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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 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
In The News Crystal Pepperdine, executive director of Flint Handmade, says: “Creativity is one of the things that make people, people.” Entrepreneurship

Flint Handmade stitches together a network of artist entrepreneurs

Bailey WrightThursday, August 24, 2017
In The News gearup2lead-logo Kids and Education

Growth Mindset Summit returns to Flint today

Shelby CoxThursday, August 24, 2017
Feature Story Volunteers helped a new playground open Tuesday at Hasselbring Senior Center. About 80 percent of the $150,000 funding comes from the Flint Child Health and Development Fund (often called FlintKids.org) and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Community Development

Because it takes a village: Flint's newest playground opens with help from 100 volunteers

Jake CarahWednesday, August 16, 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 Boutique on the Bricks is located at 635 S. Saginaw St. in downtown Flint. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Entrepreneurship

Fashions from bygone era return at Boutique on the Bricks

Jake CarahSunday, August 13, 2017
In The News North Flint Reinvestment Corp is looking to begin construction in 2018 on property across the street from Eagle’s Nest Academy on West Pierson Road. The other new grocery operated by Fresh Start CDC Inc. is eying North Saginaw and Hamilton streets as Economic Development

Why this grocery store initiative means so much to Flint

Jake CarahFriday, August 11, 2017
In The News Senegal Tuklor Williams sees the need for a grocery store closer to home. Neighborhoods

A neighbor's perspective: Flint grocery store initiative

Jake CarahFriday, August 11, 2017
In The News Diplomat1 Community Development

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

Marjory RaymerFriday, July 21, 2017
Feature Story Quintin Evans uses a mower borrowed from the Community Tool Shed to mow elderly neighbors' lawns. Neighborhoods

Giving us the tools: Flint's Community Tool Shed helping us finish any and all jobs

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, July 19, 2017
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Eyeing Flint expats, Flint Homecoming planned to show off investment opportunities

Marjory RaymerThursday, June 29, 2017
Feature Story Gianni Love, 19, of Flint Township, rehearses a step-dance routine with other members of the Alpha Esquires at the Mott Community College Workforce Center on North Saginaw Street in Flint earlier this month. Kids and Education

Giving young men in Flint mentors, making young men in Flint leaders—These are the Alpha Esquires

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, June 28, 2017
In The News A middle school student gets a hands-on education about screen printing through YouthQuest, an after-school and summer program that recently won a $100,000 competitive grant. Kids and Education

YouthQuest lands $100,000 grant to expand outreach to middle schoolers

Makenzie SchroederFriday, June 23, 2017
In The News Flint Community Schools athletic director Jamie Foster shows off the look of the new unified Flint sports teams—which will be called the Jaguars. Kids and Education

Flint schools sports teams are now the Jaguars

Marjory RaymerMonday, June 19, 2017
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