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In The News Rayshawn Riley, 21, is a student at UM-Flint and a graduate of Hamady High School. As a 2017 Diplomat Fellow, he developed a program to increase community engagement among Flint youth. Higher Education

A neighbor's perspective: Rayshawn Riley on making a difference in Flint

Tuesday, October 3, 2017
In The News Nadia Alamah describes herself as a writer, wanderer and wearer of many hats. She gives artists a stage, creates opportunities for collaboration, and provides spaces for inspiration.  Arts and Culture

Nadia Alamah: Putting Flint arts in the spotlight

Jake CarahSaturday, September 23, 2017
Feature Story Flint schools head football coach Chris Wilson played in the NFL before returning to his hometown to coach. Kids and Education

Houston Field: A fresh start and new beginning for Flint sports

Jake CarahFriday, September 22, 2017
In The News Justin Wetenhall discovered and fell in love with Flint as a student. He moved to the city a month ago and calls his Grand Traverse Neighborhood home The Ivy. Neighborhoods

Why I chose Flint: A 24-year-old's perspective

Justin WetenhallMonday, September 11, 2017
In The News Jonathan Blanchard, a Flint native and Kettering University senior, has developed a unique children's program that focuses on their passion for basketball to teach them STEM skills. Kids and Education

Using sports to teach Flintstones science: Meet the 24-year-old behind STEMletics

Erin ConeyFriday, September 1, 2017
In The News A vendor with his impressive display at the 8th annual Flint Comix Con. Arts and Culture

Comic books and culture at Flint Comix Fall Fest

Andrew KeastTuesday, August 29, 2017
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Growth Mindset Summit returns to Flint today

Shelby CoxThursday, August 24, 2017
In The News The 2017 class of Diplomat Fellows pose with CEO Phil Hagerman. Community Development

What a difference a summer makes: Diplomat Fellows report on Flint experience

Makenzie SchroederMonday, August 14, 2017
In The News Food insecurity is a pervasive issue across the United States—one that has become an even more critical need in Flint in the wake of the water crisis.  Healthy Communities

Region's first food pharmacy opens at Hurley Medical Center

Jake CarahSaturday, August 5, 2017
Feature Story Hadlee Deines, 3, has her face painted at the 8th Annual Miracle Picnic at the Sloan Museum. She was treated for leukemia at Hurley Children's Hospital. Healthy Communities

Saving their lives and their childhoods: Miracle families celebrate unique Hurley program

Bruce EdwardsFriday, July 28, 2017
In The News Local agencies now are recruiting to fill more than 80 paid AmeriCorps positions in the Flint area. Community Development

AmeriCorps looks to hire 80 for Flint programs

Erin ConeyFriday, July 28, 2017
In The News The Flint Public Library is planning events for every Saturday this summer and other special program Kids and Education

Remember what your kids learned in school? Make sure they do, tooSummer Learning Days highlights fun (and educational) events in Flint and Genesee County

Shelby CoxTuesday, July 25, 2017
In The News The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan helps distribute the 1.2 million diapers to needy families. Shown here: A girl makes a donation during the annual Diaper Drive in May 2017. Healthy Communities

Flint Diaper Bank ranks No. 1 in Michigan (see what we did there)

Reyna HurandFriday, July 21, 2017
In The News Diplomat1 Community Development

Best and brightest young minds drawn to Flint for Diplomat Fellowship program

Marjory RaymerFriday, July 21, 2017
In The News This Gallery on the Go mural is an example of the type of creativity an ArtPlace grant would fund. Neighborhoods

ArtPlace America taps north Flint as finalist for elite $200,000 grant

Makenzie SchroederFriday, July 14, 2017
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