The University of Michigan-Flint is positively impacting literacy in the Flint area today, Tuesday, February 9, 2016. UM-Flint hosted the 7th Annual Christopher Paul Curtis Writing Adventure in the UM-Flint Theatre, with one performance from 9:30am to 10:30am and another performance from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.   Christopher Paul Curtis is a UM-Flint alumnus and Flint

Financial Plus Credit Union has donated $2,500 to the United Way of Genesee County to help the Flint City Water Crisis. The funds that were donated will help purchase water filters, bottled water, emergency support services and prevention efforts for Flint City residents. The check was presented on Tuesday, February 2nd at Financial Plus’s main

The Local Grocer, a Michigan-made specialty grocery store, celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 o’clock this morning. Located at 601 Martin Luther King Avenue, it has expanded into the former Witherbee’s Market, thanks to their Kickstarter Goal. In just 25 days, many local individuals, businesses, and organizations

Some new and exciting things are happening in Southern Genesee County, especially for outdoor enthusiasts! A group of citizens formed the LAFF (Linden, Argentine, Fenton and Lake Fenton) Pathways Coalition and are working to make their vision of the development, funding and construction of non-motorized trails and pathways to connect their communities, a reality. The

Poetry & Spoken Word Featuring Jessica Care Moore UM-Flint, University Center February 1, 2016 Global Issues Film Festival UM-Flint, University Center February 2, 2016   Lunch & Lecture with Dr. Rita Kiki Edozie UM-Flint Northbank Center, Park Place Room RSVP Required February 3, 2016   African Film Night with African Student Association & Black Student

  There’s a new police dog in town, according to Sergeant Esther Campbell of the City of Flint Police Department. Sgt. Campbell is in charge of the department’s K-9 units and is also a former dog handler. My City Magazine had the opportunity meet her and the newest K-9 Unit – Officer Andy Grocholski and

Every year in February, the Genesee District Library hosts the Black History Month Brunch, an annual community event that recognizes people who make a positive impact in Genesee County. It started out small and has grown to be a large community celebration, according to Eileen Button, GDL Community Relations Manager. The 15th Annual Black History

On January 8, the Humane Society of Genesee County celebrated a milestone – its 90-year anniversary! The occasion was marked with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Burton Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by the essentials for any party: punch and cake. “Without the dedication of our staff and volunteers, the Humane Society wouldn’t be what

The concept for Black Classical Origins began 13 years ago when Richard King accepted a challenge from Dallas Dort, who was then chairman of the Flint Institute of Music, to think of more effective ways for the Flint Symphony Orchestra to reach out to Flint’s black middle class residents. Lennetta Coney soon joined the steering

For Craig Williams, Director of Bishop International Airport, 2015 was a busy year. He was appointed to the position in August 2014 by the Bishop International Airport Authority Board in a unanimous vote. Craig replaced long-time director Jim Rice, who retired after many years of service. “The first year went by so fast!” he exclaims.

The Flint River Watershed Coalition’s 2016 Voice of the River Annual Celebration was held on Thursday January 28 at Sloan Museum. The fundraiser included hors d’ oeuvres, a raffle and silent auction, as well as a priority viewing of Sloan Museum’s newest exhibit “Water’s Extreme Journey.” Tom Jones of the Genesee Country Drain Commission received

  The Flint Water Coalition is an organization that represents individuals, businesses, community organizations, and local units of government who all share a vision of a healthier Flint River Watershed. At the event, there will be raffle tickets, a silent auction and a cash bar, as well as a priority viewing of Sloan Museum’s newest