MTA’s Benning offers updates on COVID-19 driver situation, route suspensions
by Madeleine Graham “When we learned the Ride to Wellness driver tested positive on Wednesday, March 25, we suspended operations Thursday, March 26,” Ed Benning, CEO of the Mass Transportaion Authority (MTA) stated in an update issued Friday on a COVID-19 “presumptive positive” driver situation first reported here. Two additional drivers are awaiting results of the COVID-19 test, and as of 4 p.m. Friday,...
Coronavirus throws wrench in Flint Public Library works–but Director Schwartz “still positive”
Added today, March 27: the Flint District Library Board April 2020 meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 2 has been cancelled, due to the Gov. Whitmer’s “sheltering in place” executive coronavirus order. Just as the Flint Public Library (FPL) had launched its much-heralded series of moves and beginnings of its $27.6 million upgrade, the coronavirus hit, meaning that the scheduled already planned temporary closures...
Small business relief assistance available from MDEC; deadline to apply Sunday night
As part of the coronavirus federal response, the Michigan Small Business Relief program has opened up to provide immediate grant support for businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 and is seeking applications, which are due Sunday night. The program has $10 million in grants and $10 million in loans statewide to work with, according to the MDEC website. The informational link at the State of Michigan is here. Local applications are...
Ride to Wellness suspends operations after driver tests positive for COVID-19
By Madeleine Graham Ride to Wellness in Flint is suspending operations immediately for two weeks, due to a driver testing positive for COVID-19, the coronavirus, according to Ed Benning, CEO of the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA). Ride to Wellness is part of the MTA’s suite of services. Benning said two additional employees are awaiting results for COVID-19, and were displaying symptoms as of March 27, according to Benning....
Supt. Derrick Lopez on Flint’s resilience, coming together for students: “Coronavirus must not fracture who we are”
Commentary By Dr. Derrick Jones Lopez Superintendent, Flint Community Schools The Flint community has a long and storied history of coming together to support one another. This commitment to assisting neighbors and friends has been critical throughout the water crisis, and we must continue to demonstrate unwavering support as we face a challenge that is impacting our community, our state and our nation. The closure of our schools and...
Residential trash collection continuing as scheduled, Republic confirms
The following statement came from the City of Flint this morning: Residential trash collection is continuing as scheduled in the City of Flint. Republic Services is asking only that you properly bag your trash. Their full statement is included below:
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