Resources and aid arrive for COVID-19 concerns
Written by Tanya Terry Some Flint residents have noted the 48503, 48504 and 48505 zip codes are getting hit hard in regards to the spread...
Month : April 2020
New resources to help unemployed workers with technical issues when applying for benefits
The latest U.S. Dept of Labor report shows that since March 15, more than 800,000 Michigan workers filed for unemployment, a more than 5,000% increase....
Coronavirus takes the life of Flint’s first black superintendent and the community weeps
Photo: Dr. Nathel Burtley The community both grieves and reminisces after Flint Community Schools’ first Black superintendent, Dr. Nathel Burtley, died at age 79 April...
Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities to address inequalities
On April 9, Governor Gretchen Whitmer created the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities. The task force, chaired by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II,...
Governor extends “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
Photo: front left Governor Gretchen Whitmer, back right MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun On April 9, Governor Gretchen...
Lt. governor and former lt. governor announce website geared to improve access to federal loans and support small businesses
Photo: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II The Whitmer Administration announced that businesses across Michigan are now able to apply for $349 billion in Paycheck Protection Program forgivable...
Mental help available to help ease COVID-19 worries
The fear and cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay at home orders are likely to cause anxiety and stress for everyone. The uncertainty...
Healthcare coverage available to those who lost jobs or hours
Photo: Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita G. Fox Michiganders who lose a job, resulting in a loss of their healthcare coverage...
Governor and professional Detroit sports team up for video calling on health care volunteers
Photo: Detroit Pistons Head Coach Dwane Casey Detroit’s professional sports teams and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined forces to deliver a powerful message to sports fans...
City of Flint launches new program to help residents pay water bills
Photo credit: https://publicdomainvectors.org/en/ Mayor Sheldon Neeley in partnership with Flint City Council launched a new program to help residents pay their water bills on April...