This past year, there were more than 700 international students attending UM-Flint – the most they have ever hosted. “We are an international campus that has been progressing over the past decade,” says Dan Adams, International Center Director. “The reality is that having this identity isn’t just our students. It happens with the curriculum and

Early in life, John Matonich watched his mother give her time to the community through civic involvement. He fondly remembers how she served on the local school board and was active in the Business and Professional Women’s Club and other organizations. “My mother was a big believer in joining things,” he says. “She believed in

On June 4, nearly 1,500 people gathered at Kearsley Park for the Ryan Bellows Bluegrass Bazaar for Bluegrass music, dancing, children’s activities, vendors, games and more. This year’s event included 9 bands, and the first Bluegrass Fun Run. The community focused, free festival was established in 2014 by Ryan Bellows, who passed away that year.

Once again, the Flint DDA coordinated flower-planting in the pots along Saginaw Street area to brighten up your Downtown Flint! Many hands made short work of the annual beautification project held on the morning of Saturday, June 4. Thanks to all who showed up to help make Downtown Flint look it best! Photography by Eric Dutro

  These are exciting times for the Ruth Mott Foundation! Their latest project – offering public tours of both the grounds as well as inside the home at Applewood Estate – debuted with an official Grand Opening ceremony and inaugural house tour on May 5, 2016. During that event, the Michigan Historical Commission honored Applewood

One of Flint’s automotive pioneers, Charles Stewart Mott was an original partner of General Motors, which was founded in Flint in 1908. Mott created his Foundation in 1926 to respond to the increasing needs of Flint’s growing population. The Foundation’s mission has been the well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods and civic organizations. Today, its grant-making

Jameshia Shepherd, 23, has many of the same qualities she had at age 13 – studious, curious, obedient and determined. Those attributes helped her evolve from a young participant at Motherly Intercession – a non-profit organization which helps children who have an incarcerated parent – into a staff member at the very place that nurtured

We’ve compiled a list of some of Greater Flint’s fun summertime events. With festivals and performances, to carnivals and fairs, you, your friends, and your family will never be bored this summer season. Did we forget to include a fun, summertime event? Write to us and let us know! We’ll add it to the list.

Founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956, Sister Cities International is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) non-profit which serves as the national membership organization for individual sister cities, counties and states across the United States. Eisenhower’s goal with establishing this organization was to create a network of peace and prosperity between different people around the world.

Celebrating the National Day of Prayer on May 5, around 300 Christian men and women from 25 Greater Flint area churches gathered at Downtown’s Riverfront Banquet Center for breakfast, music and Christ centered prayer. Attendees of the non-denominational event included elected officials and featured prayer led by Genesee County Undersheriff Chris Swanson, Mott Community College

The Genesee County Habitat for Humanity held its 7th Annual Habitat Olympics at Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy in Flint. The Habitat Olympics is a fundraiser where teams are formed with local businesses, organizations, and groups to compete in construction-themed games to win gold, silver, and bronze medals. Along with the games, there was a silent auction,