As Flint Youth Theatre officially becomes “The Rep,” Sondheim’s “Assassins” opens for run through Nov. 18
By Patsy Isenberg The Flint Repertory Theatre, branded “The Rep,” officially made its transition from its old life as the Flint Youth Theatre with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday. It’s a big week for The Rep. Today the Stephen Sondheim musical, “Assassins,” opened at 8 p.m. It runs through Nov. 18. In addition, staff of The Rep found out this week they’ve been granted $10,000 for “Initial Support” from the...
Midterm election gives Dems the U.S. House, Michigan governor; 50 percent turnout in county
By Paul Rozycki After the most contentious and energized election in many decades, voters went to the polls in record numbers, and produced results that were both expected and surprising. By most estimates, the turnout nationwide and in Michigan was expected to break decades old records for a mid-term election. In Genesee County over 50 percent of voters turned out. Of the many issues at stake in this year’s election the most...
News Brief: Water Recovery Resource Day Saturday invites residents to “Own It”
The City of Flint hosts its second Recovery Resource Day, Own It, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, for residents dealing with all aspects of the citywide water poisoning. Experts and coaches will assist with a range of financial, personal and health resources, including Medicaid, housing, legal aid, trauma, credit repair, and home ownership. Other events and information include entrepreneurship, arts and Hip Hop, basketball tournaments, and...
RACER Trust sets two public meetings on Buick City PFAS contamination, other environmental issues
By Jan Worth-Nelson RACER Trust, a company organized to clean up and sell abandoned General Motors properties, has scheduled two public meetings in Flint for at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Harding Mott University Center on the UM-Flint campus and at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle on East Myrtle Avenue near Industrial Avenue. The focus, according to information provided by the company, will...
Commentary: Thanks due to election workers, who keep the wheels of democracy turning
By Paul Rozycki For those of us who spend our time trying to analyze the most recent election with polls, predictions and punditry, it’s easy to forget about all the work and preparation that goes into just running an election. The job of putting the ballot together, setting up the voting machinery, staffing the 231 precincts in Genesee County, and finally counting the votes in a timely and accurate manner, is no small task. That...
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