If you are 16-19 years old and a Flint resident Flint & Genesee Education & Talent could have a job for you. The organization aims to fill a variety of seasonal job openings, with work beginning as early as next week for some positions. Applications for these jobs are due immediately. There are nearly 40 […]
After a 38-year career in journalism that took her around the world, Kathy Jackson retired to her hometown of Flint and opened up the Healthy Dollar Store. After a decade in business and establishing a reputation in the city, she, like so many small business owners, had to close her store because of COVID-19. With no business […]
The Flint Public Library staff wants to usher patrons into a new era. But just as important to its agenda, the institution wants to spark thoughts in the community about possible careers. With the rapidly exploding computer tech industry’s swelling job landscape, the library’s leadership wants to help Flint get on the right pace. As […]
Alfred Bruce Bradley might find it fitting that the art of tap is performed using legs and feet. The founder of Tapology draws direct correlations between the movements of dancers and the paths symbolically walked by artists, musicians and the ancestors who have contributed to the legacy he is devoted to preserving in Flint. “We’ve […]
Fabric can tell fascinating stories. As a home to storytellers of all kinds, the Flint Public Library is welcoming the Flint African American Quilter’s Guild for its 29th African American Quilting Guild Exhibit Oct. 11-13. Held as part of the Greater Flint Arts Council’s annual “Flint Festival of Quilts,” the library’s showcase is one of […]
The Flint Public Library wants students to know reading is fundamental – and it’s OK to draw on the ground. Now that school’s back in session, chalkboards are all the rage for teachers, but what about those pupils who are so often tempted to use the coveted writing tool? From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Families who might have missed the mega-hit, superhero action film Black Panther will have an opportunity to view the movie free of charge at the Flint Public Library at 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 8. Crafts, light refreshments and giveaways will also be part of the fun at “Family Movie Day,” sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. All […]
There is no substitute for reading. It takes us to different lands, introduces us to new people, builds our vocabulary and helps us understand the world around us. While there are digital books, going to a library is still very important. They are the gateways to communities, offer story time for children, host book clubs, […]
Field trips to the Flint Cultural Center have opened up uncountable young minds in Flint and Genesee County. They gazed at the stars and dreamed of discovering far-off plants at the Longway Planetarium, discovered a love of art at the Flint Institute of Arts, learned about acting at the Flint Youth Theatre and dreamed of […]
Dominique Strong remembers growing up in a South Flint neighborhood where there were plenty of activities for youth. Living at the Howard Estates apartments across from Brennan Park, she and her friends frequented the Brennan Center, which held fun programs and events. But today the center is a seniors-only facility and the community has one […]