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In The News Flint's Civic Park neighborhood soon will be home to a 4-acre farm and orchard. Community Development

Large urban farm and orchard planned in north Flint

Xandr BrownWednesday, October 9, 2019
In The News 'Under the Radar' host Tom Daldin visits with Ruth Mott Foundation President Raquel Thueme at Applewood. Arts and Culture

'Under the Radar' television show features 3 Flint destinations

Ashley SchaferWednesday, August 28, 2019
In The News The rodeo returns to the 2019 Genesee County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24. Kids and Education

Genesee County Fair returns for 170th year with carnival rides, unique shows, and tons of animals

Ashley SchaferWednesday, August 14, 2019
In The News Shirlet Earnest Neighborhoods

A seed of hope: Shirlet Earnest builds community garden in Flint's Civic Park

Xandr BrownWednesday, June 19, 2019
In The News Applewood is open for the 2017 season 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays from May 4 through October 29. Parking, admission, and activities are always free. Arts and Culture

Flint's iconic Applewood estate gives unique view into local history

Ashley SchaferWednesday, April 10, 2019
Feature Story Rev. Dr. Tommy McDoniel has brought commercial farming operation, a cafe, and a health and wellness to the city of Flint. Neighborhoods

See inside Pastor Tommy's vision for a better Flint

Jake CarahWednesday, December 26, 2018
Feature Story Kettering University students are helping to use technology to reduce irrigation costs for the Asbury hoophouse. Higher Education

Kettering students engineer self-sustaining, water-purifying hoophouse

Jake CarahWednesday, December 26, 2018
Feature Story Koss_PandG_Portraits-2.jpg Healthy Communities

Mobile markets deliver healthy food and build community

Brian AllnuttSunday, December 2, 2018
Feature Story Forsythia bushes line the border of the estate near the bee hotel at the Applewood Estate. Arts and Culture

Spring is here: A photo gallery of blooms from Flint's iconic Applewood Estate

Tim GallowayWednesday, May 2, 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
In The News Behind the scenes of Floradora, another business operated by Meghan Hoffman helps give women new beginning. Entrepreneurship

It looks like a flower shop, but dig a little deeper: Floradora helps rebuild lives

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
Feature Story Married just five years, Mark and Meghan Hoffman just launched their fifth Flint business. Entrepreneurship

Building a business empire (and marriage) in Flint

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
In The News Even vandalized, this garden continues to nourish both the body and the soul. Neighborhoods

Hope and community grow from garden vandalism

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, July 12, 2017
In The News I-69-region Economic Development

$30,000 in prize money for small businesses, startups up for grabs

Makenzie SchroederWednesday, June 28, 2017
Feature Story Greg Gaines of Mr. Gaines Gardening Program PLUS is the first winner of the Ruth Mott Foundation Leadership Award. Kids and Education

Greg Gaines: A man on a missionSurprise windfall keeps man with a green thumb and firm hand doing God's work in Flint

Marjory RaymerFriday, June 16, 2017
In The News An example of a large farmer's pick box available for home delivery in Flint. Cost: $30. Healthy Communities

Only in Flint: Farm-to-front door, fresh food delivery for all

Marjory RaymerWednesday, May 17, 2017
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