The former Michigan Bucks, regarded as the most successful franchise in the former Premier Development League’s history, will compete as the Flint City Bucks this year. A name-change announcement for the soccer club that will call downtown Flint’s Atwood Stadium their home field was held at Ferris Wheel Jan. 30. More than 1,000 online entries […]
Flint is one of 13 locations across the nation being recognized as a community that welcomes immigrants and embraces diversity. The New American Economy and Welcoming America this week announced that the city has received the Gateways for Growth award as part of a competitive program to win technical assistance, supportive research and grants to […]
Superheroes don’t always fly, but they can still do a lot when it comes to helping others. In the case of Regie, the broccoli-shaped crusader for nutrition, a special mission is to encourage young children to eat healthier so they can feel healthier. Through an ongoing program of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s Flint […]
A $1.4 million building development is expected to generate new retail activity downtown. The former Perry drugstore site at South Saginaw and Second streets will house four new businesses, following renovations to the 9,000-square-foot structure, due for completion in March. Additional shops, totaling six and generating about 15 full-time jobs, are part of the vision […]
His name’s Wale and he “came to get it.” Chart-topping, go-go-inspired artist Wale, whose collaborations with the likes of Lady Gaga and Miguel have propelled him to popularity during 10 years on the music scene, is scheduled to take the stage in Flint. The live concert, set for 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Capitol […]
It’s been a busy year for one of Flint’s littlest activists, and she’s not finished working to help her neighbors around the city in 2018. Amariyanna “Mari” Copeny, 11, is asking the public for help in a last push toward her $25,000 goal in a GoFundMe campaign to buy Christmas gifts for local children. The […]
If Flint truly becomes a place of inclusion it won’t happen by accident. City officials say an ongoing master plan and various initiatives underway are strategically designed to create affordable neighborhoods that attract people of diverse backgrounds to the hub of Genesee County. The “Aspire to Transform” forum, held recently at University of Michigan-Flint, brought […]
Frances Bradley-Vilier uses art to turn pain into possibility. As a painter who also designs apparel and accessories, she’s inspired by her own life’s challenges to create symbols of strength for women. Having developed and promoted a line of t-shirts, tote bags, backpacks and other items, she plans to expand her online business and launch […]
For those who love their city like Sean Croudy does, it’s more than just a game. As Flint’s Citywide Basketball League prepares to launch its first season since returning to the community after more than a decade, Croudy and other youth advocates say the program is a local institution. About 300 elementary through high school-aged […]
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 […]