Flint resident shares his tragedy to help others
Written by Tanya Terry Adam Johnson* did not initially think any of his loved ones would be affected by COVID-19. There were three people living...
Month : July 2020
MDHHS and Dave Thomas Foundation to help kids in danger of aging out of foster care
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is getting a boost to its efforts to find loving adoptive homes for children more quickly...
Indoor gatherings restricted to no more than 10 people statewide starting today July 31
Photo by Bermix Studio on Unsplash Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed Executive Order 2020-160 and Executive Order 2020-161, amending Michigan’s Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace safeguards. Under...
MDHHS continues Flint mobile food pantries safely during August
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout August. MDHHS has...
After losing loved ones to violence, Flint clergy come together purposefully
Photo: Pastor Chris Martin Written by Tanya Terry The 26-year-old man recently shot and killed at Mega Classic Diner on Corunna Road was a former...
As overdoes greatly multiply during COVID-19 pandemic, MDHHS promotes resources and treatment
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and emergency departments (EDs) in Michigan have both seen substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic....
City clerk gives update on absentee ballots and other key matters
The city clerk announced on July 28 11,455 absentee ballots had been requested by voters for the primary election, and so far over 3,574 have...
Following multiple shootings at pop-up party, local leaders take action
Between the afternoon of July 25 through early the morning of July 26, there were 12 shootings in the city of Flint. One individual was...
First Annual Virtual African American Storytelling Festival to feature local storytelllers
The “New” McCree Theatre is proud to present its First Annual Virtual African American Storytelling Festival. This exciting venture will feature three local storytellers; Sharon...