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47 years of the Crim Festival of Races: What to expect and how to navigate
Flint, MI — The HAP Crim Festival of Races will celebrate its 47th outing in Downtown Flint from Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Since 1977, the Crim has been one of Flint’s largest events, drawing tens of thousands of participants worldwide. This year’s event is...
Officials: Genesee County manufacturing project receives support from local stakeholders
Mundy Twp., MI — A manufacturing project has received additional support from local stakeholders who are invested in the potential of the Advanced Manufacturing District (AMD) of Genesee County, Mich. According to a press release issued by Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, those supporting the work to attract a...
Free family-friendly event to be held on Flint’s north side
Flint, MI – St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center and Saint Mark Community Outreach Center will host Family Fun Fest, a free, family-friendly event on Aug. 2, 2024. The event will be held on St. Luke’s campus, located at 3115 Lawndale Ave, Flint, MI 48504, and is open to the entire community.
The Antidote Fest returns for its third Year with an unforgettable lineup
Flint, MI — The Antidote Studio announced the return of The Antidote Fest, a hip-hop festival celebrating Michigan’s music scene. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 3 to 10 p.m. in downtown Flint, Mich. This year’s festival features some of Michigan’s hottest rappers,...
Early voting available for Flint residents before August 6 election
Flint, MI — Early voting will be available for the 2024 primary and 7th Ward general election between Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Both elections will take place on Aug. 6. Residents can vote in person at Flint City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Flint students to receive free backpacks filled with school supplies
Flint, MI — Flint students will receive free backpacks with school supplies as part of Mike Morse Law Firm’s “Project Backpack” giveaway. Project Backpack will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at G3500 Flushing Rd., Ste. 110, Flint, MI 48504, in the Mike Morse Law Firm parking lot.
Flint Drop Fest will feature over 100 performances for 12th year of celebration
Flint, MI — Flint Drop Fest will return for its 12th annual electronic music and art festival on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The free event will take place in Downtown Flint between noon and 10 p.m. Free curbside parking will be available, and two $5 parking ramps will be located off of East and West Kearsley.
Future plans for North Flint Food Market to be discussed at upcoming meeting
Flint, MI — The North Flint Food Market will hold a store planning meeting to discuss future plans for the location. The in-person meeting will take place on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Gala Event Center, which is attached to the future location of the North Flint Food Market. The market is located at 5402 N Clio Rd, Flint, MI 48504.
Global technology outage hits Flint, Genesee County area
Genesee County, MI — Genesee County 9-1-1 experienced a technology outage overnight. The issue greeted morning staff as they started their day. Like systems across the globe, Genesee County 9-1-1 was hit by a technology outage due to an issue with CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm. The widespread outage knocked...
Flint’s Saginaw Street reopens on July 22
Flint, MI — Flint’s Saginaw Street will reopen on July 22, 2024. The city announced the reopening of Saginaw Street in a press release on July 18, 2024. Brick restorations were completed ahead of schedule, with a previous completion date of August 2024. City workers salvaged most vintage-era...
Flint’s Saginaw Street brick restoration concludes, reopens on July 22
Flint, MI — Flint’s Saginaw Street will reopen on July 22, 2024, marking the end of the yearlong brick restoration project. The city announced the reopening of Saginaw Street in a press release on July 18, 2024. The restorations were completed ahead of schedule, with a previous completion date of August 2024.
Flint native celebrates a long history as a community artist
Flint, MI — Hubert Massey can recall watching sign painters paint billboards by hand, a gesture that baffled him because he didn’t know such canvases had to be hand-painted. He eventually became one of the most sought-after artists in the Midwest, with his origins in sign painting. “I...
Virtual town hall meeting will address Flint water crisis settlement concerns
Flint, MI— The attorneys representing the plaintiffs in the class settlement over the Flint Water Crisis will hold a free virtual town hall meeting to discuss issues claimants are facing in the submission process. The virtual town hall will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. All...
More funds added to Flint water crisis settlement
Flint, MI — Additional funds have been added to a new class settlement with Veolia North America (VNA) over the Flint Water crisis, according to the City of Flint’s official water settlement website. VNA is the last private engineering firm held responsible for its role in Flint’s water...
Flint Youth Film Festival to feature aspiring filmmakers at 9th annual celebration
Flint, MI—The Flint Youth Film Festival will return for its 9th annual event, featuring aspiring filmmakers ages 13 to 25. The festival will run from July 25 to July 28, 2024, allowing filmmakers to showcase and develop their talent by sharing their creative work with peers, professionals, and the community.
Carriage Town to host its 5th annual Porchfest celebration
Flint, MI – Carriage Town is hosting its 5th annual Porchfest on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is located near First Avenue and Mason Street and will feature a line-up of local musicians, food vendors, art, and family-friendly crafts and activities. Performances...
City officials working to address Kearsley Reservoir water level issues
Flint, MI — The City of Flint has hired Fischer Contracting and is working to contact a dive team after a leak was discovered in the Kearsley Reservoir, causing the water level to drop more than three feet overnight. Flint crews and equipment were on-site at the Kearsley Reservoir...
Flint’s Saginaw Street brick restoration to be completed by August
Flint, MI — Flint’s Saginaw Street brick restoration effort is 94% complete and projected to be finalized in August 2024, per the city’s website. The final phases of the multimillion-dollar project started on March 11, 2024, between the University of Michigan’s Pavilion and the Flint River, the last section of the thoroughfare needing replacement.
Local organizations partner to host candidate forum for 1st, 7th Ward Council seats
Flint, MI — The Genesee County Democratic Party Black Caucus, in partnership with the NAACP-Flint Chapter and the Concerned Pastors for Social Action, will hold a candidate forum for the 1st and 7th Ward Flint City Council seats. The forum will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at...
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