Children can create memorable adventures without ever leaving the community. Through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” program, which offers participants free access to more than two-dozen venues and events, youth can enjoy affordable activity. “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” kicks off with “Explore Flint […]
On Thursday, May 30, the City of Flint will partner with residents, businesses, churches, and other stakeholders to adopt Pierson Road as a cleanup site. The goal is to clean and beautify this major street not just on that day, but throughout the year so that it: Is free of all trash and debris Features […]
This spring take a little time to walk through your neighborhood. Chances are you’ll see some homes that stand out and others that could with a little work like adding greenery, plants, flowers or others things that make your neighborhood more attractive. Yup, beautifying a neighborhood can make a huge difference. It will increase property […]
Flint will be cookin’ with class and sass next week when Flint Restaurant Week kicks off. The event offers the best culinary experiences the city has to offer – everything from fine dining cuisine in a casual atmosphere, to fresh-ingredient bar food will be showcased May 14-18. The fare includes historic hometown pizza, bistro cafes, […]
One sure sign of a city’s comeback is the absence of abandoned houses, trash, tall weeds and tires. That’s why Flint residents, stakeholders officials and employees often gather at countless community clean-ups throughout the spring. They know that getting rid of blight signals resurgence and serves as a crime deterrent.. It’s important work that just […]
The historic Capitol Theatre is a great example of how Flint is preserving its history and revitalizing its downtown. After a $32-million renovation it has emerged as the crown jewel of the performance arts and entertainment scene in the ongoing downtown revival. The richly detailed, ornate theatre reopened in December 2017. That work has been […]
Duane D. Hackney, who served as chief master sergeant in U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, will inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor on May 17. He is one of 12 of Michigan’s most distinguished military veterans who will be recognized at the first-ever Michigan Military Veterans Hall of Honor ceremony […]
Thinking and acting regionally is at the center of economic resurgence efforts throughout the country and, now, it’s a part of the mission of Flint and Genesee County Forward Together Steering Committee, who will be working in tandem to create a roadmap for regional prosperity. The 24-member group, which represents a unique partnership between the […]
Flint’s young people have many talents and skills and you can see some of them at the Flint Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 4. Students from the YouthQuest (YQ) afterschool program will set up shop in the outdoor pavilion at the Flint Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sell the products they […]
Flint Mayor Karen W. Weaver has been voted in as 2nd vice president of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA). “It truly is an honor to have been voted as 2nd vice president by fellow mayors from across this great nation. It says a lot about their confidence in my ability to lead,” says Weaver. “The […]