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DON’T BE A VICTIM! Did you know that according to the FBI a burglary occurs somewhere in the U.S. approximately every l5 seconds? The United States Department of Justice reports that burglars select targets based on a number of key facts, which include “visibility or surveillability.” What does this mean? The extent to which neighbors …

February 6 – April 17, 2015 • 2 – 3:30 pm Every other Friday at the UM-Flint University Outreach Innovation Incubator Northbank Center, 432 North Saginaw Street, Suite 207, Flint, MI 48502 Metro Community Development in partnership with UM-Flint University Outreach presents workshops to help you start creating the foundation of your business or non-profit. …

As a reminder, ALPACT meets this Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the North Bank Center in the Park Place Room (University of Michigan-Flint campus). The focus this month will be on “Building Resilient Communities” – Our communities face many threats, from active shooters to gang activity to violent extremists to online predators. While law enforcement …

Flint’s K-9 officer Edo has made his mark in the community, so much so that a Grand Blanc business is stepping up to sponsor some of his expenses for the upcoming year. Sonitrol Tri-County announced Wednesday, Jan. 15, the company will be funding Edo’s food, veterinary expenses, as well as necessary training equipment and toys. …

How can our higher education institutions contribute to our community’s revitalization? (FLINT, Mich., Jan. 13, 2015) — The view from the top; how do the leaders of Flint’s College Town coalition perceive their institution’s role in community vitality? The leadership of UM-Flint, Kettering University, Baker College and Mott Community College will talk about the impact …

Dear Campus Community, You may be aware of the recent announcement by the City of Flint that the water system was in a non-emergency violation of a drinking water standard. The full announcement from the City is attached. Both the City and the Genesee County Health Department have reassured citizens that it is safe to …

With arctic temperatures expected to impact the entire state until later this week, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging Michigan citizens and visitors to be extra cautious when going out in the extreme cold. “As we saw last winter, these arctic blasts can create hazardous situations,” said Capt. …