Flint is emerging as a city where great ideas come to life as entrepreneurs and large companies open new businesses, share their inspiration with others and add to the city’s growth. That’s helping change the perception of a city that has been challenged by the water crisis and the economic fallout caused by a shrinking […]
Lifting up neighbors, friends and visitors alike, the sounds of the Heritage & Harmony Festival are already drawing interest, attention and accolades on this, the first day of its 3-day run in Flint’s Historic Civic Park Neighborhood. Organizers feel that it is important to bring celebratory events like this back into Flint’s neighborhoods and are […]
Music, a marketplace and more are all a part of the inaugural Heritage & Harmony Festival, which kicks off Monday, July 2. The aim of the event is simple: To bring Flint residents together through music and fellowship in the heart of the historic Civic Park Neighborhood, which was among America’s first planned neighborhoods. The neighborhood […]
There will be six new playgrounds coming to Flint parks this summer and you can help by volunteering to help build them in one or all of the parks. The parks include: Clara Hilborn Park Cook Park Dewey Park Eldorado Vista Park Farnumwood Park Whaley Park Check out playground build dates here and register to volunteer here. Here’s the schedule: […]
It was the ultimate litmus test. On stage five men responded to rapid-fire questions from a largely women-dominated crowd attending “The Guy Code” at the Sloan Museum Saturday. The aim of the effort organized by Girlz Galore was to answer the age-old question: What are they thinking? If only women knew. “Although there always should […]
An answered prayer could become the city’s blessing. Artina Sadler, food system navigator for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, wasn’t sure how interested she was the first time she learned about the Culture of Health Leaders, a nationwide advocacy program. But she was curious enough about opportunities it might present that she shared a […]
Talk of change is becoming increasingly common among Flint residents. From front-lawn chats to community meetings, neighbors are inspired by the progress they see in the city and they’re often more motivated to contribute their time and energy toward greater success. An ongoing series promoting organizing and leadership skills is one of the latest opportunities […]
Summer sunshine will be a lot more enjoyable for park visitors in Flint this year. Dozens of children and families in six neighborhoods will enjoy new playgrounds, thanks to a $400,000 investment by the City of Flint, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Flint Kids Fund of the Foundation for Flint, Make an Impact Foundation, and […]
Many have already taken the first step. Other local residents who want to learn how they can impact their communities are welcome to attend the “Neighbors Changing Flint: The First Step Is Yours” training series, says Ashley Everhart, agency director of the Neighborhood Engagement Hub. Set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday March 28 at Asbury United […]
Kevin Schronce, a lead planner for the City of Flint, believes the city will allow growing facilities for medical marijuana. According to Schronce, the issue is scheduled to be discussed at the city council meeting tonight, March 12, where a presentation from the Michigan Municipal League will provide an estimate of the amount of revenue […]