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 […]
It’s easier to prevent tragedies than respond to them. That’s the message from the City of Flint Fire Department, which is working in conjunction with the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, American Red Cross, International Association of Black Professional Firefighters (IABPFF) and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) to install thousands of free smoke and carbon monoxide […]
Flint will be aglow May 17 as diners gather in Buckham Alley for a locally sourced, four-course dinner prepared by Tony Vu, founder of MaMang Restaurant, and Therman Sisco, founder of Sisco’s Catering.The 6:30 p.m. dinner will include some chef favorites, including wings two ways (caramel brined in keffir lime leaves and spicy buffalo), cornbread […]