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In The News Flint residents are still advised to use faucet filters, although city officials said lead service line replacement is nearing completion. Healthy Communities

EPA, city of Flint announce water system progress, job training partnership with Delta College

Patrick HayesMonday, December 7, 2020
Feature Story James Riley sits at his dining room table inside his home in Flint, Michigan. Healthy Communities

More people than ever in Flint and surrounding areas are in need of food

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, November 24, 2020
Feature Story According to the Polaris Project, 1 in 7 children reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children became victims of sexual trafficking. Healthy Communities

“I know I am worthy of love even though I was told differently before”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, November 17, 2020
In The News Caitlin Mazurek, 28, poll volunteer and election inspector hands a ballot to a voter at precinct 46 in Pierce Elementary. Volunteerism

Flint election volunteers expect record-setting voter turnout once all votes are counted

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, November 4, 2020
In The News A rendering of what Flint could look like if a portion of I-475 were eliminated. Economic Development

I-475 is a relic of systemic racism, and if there’s a way to get rid of it, Flint should

Patrick HayesWednesday, October 28, 2020
In The News More than 400 people marched through Flint in 2017 in support of Muslims in the community. Equity

Three years before he allegedly tried to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, William Null targeted Flint

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News Covid-19 testing protocol has been expanded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to include mild symptoms like fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities identifying needs of vulnerable residents

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 6, 2020
In The News Dr. Debra Furr-Holden is one of nine community members on a city of Flint task force to help give input from the community to law enforcement. Equity

How Michigan moved the needle on racial disparities in COVID

Debra Furr-HoldenMonday, October 5, 2020
Feature Story Tiara Willingham, 28, Flint resident, stated, “It’s not about black or white blood. We all bleed the same blood. We all need to get together.” Equity

“All we ask is to be treated equally and left alone”

Jenifer VelosoFriday, September 25, 2020
In The News Students at GVRC are continuing to receive arts programming virtually through Youth Arts: Unlocked. Kids and Education

Youth Arts: Unlocked finds creative ways to deliver virtual programs at GVRC

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 23, 2020
In The News Dr. Debra Furr-Holden is one of nine community members on a city of Flint task force to help give input from the community to law enforcement. Healthy Communities

MSU epidemiologist hopes task force builds bridge between community, law enforcement

Brianna NargisoTuesday, September 15, 2020
In The News Comma Bookstore and Social Hub owner Egypt Otis. Arts and Culture

“I want this to be a landmark”

Patrick HayesMonday, September 14, 2020
In The News New city of Flint Chief of Police Terence Green took office in September. Healthy Communities

"Good officers must have the courage to say what happened to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor was wrong"

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 8, 2020
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