Mott Foundation grants $16.5 million to support a new YMCA and mixed-use space in downtown Flint
Jan06

Mott Foundation grants $16.5 million to support a new YMCA and mixed-use space in downtown Flint

Construction is scheduled to begin in March on a mixed-use facility in downtown Flint that will feature a new home for the YMCA of Greater Flint and residential rental space. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted $11 million to the YMCA and $5.5 million to the Foundation for the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation to support the project, according to a press release from the Mott Foundation. The new facility will help meet important...

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Flint residents can apply for WRAP water bill assistance Thursdays at City Hall
Jan05

Flint residents can apply for WRAP water bill assistance Thursdays at City Hall

By Tom Travis The City of Flint is encouraging Flint residents to apply for the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP)—a two-year program that provides assistance to eligible, low-income households through water bill credits, arrearage assistance, and water conservation assistance, such as minor plumbing repairs, according to a press release. Representatives from the WRAP program are resuming their normal schedule as of Thursday,...

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“From Crisis to Recovery” and a call for unity, are the themes of Mayor Neeley’s State of the City address
Dec14

“From Crisis to Recovery” and a call for unity, are the themes of Mayor Neeley’s State of the City address

By Paul Rozycki For the first time since the COVID pandemic Mayor Neeley gave his state of the city address to a live audience at the Capitol Theater.  Because of the pandemic the previous two state of the city address were given virtually. He said “I’m excited to share highlights from the past three years, as well as the new direction our administration is engaging to move our community forward.” This slideshow requires JavaScript....

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Flint’s “Gentle giant” – Commissioner Bryant “B.B” Nolden honored and remembered by Flint City Council
Dec13

Flint’s “Gentle giant” – Commissioner Bryant “B.B” Nolden honored and remembered by Flint City Council

By Tom Travis As Flint reels from the sudden and untimely death of County Commissioner and Berston Field House Director Bryant “B.B.” Nolden,  the City Council honored his legacy through a resolution of condolence in Monday’s meeting., Councilperson Jerri Winfrey-Carter (Ward 5) brought the resolution forward and read it. “In the name of the people of the city of Flint a resolution of condolence: Be it resolved...

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A new type of health care coming to Flint in January
Dec10

A new type of health care coming to Flint in January

By Tom Travis Harris Family Health, Flint’s first direct primary care clinic,  is opening in downtown Flint in January, 2023. It is a membership-based primary care clinic started by Flint native, Dr Aisha [pronounced eh-sha] Harris MD, aimed at offering members more time and access to their doctor so they can prioritize their health and get the care they deserve with no surprise bills. A Grand Opening will take place on Tuesday, Jan....

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