Leadership isn’t something you’re born with – it is a series of skills that you learn from your family, mentors and community members. That lesson, along with many others, is what a group of Flint-area leaders hope to teach local youth in a special event. On Saturday, Feb. 22 the Mark Ingram Foundation along with […]
From her office at Metro Community Development, Emily Doerr and the staff of the nonprofit organization look at Flint’s housing and community development with optimistic yet realistic eyes, realizing that it will take years of hard word, investment and innovation to develop a strong home base from which Flint and its residents will grow. If […]
Newly released U.S. Census Bureau data shows Flint’s recovery is moving forward, and some residents say they are feeling that positive momentum around the city as meaningful markers of progress are improving the lives of those who work and play there. On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released new information about national income levels through […]
As Kettering University planned its Centennial events, organizers never lost sight of how the city of Flint, its residents and the community played a pivotal role in building an educational institution within its neighborhoods. That is why The Community Celebration, which takes place at historic Atwood Stadium on Saturday, became not only a celebration of […]
By Karen Dybis and Jackie Berg Flint’s restaurants, like the city itself, have their own unique flavor and vibe. Some have a saucy staff and menu options to match, while others are known for their sophisticated charm and cuisine. All are on display during Flint’s Restaurant Week, which puts Flint’s growing culinary scene on hyperdrive […]
Bicycling, once relegated as a kid’s method of transportation, has become a boon for cities such as Flint and Detroit, both working hard to attract young residents and families as well as develop efforts to build a growing local economy, health and wellness initiatives as well as community development, riders and bike experts agree. Riding […]
New investments in early childhood education and intervention is welcome news to educators, healthcare professionals and parents facing lingering challenges associated with Flint’s water crisis. Timing is everything and, particularly, for Flint’s youngest residents, it’s critical, according to health experts who report that children who have been exposed to high levels of lead may face […]
Adjusting to a new lifestyle can be difficult for anyone, but it is especially challenging for teenagers with Type 2 diabetes. When a doctor gives a diagnosis of diabetes, the first order of business is change. For teenagers, who often do not number among the healthiest eaters, changing daily eating habits can be a difficult […]
Comcast’s mission to help all of Michigan and the rest of the nation gain access to affordable Internet is celebrating yet another milestone, one that especially helps urban cities such as Flint and Detroit gain connection, boost neighborhood engagement and put people in communication with programs that improve their health and welfare. In July, Comcast […]
Celery, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes don’t often evoke emotion, but Mark Kattola says the Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program makes the fresh produce exciting. The president of Landmark Food Centers says the initiative, designed to encourage Bridge card holders to purchase more fresh produce, has been a boon for his two locations […]