Monthly Archive:: January 2016

I’m a long-time health reporter who’s freelancing for the Boston Globe’s new publication on health, medicine and science. They’ve asked me to come to Flint and meet with families affected by the water situation. I’m reaching out to ask your help in finding people willing to talk to me about how they’re coping with the …

Flint, MI — In response to the ongoing Flint water emergency, Sloan Museum has commissioned a traveling exhibit, Water’s Extreme Journey, sponsored by HealthPlus. The exhibit opens January 23 and will close May 8. Sloan Museum has also curated a local exhibit component and 13 public programs, with the goal of educating and empowering visitors …

Happy 2016 to all! Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting The Flint Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 12 for the first meeting of the year. There are several items on the agenda, including a site plan review for an addition and parking lot expansion at Bay Logistics and MTS Transportation at 4002 James P. Cole …

Romance Under the Stars Date: February 13 & 14th, 2016 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Ages: 18+ Location: Longway Planetarium Fee: $150.00 per ticket / $200.00 per VIP ticket. Buy tickets now. Enjoy an elegant dinner under the stars with this effortless romantic evening. Sweep that special someone right off their feet with a …

This article originally appeared on MLive. LANSING, MI — Flint Mayor Karen Weaver and Gov. Rick Snyder met in Lansing about the city’s water crisis Thursday morning and came out with a promise to address the problem with a broad array of services. “We’ve had a very constructive, helpful meeting. I really appreciate the mayor’s …

Win up to $5000 for your business idea! Deadline extended! If your business was born March 30, 2015 or after, you are in luck! Enter the GreenLight Flint Business Model Competition to win prizes and network with local investors. The top prize is $5,000, with another $5,000 in smaller cash prizes. GreenLight was created by Spartan Innovations and …