Bruce EdwardsFriday, March 2, 2018
In The News Claudnyse Holloman is the new director of the Weiss Child Advocacy Center. Kids and Education

Meet Claudnyse Holloman: Flint's advocate for children

Mary RempelFriday, March 2, 2018
Feature Story Isaiah Oliver talks through last-minute performance improvements with the Alpha Esquires just prior to the 2018 MLK Day Youth Tribute at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Community Development

Isaiah Oliver: Young, black, homegrown, and just getting startedPresident of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint brings new perspective

Marjory RaymerTuesday, February 13, 2018
In The News Flint and Genesee Literacy Network hosts a tutor training session in 2018, drawing 57 volunteers to be better educated on how to improve literacy. Volunteerism

First-of-its-kind tutor training to boost adult literacy in Flint area

Shelby CoxMonday, February 5, 2018
In The News Because of the popularity of last year's first Adventures in Winterland, the event is returning this year on Feb. 10, 2018 Healthy Communities

Free skating, lessons, showshoeing and more set for Adventures in Winterland

Bailey WrightFriday, February 2, 2018
In The News Flint Promise gives Flint high school students the opportunity to earn their associate's and bachelor's degrees at no cost. Diversity

In the News: Flint Promise Scholarships, Black History Month brunch, local State of the Union guest

Bailey WrightWednesday, January 31, 2018
In The News Porcha Clemons, 27, offers free dance classes for Flint children aged 5 to 19 two days a week. Healthy Communities

Stepping up to offer free dance classes to Flint youth

Shelby CoxWednesday, January 24, 2018
In The News Melinda Anderson serves as program director for New Beginnings Literacy Program. Kids and Education

On a crusade: Melinda Anderson serves as heart and soul of adult literacy program in north Flint

Mary RempelTuesday, January 23, 2018
In The News The new $5-million Contemporary Craft Wing is set to open April 21 at the Flint Institute of Arts. Arts and Culture

See inside the massive Flint Institute of Arts expansion

Shelby CoxTuesday, January 23, 2018
Feature Story Dallis Gatlin has served as executive director of Carriage Town Ministries for the better part of a decade. Community Development

Dallas Gatlin gives hope to the homeless at Carriage Town Ministries

Tim GallowayTuesday, January 16, 2018
In The News “With the skills that I've learned with the CNC (manufacturing equipment), I've got three companies who are really interested and ready to hire me on the spot once I finish the program,” says Steve Terry, a student in MCC's Workforce Development Prog Higher Education

MCC Workforce Development to train workers for new Lear plant in Flint

Bailey WrightMonday, January 15, 2018
In The News lear-corp-logo Economic Development

What you need to know if you want a job at the new Lear plant in Flint

Marjory RaymerMonday, January 15, 2018
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. Economic Development

MADE Institute: Building new beginnings after prison

Marjory RaymerWednesday, December 27, 2017
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