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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 GearUp Academy now is located in the Dryden Building but is looking to relocate to the Ferris Wheel Building. It launched a Patronicity campaign to help fund the move. Kids and Education

New alternative high school looks to expand in downtown Flint

Makenzie SchroederThursday, June 8, 2017
In The News Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone works to make it easier for people to live more active lives by ensuring the community is formed around the idea of making activity accessible, safe, and easy. Healthy Communities

Some SAGE advice on how to create a healthier community

Jake CarahThursday, June 1, 2017
In The News Flint attorney Dean Yeotis opened Totem Books about a year and a half ago into a vacant former liquor store—tranforming it into a new home for weathered arts and symbol of neighborhood investment. Entrepreneurship

Totem Books in Flint—an independent bookstore where paper and vinyl classics thrive

Reyna HurandTuesday, May 30, 2017
In The News Blueberry Founder Phil Shaltz surrounded by celebrating ambassadors during the annual awards ceremony May, 19, 2017. Kids and Education

A little way to make a difference now adds up to 3,000 Blueberry Ambassadors

Makenzie SchroederFriday, May 19, 2017
In The News Marcus Bieth started as an employee when Flint City T-shirts opened in 2003 and worked his way up to co-owner three years ago. Entrepreneurship

From sweeping floors to co-owner, Marcus Bieth builds a business and his city

Allie PowersWednesday, May 17, 2017
In The News Smiles, handshakes and high fives greet students once a month at both Northwestern and Southwestern. Kids and Education

The 'remarkable' way volunteers support Flint high school students

Jiquanda JohnsonTuesday, May 9, 2017
Feature Story 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

Peek into Flint's past (and C.S. Mott's closet)Applewood tours offer behind-the-scenes look into the home of Flint's most famous family

Marjory RaymerMonday, May 1, 2017
In The News Ian Wickham, 15, works on Big Mo team 314's robot. Technology and Innovation

The rise of the robotsA dad's perspective on robots and our fear of new technology

Tom WickhamWednesday, April 19, 2017
In The News More than 1,000 works from Genesee County children will be on display this week. Kids and Education

Pop-up exhibit features young Genesee County artists

Monday, April 17, 2017
Feature Story Carma Lewis brings personality, joy and deep commitment to her work at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub on Martin Luther King Avenue in Flint. Neighborhoods

Bringing good Carma to FlintBridging resources and residents, Carma Lewis becomes central force in water crisis response

Bruce EdwardsMonday, April 10, 2017
Feature Story Parker Oosterhof, 12, (left); Lydia Minzey, 12; and Alex Wickham, 13, (right) work to program a robot for competition. The students are members of the Carman-Ainsworth Middle School robotics team traveling to Louisville, Kentucky for the world roboti Kids and Education

Genesee County: Home to some of world's best robot builders ... and they are teens (and younger)Everyone knows our tradition for excellence in sports—Time to add robotics to the list.

Marjory RaymerTuesday, April 4, 2017
In The News ZontaClubofFlintlogo Community Development

7 women heroes from Flint and Genesee CountyTake a look at the newest inductees into Genesee Women's Hall of Fame

Jiquanda JohnsonFriday, March 24, 2017
Feature Story Charles Winfrey, executive director of the 'New' McCree Theatre, sits on the set of "Detroit '67" Arts and Culture

A theatre like none other: 'New' McCree Theatre brings art, opportunity to Flint's northside

Marjory RaymerThursday, March 16, 2017
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