City of Flint reminds community of residential fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th
Flint, MI — City officials are reminding residents that Flint’s fireworks ordinance allows for the use of fireworks only on the day before, the day of, and the day after major holidays, and bans the use of fireworks between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. State law also permits fireworks from June 29 to July…
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Congressman Dan Kildee secures over $480k in funding for United Way of Genesee County
Flint, MI — Congressman Dan Kildee recently announced over $480,000 in federal funding for AmeriCorps to help United Way of Genesee County’s Flint Urban Safety and Health Corps program. The $489,542 in federal grants will support 24 AmeriCorps members who will collaborate with the Flint Urban Safety and Health Corps program. The program aims to support…
Congressman Dan Kildee pledges $2.3 million to Hamilton Community Health Network
Flint, MI — Congressman Dan Kildee recently announced new federal funding to help ensure mid-Michigan families have access to high-quality, affordable health care. The $5,970,434 in federal grants, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will allow Hamilton Community Health Network and Great Lakes Bay Health Centers to continue delivering comprehensive healthcare…
Nominations open for Flint & Genesee Group’s 40 Under 40
Flint, MI—Nominations are now open for the Flint and Genesee Group’s 40 Under 40 biannual awards program, celebrating the region’s brightest young talent. To be eligible, nominees must: Additionally, self-nominators must provide a letter of support from their president/CEO or direct supervisor, and self-employed individuals must provide either a letter of support from a professional…
Genesee Intermediate School District to host event for students with disabilities
Flint, MI — The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) Special Education team has announced the Second Annual “Signing Day” of the Project SEARCH® site for Genesee County, Mich. Through a partnership with Genesee County Parks, the “Signing Day” event will be held for GISD’s Special Education Transition Center students on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at…
City of Flint partners with local lawyers to educate residents on estate planning
Flint, MI — The City of Flint is partnering with the Mallory, VanDyne, and Scott (MVS) Bar Association to host a free informational presentation for residents on estate planning, wills, and end-of-life planning. The event will be held at the City of Flint Service Center on May 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. The service center…
Mott Middle College band wins Michigan Orchestra competition
Flint, MI — The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) recently announced students from its Mott Middle College Steel Band won the Michigan School Board and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Outstanding Small Ensemble Competition. The band earned an invite to Western Michigan University’s Dalton Recital Hall to perform at MSBOA’s Spring Honors Showcase Concert on Friday, May 10,…
County Land Bank Director speaks on $6 million condo development
Flint, MI — Genesee County Land Bank Authority Executive Director Michael Freeman recently announced an all-new Gatehouse Condominium housing development in the historic Carriage Town District. “I was talking to people directly or seeing people interviewed, and they’re talking about all the new housing in Flint which is being created that is serving the rental…
Flint Farmers’ Market celebrates 10 years at Downtown location with free event
Flint, MI — Flint Farmers’ Market will celebrate 10 years at its current location with a Night Market event. The event will take place on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be food, live music, a photo booth, free giveaways, games with prizes, face painting, and $10 or 10%…
FIM Flint Repertory Theater 2024-25 season underway with three upcoming plays
Flint, MI — FIM Flint Repertory Theater is closing its 2023-2024 season with its “Spring Awakening” production and starting its 2024-2025 theatrical season with a play titled “Godspell” and three additional productions. “Godspell” will start on September 27, 2024. “Spring Awakening” will be followed by 2024-25 productions: “Carrie: The Musical,” a re-imagined version of “Godspell,”…