Hamady Brothers supermarkets were a mainstay for Flint residents for many years. At its peak, the chain had 37 locations and 1,300 employees. If you’re from Greater Flint, you probably remember the paper grocery bags that became well-known as “Hamady sacks.” The family business is best remembered for sending truckloads of food to participants of the famous 1937 Sit-Down Strike at GM’s Fisher Body plant, that led to the auto industry’s recognition of the United Auto Workers.
According to the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network Fact Sheet, 29 percent of 4th graders in Genesee County are below the State of Michigan’s standard in reading. The link between childhood literacy and adult success, including a link between low literacy and incarceration rates, has been documented. In order to improve the lives of the future generations in Genesee County, many new literacy initiatives are in the works. One of the newest is the CONNECT program.
For Blackthorn Pub, located in the quaint village of Holly, the week of St. Patrick’s Day is the busiest time of the year – and once you’ve tasted their authentic Irish dishes, you’ll understand why! The tasty, Guinness®-battered haddock, served with hand-cut Blackthorn fries and a vinegary, Irish slaw is not only popular on St. Paddy’s Day, but is the year-round top seller at the eatery, which is a hangout for locals and a destination for people all around the area. Another Irish favorite is the hearty Cottage Pie, made with minced beef, root vegetable, peas and fresh herbs, topped with a colcannon and cheddar crust. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes, kale and scallions.
Today’s electronic networking – via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media platforms – didn’t exist back in 1980, when the Flint Women’s Forum (FWF) first began.
Sprout the love of reading and nature by sharing books, singing songs and making a craft. Recommended for families ages 2 and older. Fri. 11am-12pm, Sat. 9am-9pm
FLINT – Deidra A. Wilson, MPH, Vice President of Government Relations for McLaren Health Care Corporation, has been named to the prestigious “40 Under 40” list by Crain’s Detroit Business. The honorees were selected by Crain’s editorial team from nominations based on their impact and achievements in business and to represent a diversity of sectors and backgrounds.
FLINT – Hurley Medical Center, in partnership with NYU Langone Health and Michigan State University’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative (PPHI), has launched the Video Interaction Project (VIP) at Hurley Children’s Clinic in Flint, located at 300 E. First Street. VIP is an evidence-based parenting program that uses pediatric health care, videotaping and developmentally-appropriate toys, books and resources to help parents to engage in activities such as pretend play, shared reading, and daily routines as opportunities for strengthening early development and literacy in their children. Enhancing parent-child interactions and early child development gives at-risk children increased opportunities for achievement and success in school and in life.
FLINT – The Hurley Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint from its following funds: Frances Willson Healthcare Fund, Coleman J. Ross and Lois R. Ross Memorial Fund for Health, and the Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund.
Michigan is the third state to implement a groundbreaking model established at San Francisco General Hospital in California.
