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Feature Story GEAR UP staff and students taking in the sights, doing a bit of shopping, and preparing to take the climb to the Mackinac Island Fort on June 28, 2024. Kids and Education

CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour

Xzavier SimonWednesday, July 17, 2024
Feature Story Mrs. Brenda Anderson discusses her community work in the Sarvis Park neighborhood, her nonprofit organization, and her mission to combat human trafficking.  Neighborhoods

Flint's superwoman, Mrs. Brenda Anderson, talks human trafficking and Motivated by Faith Inc.

Jerimiah WhiteheadTuesday, June 11, 2024
In The News locks Neighborhoods

Free gun locks will be available this Friday for Flint residents at City of Flint Service Center

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, June 5, 2024
In The News babyparade Healthy Communities

Rx Kids to host 'Baby Parade' celebrating Flint children

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, June 5, 2024
Feature Story Lunchtime at Oehrli Elementary School in Montague, Mich. Healthy Communities

Michigan's free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, May 30, 2024
Feature Story Vision and hearing screenings are vital to children’s health, academics, and social success. Healthy Communities

More state funding needed for children’s hearing and vision screening

MONIQUE BEDFORD Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Feature Story Approximately 80,000 children 8 and under live in Detroit. More than 60% of those 5 and under live in poverty. Kids and Education

Hope Starts Here puts Detroit's young children first

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, May 14, 2024
Feature Story The Flint & Genesee Literacy Network recently held its first-ever Youth Storytelling Contest to encourage storytelling, creativity, and expression amongst Pre-K through 12th-grade students. Kids and Education

Flint & Genesee Literacy Network announces winners of Youth Storytelling Contest

Sarah SpohnTuesday, April 30, 2024
Feature Story A group of Flint Southwestern juniors and seniors recently visited Wayne State University and Hurley Medical Center to learn about various career paths. Kids and Education

Flint Southwestern students explore career pathways at Wayne State and Hurley Medical Center

Xzavier SimonWednesday, April 24, 2024
Feature Story Danielle Atkinson. Kids and Education

Mothering Justice "Mamas' Agenda" addresses childcare and early childhood education

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, April 18, 2024
In The News An exciting rodeo competition is heading to the Genesee County Fairgrounds on June 7 and 8, 2024. Arts and Culture

Family-friendly rodeo featuring top Black rodeo athletes comes to Flint area in June

Tia ScottWednesday, April 17, 2024
Feature Story Family choice in child care is at the core of the new program. Kids and Education

Tri-Share makes quality child care more affordable for working parents

JAISHREE DREPAULTuesday, April 2, 2024
Feature Story Kristin Graham, principal of Macatawa Bay Middle School, confers with a student. Healthy Communities

Successful suicide prevention protocol expands from Corewell hospitals to Western Michigan schools

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, March 29, 2024
Feature Story Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit. Kids and Education

PreK For All Roadmap takes a holistic approach to rolling out PreK For All

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMAWednesday, March 27, 2024
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