Jessica Archive

You are invited to join me as I present my first State of the City address on Thursday, August 4th at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. I will speak about the goals of my administration and our plan to “Rebuild Flint the Right Way.” While we still face several serious challenges, …

A nutritious diet can help reduce lead absorption in the body. by Michigan State University Extension The foods we prepare and serve to our families can help limit the absorption of lead. Three steps you can take when choosing and preparing food can make a difference: Choose a range of nutrient-dense food for overall health …

Dear Flint Resident, A research team at Michigan State University is conducting a series of focus groups focused on “eating and food purchase.” The principle investigators are Rick Sadler, Josh Introne and Ashley Sanders-Jackson. We are going to ask each group a series of questions about your community, what you eat and how you make …

FLINT, Mich. – Flint water system customers residing in the 5th ward now have a nearby location to pick up bottled water, water filters, replacement cartridges and at-home water testing kits, according to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). Last week, the Old Flint Farmers’ Market opened as the eighth …

FLINT—JULY 25, 2016—Forty Flint area young filmmakers and their work will be recognized July 28 at the Flint Youth Film Festival (FYFF), hosted and co-sponsored by the Flint Institute of Arts. The festival begins at 5:30 p.m. with the red carpet stroll and paparazzi, the award ceremony at 6 p.m., and an afterglow with refreshments. …

LANSING – With heat index readings expected to be between 90 and 100 degrees statewide from Thursday to Sunday, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and visitors to stay protected during the extreme heat. “Extreme heat has the ability to be life-threatening,” said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, …

If you have ever wanted to foster greater academic achievement and the well-being of families and communities, consider an AmeriCorps State or VISTA position! The Flint Community Schools and the Crim Fitness Foundation have committed to leading the revitalization of community education with help from the Flint Community Schools Corps. This cohort is made up …