Flint Strive moving forward despite pandemic
Written by Antonio Sweeney Marvin Smoot is the assistant executive director of Flint Specialized Services, better known as Flint Strive. The organization has been in...
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FEMA approves UIA’s application for funding to provide an additional $300 weekly to about 910,000 Michiganders
On August 21, the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) approved the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s application for funding that would provide an additional...
Mayor advises residents to be cautious when seeking information on Flint water lawsuit settlement
On August 21, Mayor Sheldon Neeley issued a reminder to residents to be cautious and to use only reliable sources for information on the Flint...
Emergency order requires COVID-19 testing for Michigan Department of Corrections staff
Building upon recent requirements for testing of Michigan’s prisoners, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon issued an emergency order requiring COVID-19...
Harambee Wellness presents free outdoor workout series to help the Flint community get fit
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased morale and increased pounds. Harambee Wellness is hosting a free outdoor workout series – Get Fit in Flint – to encourage...
Youth encouraged to develop solutions for environmental issues plaguing Flint during forum
Photo: A model of a possible solution to help solve the transportation crisis in Flint, presented at a recent youth forum by a team of...
“Return to Learn” bills signed August 20
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay On August 20, Governor Whitmer signed the bipartisan “Return to Learn” bills she and legislative leaders agreed upon on Friday of the previous week. The bill package outlines new, more flexible instructional...
State of Michigan announced willingness to pay $600 million to Flint residents whose health was affected by the Flint Water Crisis
Photo: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer After 18 months of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel negotiating, the state of Michigan announced it is willing...
UIA submits application for extra $300 per week for Michiganders
On August 18, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) submitted an application to the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) for funding that would...
Nominations now open for the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s ‘Twenty in ’20’
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will recognize business and community accomplishments differently this year with Twenty in ’20 — twenty individuals who have made a...