Monthly Archive:: April 2015

MTA Open Forum Healthy Foods and Access April 16th (today)

Please share the attached informational flyer with your networks to remind residents of the MTA Open Forum – Healthy Foods and Access. The 6:00 p.m. community forum will be held at Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church 5802 Dupont Street. Building Neighborhood Capacity Program (BNCP) Neighborhood Advisory Council in partnership with MTA and Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church. …

Genesee Area Investment Network Individual Investment Account

What is an IDA Account? A MATCHED Savings account that grows your $1,000 savings into $3,000 of funds available to help you purchase an eligible asset. Because you have participated in this program, your $1,000 is MATCHED with $2,000 of Federal and Private Funds to help YOU build a stronger financial future. What is an …

May is Love Your City Month in the City of Flint

Join the citywide effort to clean and beautify the City of Flint during the month of May Getting involved is as close as your curb ~ Questions? Call Republic Customer Service at 800-438-0966. May 4-8 Unlimited Large Item Pickup No refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, cast iron tubs, tires, shingles, demolition materials, plumbing, countertops, or concrete. …

Art in the Parklet

Click here to go to the event on Facebook Join us for Art in the Parklet, a day of art, food, and growth at the intersection of Welch and Chevrolet, reimagined as one of the new gateways to the city. See a design for temporary planters and benches, lounge on new minimalist one-board chairs, participate …

PRESS RELEASE: Commit 2 Fit! Mayor’s Wellness Challenge Family Walk

Flint Mayor Dayne Walling to Participate in Family Walk as Part of Commit 2 Fit! Mayor’s Wellness Challenge Flint, Michigan – April 14, 2015 – Mayor Dayne Walling will be participating in a Family Walk taking place at Max Brandon Park in Flint on Wednesday, April 15 2015, from 6:30-7:30pm. The Family Walk is one …

PRESS RELEASE: Emergency Manager Transition Update to City Council

EM Updates Council, Requests support for Emergency Loan and District Court Consolidation; Adjusts Salaries for Mayor and Council Flint, Michigan – April 13, 2015 – By letter to City Council issued today, Emergency Manager Jerry Ambrose congratulated City Council for their recent actions committing to restoring and maintaining the City’s financial solvency. Mr. Ambrose stated …

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Honors Incoming UM-Flint Chancellor

MEDIA ADVISORY: Flint Mayor Dayne Walling to Issue Proclamation Honoring Incoming University of Michigan – Flint Chancellor Dr. Susan Borrego WHEN: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 between 11:45am-12:15pm WHERE: Flint Farmers Market, 300 E 1st St Flint, Michigan – April 13, 2015 – In honor of the inauguration of the University of Michigan – Flint’s new chancellor, Mayor …

Flint’s Call to Action

Rarely in my life do I obey the frequent impulses I have to pull over and snap photos. But when I saw this, I stopped. The house was still as stone, but the message it projected shook me. From the tilted rocking chair to the trash that coated the driveway, thousands and thousands of words …

I-69 work for next week

The contractor is looking at next week to shift traffic over on I-69. They will start on Monday with some lane closures in preparation of the shift. To do this they will need to close a lane in both directions on I-69 from Dort Highway to Center Road. It will take a few days of …

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