SIPI Inc. seeks survey input from North Flint community
FLINT, Mich. — A local organization is inviting community members to help shape its future programming by participating in a workshop interest survey. SIPI Inc. is conducting the survey as part of its trust-based, collaborative approach to designing free workshops that reflect the real needs of the community. “We believe the strongest programming is built…
Behavioral health care, community support help seniors combat holiday loneliness
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. — When loneliness set in, David Rachar found support through Hamilton Community Health Network and a church community that helped him with food, furniture and connections so he didn’t have to…
City of Flint announces holiday office closures, waste collection delays
FLINT, Mich. — The City of Flint has announced its holiday schedule. Flint City Hall will be closed to the…
A blueprint for reducing gun violence by 2040, according to experts
Shootings have killed more than 800,000 people and injured over 2 million others in the United States since the start…
Warming shelters open in Flint amid freezing temperatures
FLINT, Mich. — As temperatures drop, warming centers in Flint will be open from December 2025 through March 2026 to provide overnight…
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Neeley touts Flint’s financial ‘turnaround’ in 6th State of the City address
FLINT, Mich. — During his State of the City address, Mayor Sheldon Neeley highlighted what he described as progress and resilience under his administration, emphasizing financial…
Land Bank to update Flint community on property demo intiatives
FLINT, Mich. — The Genesee County Land Bank will update the community on a multimillion-dollar effort to demolish thousands of…
Flint food box voucher program moves forward after early issues
FLINT, Mich. — Despite some early challenges, Flint’s food box voucher program is moving forward. The Food Bank of Eastern…
Mayor sets date for Flint’s 6th annual State of the City address
FLINT, Mich. — A date has been set for Flint’s annual State of the City address. This year’s event is…
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Education
$5.3M grant aims to revitalize former Flint Central High School campus
FLINT, Mich. — More than $5.3 million will support planning and development for the revitalization of the Flint Central High School campus. Funding for the project…
Flint university leaders to discuss rapid changes in education landscape
FLINT, Mich. — Communities First, Inc. is set to host local higher education leaders and residents for its next Community…
GISD program aims to spark entrepreneurship in Flint-area youth
FLINT, Mich. — An area school district aims to spark entrepreneurial thinking among high school students through an innovative course.…
UM-Flint to host symposium on civic life and democracy
FLINT, Mich. — The University of Michigan-Flint will host “Cracks in the Pavement,” a free community symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from…
Business News
GM’s Flint-area plants award $300K in community grants
FLINT, Mich. — General Motors’ Flint-area plants have awarded $300,000 in community grants to nine nonprofits across Genesee County as part of the company’s ongoing investment…
Insight Urgent Care expands access on Flint’s south side
FLINT, Mich. — When Insight opened its South Flint urgent care facility in September 2022, it filled a gap in…
Flint entrepreneur turns family recipes into business
FLINT, Mich. — At just 7 years old, Kayla Aguilar was stringing beads into bracelets at her mother’s bedside in…
Flint native opens holistic healing center downtown
FLINT, Mich. — When Hunter O’Connor opened Hive Holistic Center, her vision wasn’t just to start a business — it…
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Mental Health Matters is produced in partnership with local organizations focused on solutions for mental health issues that Flint and Genesee County residents are facing.
Health
GHS awards $220k in grants to support Flint-area food pantries
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich — Genesee Health System has awarded $220,000 in grants to 22 local food pantries to support hunger relief efforts across Genesee County. The…
Flint library sees surge in pantry use as shutdown continues
FLINT, Mich. — As the federal government shutdown stretches into its 36th day, its ripple effects are being felt across…
Flint-area food distribution locations for November
FLINT, Mich. — The ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted access to food assistance for families who rely on the…
Flint families face food insecurity as SNAP benefits are paused
FLINT, Mich. — The effects of the government shutdown on Capitol Hill are being felt right here at home, as…