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Feature Story Lynn remembered having come into contact with someone who had expressed having flu-like symptoms, which led Lynn to believe that she too had the flu. But as the days went on, Lynn recalls enduring extreme discomfort. Healthy Communities

Flint woman speaks on her 28-day fight with Covid-19

Alexandria BrownFriday, May 29, 2020
In The News In a collaborative effort, Genesee Health System will be operating the Behavioral Health Emergency Center program supported by Hurley’s Emergency Department where they plan to address the needs of the entire community. Healthy Communities

$50,000 granted to Hurley Medical Center for laboratory supplies

Alexandria BrownTuesday, May 19, 2020
In The News downtownflint Economic Development

$262,500 granted to help black businesses reopen in Flint

Alexandria BrownThursday, May 14, 2020
In The News The gallery launched, Friday, May 8 with over 200 student art pieces with ceramic, photography, painting, animation, printmaking, and other artistic mediums, with Detroit-based artist Tylonn Sawyer serving as the juror of awards. Arts and Culture

UM-Flint launches virtual exhibit for student artists

Alexandria BrownWednesday, May 13, 2020
In The News Through Monday, June 27 Judge Marable will continue to accept applications for his Student of the Month program. This will be the 16th year that the Student of the Month program has been offered and given the circumstances, Marable thinks students ha Kids and Education

Flint judge continues Student of the Month program to celebrate students despite school closures

Alexandria BrownTuesday, May 12, 2020
In The News Students prepare for a food tasting. Kids and Education

Local organizations support virtual learning for Flint community schools

Alexandria BrownWednesday, May 06, 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

Are you eligible for a Covid-19 test? Here are local Covid-19 test sites that are offering

Alexandria BrownTuesday, May 05, 2020
Feature Story Cole Wharton is a Flintside contributor based in Holly. Healthy Communities

ESSAY: Watching ‘Rona through a kaleidoscope

Cole WhartonWednesday, April 08, 2020
In The News Videos must be less than two minutes long and uploaded to YouTube, where the number of views will determine the winner of the competition. Arts and Culture

Corona Creative Competition offers a $500 grand prize for top artistic video

Ashley SchaferTuesday, April 07, 2020
Feature Story Coming from a background in fashion design, Shay Oliver can’t help but infuse the face masks she makes with a bit of flair. Healthy Communities

Sewing for Safety: Flint’s Shay Oliver and friends craft homemade face masks for health workers

Santiago OchoaFriday, March 27, 2020
Feature Story The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that older people, health care providers, and those already experiencing mental health complications, are more sensitive to pandemic stressors. Healthy Communities

Q & A with Flint’s Canisha Bell: How mindfulness is a free tonic for pandemic stress

Alexandria BrownTuesday, March 24, 2020
In The News Nonprofits are known to rely on social events for fundraising, which can present obstacles with social distancing efforts taking priority for Covid-19 responses. Economic Development

Community Foundation announces relief fund for local nonprofits

Alexandria BrownWednesday, March 18, 2020
In The News With businesses closing their doors and the state encouraging social distancing due to COVID-19, it can be hard for them to maintain their clientele. Local businesses and entrepreneurs can be hit hardest by these mandates. Entrepreneurship

Free online workshop to help Flint entrepreneurs prepare for clientele hits from social distancing

Sara AlouhTuesday, March 17, 2020
In The News Deria Brown, owner of Glam Boutique, shopping for donations for her free-lunch initiative on Saturday, March 14. Kids and Education

Downtown business owner offering free-lunch initiative for Flint kids until April 3

Alexandria BrownMonday, March 16, 2020
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