Whitmer coming to Flint Farmers’ Market Saturday
Newly inaugurated Gov. Gretchen Witmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist will greet Flint residents during the “Witmer Winter Warm-up Flint,” 2-4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Flint Farmers Market, 300 E. First St. The event, sponsored by Michigan Transition, includes special activities and refreshments for the whole family. Those attending are invited to donate a new or gently used children’s book. There is no cost, but RSVP is requested here....
News Brief: Public Affairs Forum to probe “Bringing Back Civility” Jan. 15
The Flint Area Public Affairs Forum convenes “Bringing Back Civility: Engaging in an Era of Social Media” 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St. Moderated by Jan Worth-Nelson, editor of East Village Magazine, the panel will include author Joy Arbor; MI State Rep. Donna Lasinski; Ryan Irvin of Change Media; Marcus Paroske, associate professor at UM-Flint; and Michael J. Reitz of the Mackinac Center for...
Highsmith back in town Jan. 12 to discuss “Demolition Means Progress” at the FPL
The 2018-19 Community Read program continues Saturday with a special “Meet the Author” event. Andrew Highsmith, author of Demolition Means Progress: Flint, Michigan and the Fate of the American Metropolis will give a presentation and lead discussion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Flint Public Library. Highsmith is a specialist in modern U.S. history with particular interests in cities, public policy, racial and economic...
News Brief: health research project applications sought
Applications are being sought for community health research projects in Flint. The Building Capacity for Research and Action Award, provided by the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research of the University of Michigan, will provide up to $5,000 for partnership development activities, or up to $10,000 for small-scale research projects. Each application must have at least two partners: an academic partner who is...
News Brief: Flint middle schoolers to report on diabetes, addiction findings
Flint middle school students collaborating on health research and community action projects will deliver their findings in two community forums hosted by Health in Our Hands and funded by the National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award. Flint and Clio public school 6th graders will report on diabetes risk factors and prevention at a Youth Diabetes Health Summit, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 15, at Riverfront Banquet...