T.Rex and ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic Exhibit open January 20, 2026
FLINT — T.Rex opens January 20, 2026, at Longway Planetarium in Flint. The film follows the remarkable true story of four kids who discovered a...
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41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Celebration aiming to uplift and unite all ages
Written by Tanya Terry, with all images courtesy of Whitaker Photography The 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Celebration at The Gloria...
Helping families meet their children’s basic needs
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) jacoblund / iStock via Getty Images Plus (StatePoint) Greater income allows parents to better meet children’s basic needs, and financial stability can...
Short and long-term benefits of PreK for All still available to local families
Written by Tanya Terry Ample research studies have shown that when students start school early, they stay ahead of their peers later in life and...
New Year’s resolutions to make kids sharper at home and smarter at school
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) fizkes / iStock via Getty Images Plus (StatePoint) Success at school is about more than just what takes place in the classroom....
Party to take place at Flint Children’s Museum December 31
Featured photo: At noon, kids wait in anticipation under a ceiling of colorful balloons and countdown together! Photos courtesy of the Flint Children’s Museum Wednesday ,...
Communities First, Inc. (CFI) hopes to bring festive cheer local residents of all ages Dec. 22
Written by Tanya Terry For the second year, Communities First, Inc. is hosting a free, family-friendly Holiday Party on Monday, Dec. 22. Ashley Strozier, family mobility coordinator...
Reps. McDonald Rivet, Kiggans Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Affordable Child Care
Photo by Kampus Production on Pexels WASHINGTON— On Thursday, December 11, Congresswomen Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Child Care...
Legally blind mother strives to make dreams come true for her children
Written by Tanya Terry, with featured photo by Tanya Terry Featured photo: Gavin Banks and his mother Tashina Black have a very good and close...
Santa & Mrs. Clause to return for a Winter Carnival at the Flint Children’s Museum
A Cookies with Santa event will be hosted at the Flint Children’s Museum on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 12-4p.m. Visiting families will be free to...