Mayor, county public health official and school superintendent update Flint residents during pandemic
By Tom Travis In a press conference today, it was announced that essential city services will remain in place, that water is being distributed at Help Centers in the city, that residents can have their water reconnected and that locations, times and distribution sites have been set up for learning packets and meals for school children. Speaking in the Dome auditorium behind City Hall, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley along with Dr....
Genesee Valley Mall leasing exec knows of no plans to close so far: coronavirus response issued
Editor’s note: Following the publication of this article, a statement was issued from the ownership and management teams of Genesee Valley Center responding to the COVID-19 situation. Further details describing specific measures being taken at the property are available here. The statement is as follows: “For now, the property will remain open under the new measures until otherwise directed by local officials and the...
Somber vibes for St. Paddy’s Day celebrations during the coronavirus pandemic
By Tom Travis Slainte! The St. Paddy’s Day vibes are nuanced this year with the outbreak of the coronavirus–and that Irish toast, which means “health!” was perhaps never more appropriate. Flint, the nation and the world are reacting to a near complete shutdown of services. EVM went for a walk downtown Tuesday to check the temperature of Flintstones on these early days of the coronavirus, the present state of...
Flint Community Schools food distribution times have changed, info listed here
New update as of March 24: The food distribution sites have been reduced from 24 to 7. The 7 remaining are Northwestern, Brownell/Holmes, Berston Field House, Potter, Durant-Tuuri-Mott, Freeman, Southwestern. See addresses below. See updated information on food distribution times — changed to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for BOTH breakfast and lunch. Details updated below:
Coronavirus updates: Ruth Mott Foundation offices closed to visitors; business continues
The following statement has been received from the Ruth Mott Foundation, clarifying that their offices–including Applewood–are closed to visitors but that the Foundation will continue business, most staff working remotely. Proposal deadline changes and community meeting postponements detailed below. Dear Partners and Community Members, “It seems that news related to COVID-19 is changing rapidly by the hour. As a...
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