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In The News Flint high school student Amina Smith gives her account of growing up in the current climate of her hometown. Arts and Culture

Flint through the eyes of a hopeful high school student

Amina SmithMonday, May 9, 2022
Partner Content Students at North Elementary School in Birch Run participate in an InPACT physical activity break. Healthy Communities

New program helps Michigan kids maximize physical activity in the classroom

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, May 5, 2022
In The News Students who attend Family Night at Durant Turri-Mott Elementary receive learning packets in what educator Debra Rinoldo-Hopkins describes as “make it, take it bags.” Kids and Education

Durant Turri Mott’s Family Night continues to be an asset to students and parents

Omoro CollinsFriday, April 29, 2022
Partner Content Jake Williams, Gleaners Community Food Bank nutrition education manager, and Bridget Brown, director for Gleaners' Food Secure Livingston program, at Shared Harvest Pantry in Howell. Healthy Communities

SNAP-Ed inspires healthy eating in Southeast Michigan food pantries

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, April 14, 2022
Partner Content An intergenerational Spanish class at the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Healthy Communities

Intergenerational programs bring younger and older Michiganders together to promote healthier aging

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, April 7, 2022
Partner Content Children in the Three Sisters Garden in Buckley. Healthy Communities

SNAP-Ed programs grow change in Michigan's northwestern rural communities

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, April 6, 2022
Feature Story Flint native LaTashia Carter-Perry is the founder and CEO of Kids Like Mine, and the author of the globally successful book, 'Hair Like Mine.' Arts and Culture

Family, motherhood, and the life of Kids Like Mine founder, LaTashia Carter-Perry

Xzavier SimonTuesday, March 29, 2022
In The News A TeenQuest student participates in a mock interview as part of the job preparedness program operated by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Kids and Education

90 teens graduate from TeenQuest's first in-person graduation since 2020

Flintside News BriefsFriday, March 25, 2022
Feature Story Through the Museums for All partnership, visitors can receive half-off admission with an EBT card and valid photo ID. Kids and Education

Local museums offer discounted admission as part of 'Museums for All' program

Sarah SpohnMonday, March 21, 2022
Partner Content Students at Flint's Brownell STEM Academy participate in MI Apple Crunch Day. Healthy Communities

Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, March 14, 2022
Partner Content Students participate in an Apple Crunch Fall Festival facilitated by Traverse City Area Public Schools. Healthy Communities

Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, March 10, 2022
In The News The Health Heritage Essay Contest invites students to write about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Kids and Education

The Health Heritage Essay Contest is now open to Genesee County students

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, February 23, 2022
Partner Content Mickenzy Crowder, Tiffany Jackson, Alexandria Rowe, Janiyah Sherrill, Faith Smith, and Xynese Frazier are among the student leaders helping implement Rec-Connect™ physical activity programming in Detroit schools. Healthy Communities

Rec-Connect™ empowers Detroit high school student leaders to foster physical activity among peers

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, February 23, 2022
Partner Content A student participates in a Pick a better snack™ session presented by the Battle Creek Family YMCA. Healthy Communities

Battle Creek Family YMCA changes palates one vegetable at a time

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, January 24, 2022
In The News vaccine Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network hosts ‘Family Vaccination Day'

Flintside News BriefsMonday, January 17, 2022
In The News Santa and volunteers hand out gifts to FCS principals in front of the Flint Institute of Arts. Kids and Education

Flint teachers receive additional resources from the Flint Classroom Support Fund, FIA, and FIM

Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Partner Content Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan host "Camp CEO" each September. Kids and Education

Camp CEO: Forging connections between industry leaders and Girl Scouts

MELINDA CLYNES Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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