Local group hands out $20,000 to Flint teachers as 30-year tradition continues in pandemic
By Tom Travis Flint teachers were awarded $20,000, in gifts of $100 each, by the Flint Classroom Support Fund (FCSF) on Thursday. The contributions are given to each of the 200 Flint Community School (FCS) teachers from a COVID Rescue Grant to use towards their classroom needs. The annual event was hosted by the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA). In addition to the $100 grants, teachers also received a Family Membership from the Flint...
Touting themes of “prayer, planning , and partnership” Mayor Neeley cites COVID response, census, racial justice efforts, pipeline progress in State of the City address
By Paul Rozycki It was just over a year ago that Flint’s Mayor Karen Weaver, gave the last state of the city address in a packed house at Flint’s Capitol Theater, shortly before the election. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, Flint’s Mayor Sheldon Neeley, drew a contrast with the previous administration, and faced a dramatically different challenge. He gave his first State of the City address virtually, on both NBC 25, You...
Land Bank survey and small business grants highlighted at Flint Neighborhoods United monthly meeting
By Coner Segren Residents’ concerns about Land Bank priorities for demolition and the availability of small business grants , updates on a water bill payment assistance program, and a proposed I-475 renovation plan were among topics discussed at the monthly Flint Neighborhoods United meeting. Residents want demolitions prioritized next to occupied homes, Land Bank survey reveals The results of a month-long survey about...
Flint Public Library at Courtland to reopen Wednesday, Dec. 9 with limited “lobby service”
The Flint Public Library at Courtland Center will reopen Dec. 9 through Dec. 23 with “lobby service.” Patrons will be able to enter the library lobby for a short visit to pick up books on hold or check out DVDs, music and books on CD, according to a press release issued by library staff. “This service minimizes contact between the public and library staff to keep everyone safe during this time of high risk from COVID. Patrons can...
Mayor Neeley to deliver live-streamed State of the City address Dec 8
Mayor Sheldon Neeley will deliver his first State of the City address at 7 p.m. Dec. 8. The Mayor’s address will be broadcast on NBC 25 and livestreamed on the City’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, according to a press release. “This year’s State of the City is much different than we have seen in the past, but through all obstacles there is a path,” Neeley stated in the press release. Neeley will...
Flint residents can apply to receive up to $225 to help pay water bills
Community Development Block Grant funds totaling $50,000 are being made available to assist moderate and low-income residents pay their water bills, according to a press release from the Mayor’s office. In addition, residents relying on unemployment because of job losses from coronavirus can benefit. Residents are eligible to receive a credit of up to $75 on their City of Flint water bill, and can reapply to receive the credit...
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