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As Woodside takes on new life in its MCC era, neighbors praise, question and complain

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As Woodside takes on new life in its MCC era, neighbors praise, question and complain

Posted by East Village Magazine on May 18, 2018

As Woodside takes on new life in its MCC era, neighbors praise, question and complain

By Jan Worth-Nelson A small patch of trees known for decades as the Woodside Woods has become a point of contention since Mott Community College bought the historic Woodside Church on the southeast side of the campus eight months ago, with neighbors in the College Cultural neighborhood surrounding the college both praising MCC’s plans for the $8.5 million expansion and renovation of the former church and questioning the college’s landscaping actions. At a regular meeting of the College Cultural Neighborhood Association (CCNA) Thursday, Maxine Street resident Kim Mahard lamented that the...

Flint Roller Derby team pairs competitive sport with high-energy fun

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Flint Roller Derby team pairs competitive sport with high-energy fun

Posted by East Village Magazine on May 17, 2018

Flint Roller Derby team pairs competitive sport with high-energy fun

By Dylan Doherty and Meghan Christian Grace Seymore had been a roller derby skater for a year before her team dissolved as she was considering moving from Clarkston to Flint. Looking to join a team again, she dropped in on a practice session of...