Cotton candy, cappuccino and Gummiberry flavors are favorites among young vapers, many of whom hardly hit middle school before they become addicted to the popular juices available in vaping devices. Flavored e-cigarettes and vapes come in bright packaging, which often look eerily similar to kid-friendly snack packages. Flavors mask the harshness of tobacco, making it […]
The hospitality industry is thriving in Flint and Genesee County. Nearly a half-million hotel rooms were booked in Genesee County in 2017, which brought in more than $34 million, according to the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the countywide 5 percent hotel tax brought in more than $1.1 million in tax revenue […]
A celebration of culture will be held at Flint Farmers’ Market Sept. 13. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the community landmark at 300 East First St. will host the fourth annual Flint Hispanic Festival, featuring live entertainment, food, vendors, art and other activities. Musical and choreography performances will be provided by Los Hermanos Escamilla and El Ballet Folklórico […]
They chronicle our stories, showcase our ideals and aspirations and, in Flint, serve as a visible barometer of recovery efforts. That’s the power of the Flint Public Art Project, which completed 50 of its planned murals in time for Flint’s first-ever international mural festival, which will take place Oct. 7 through Oct. 12. The festival, […]
If you were a chair, what kind of chair would you be? For many, the question will evoke a memory of Barbara Walters’ trademark primetime interview special with the iconic actress Katharine Hepburn, who described herself as feeling strong, “like a tree” as she aged. Walters, of course, pressed the matter, asking Hepburn “what kind […]
America was once considered the textile industry’s “home address,” producing the majority of the world’s garments and employing hundreds of thousands of workers. Today, hardly any clothing comes with a Made in the USA tag, thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the decision of many companies to move their work to […]
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Flint by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial […]
When Dr. Elizabeth Jordan she got on the plane she had no idea her seatmate would help her change the lives of young children attending Educare Flint. The early childhood consultant for the Genesee Intermediate School District sat next to Dr. Christine Wallace, vice president for Kettering Global Campus. As they chatted, Jordan shared a […]
The City of Flint and its potential for development was on the discussion table in Detroit Sunday as talk show host Mark S. Lee and editors of TheHUB met with Metro Community Development CEO Brian Glowiak to discuss the more than $250 million in new investments and related small-business growth in the city. Glowiak was […]
Meal time in August will be a little easier to manage with the familiar appearance of the mobile food pantry at locations throughout Flint. Nutritious foods that can protect against lead absorbtion, including cabbage, cantaloupe, cucumbers, sweet corn, peppers and zucchini, will be provided to families on a first come, first served basis during specified […]