Briar Hill boil water advisory lifted
Sep20

Briar Hill boil water advisory lifted

The following has just been issued by Candice Mushatt, the City of Flint’s public information officer:  “The City of Flint Director of Public Works, Rob Bincsik, reported Friday that crews have completed repairs on a water main break that triggered a Boil Filtered Water Advisory Wednesday afternoon for water customers in the Briar Hill area. “The break has been fixed and we have received satisfactory results...

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Attention Flint residents: City issues boil water advisory
Sep18

Attention Flint residents: City issues boil water advisory

Candice Mushatt just clarified this boil water advisory: THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE BRIAR HILL AREA (BETWEEN WESTWOOD PARKWAY AND PARKSIDE DRIVE) ONLY.  The City of Flint issued this communique this morning, from Public Information Officer Candice Mushatt.  Please see below for instructions provided by the City on how to manage your water use during and after the advisory, being prepared for water line breaks, and implications for water...

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It’s Jazz Festival weekend at Riverbank Park:  Events tonight through Sunday
Jul26

It’s Jazz Festival weekend at Riverbank Park: Events tonight through Sunday

The 38th annual Flint Jazz Festival kicks off at Riverbank Park tonight featuring local favorite Kevin Collins at 5:30 followed by Banda Magda at 7 p.m. Saturday’s performances start at 1:30 p.m. with American saxophonist Najee.   Sunday performances start at 2, concluding at 7 p.m. with smooth jazz gospel musician and native Detroit Tim Bowman.  See full schedule below. Admission is $10 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. The...

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Flint Pride Festival TODAY (Saturday) in downtown Flint
Jun21

Flint Pride Festival TODAY (Saturday) in downtown Flint

Two events happening today (Saturday) in observance and celebration of Pride Month, which occurs yearly in the month of June. Saturday, June 22: Flint Pride Festival The Flint Pride Festival being held at Riverbank Park in downtown Flint. from 2-8 p.m. Five dollar suggested donation. There will be STD/HIV testing as well as vendor tables of LGBT, allied organizations and much more. To volunteer for the Equality Caucus  contact Drew...

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News Brief:  GISD preschool enrollment kickoff Sunday
Mar15

News Brief: GISD preschool enrollment kickoff Sunday

Genesee Intermediate School District invites parents and small children to a Preschool Enrollment Kick-Off event noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Flint Children’s Museum, 1602 University Ave. Kids will explore and play in the museum, while parents learn about available services and programs. GISD offers free and income-based preschool services, funded by state and federal grants. Parents will learn whether their children are...

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