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Metawanenee Hills, Hamilton Dam discussed
By Steve L. Onore Mar 2010
The Flint Planning Commission Feb. 23 discussed the Metawanenee Hills Neighborhood and the Hamilton Dam.The group listened to a presentation from the Metawanenee Hills Neighborhood...
Huckleberry Radio Hour revives local variety radio
By Alan Matthews Feb 2010
Local broadcaster Michael J. Thorp began the Huckleberry Radio Hour to promote the use of the Colwell Opera House at Crossroads Village. Thorp also fulfilled his desire to write, produce and host a...Hamilton Dam team discusses project
By Rita Heidtman Feb 2010
The Hamilton Dam and Restoration project team reported the physical and environmental changes they plan for the dam and parks along the Flint River Feb. 25. Team members showed what changes need to...Vertigo Theatrics prepares for ‘Forbidden Broadway’
By Rita Heidtman Feb 2010
In preparing for Vertigo Theatric's March production of Forbidden Broadway, Director Ted Valley has selected 12 cast members from a variety of different acting backgrounds. The musical, which will...Arab-American Council wants to make difference
By Kelsey Ronan Feb 2010
The Arab-American Heritage Council (AAHC) was founded in 1980 by a few concerned Arab-Americans with the aim of helping Arab-American through immigration and to learn English. Since April 2009, it...Hairdresser volunteers at Shelter of Flint
By Kelsey Ronan Feb 2010
Lorraine Morrisette was at work one day at Wild Side Salon in Davison and was tired of hearing all the negativity from her clients.She asked herself, "What can I do to make the negative...
Commission approves expansion of Hurley lobby, emergency room
By Steve L. Onore Feb 2010
The Flint Planning Commission Jan. 12 approved site plans for expansion of a lobby and emergency room at Hurley Medical Center and to move the entrance to the south side near Dort Park.At the...
Buckham Gallery holding poetry reading Feb. 20
By Rita Heidtman Jan 2010
Professor Jan Worth-Nelson's UM-Flint students will hold a poetry reading at Buckham Gallery, 134 1/2 W. Second St., from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20. Eleven students will take part in the event called...Group discusses inconsistent code enforcement, civil case settlement
By Alan Matthews Jan 2010
The Historic District Commission Jan. 7 discussed inconsistencies in code enforcement, settlement of a civil case, becoming a certified local government, lamp post installation and a wheelchair...Grand Traverse group approves gardening project
By Rita Heidtman Jan 2010
Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association agreed to support an urban gardening project in Aldrich Park. Joanna Lehrman, a graduate of Michigan State University, is developing the project to...College Cultural group discusses abandoned properties, downtown parking meters
By Kelsey Ronan Jan 2010
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Jan. 21 discussed abandoned properties, stimulus funds and parking meters for downtown.Doug Weiland, director of the Genesee County Land Bank...
Flint Handmade encourages creative economy
By Kelsey Ronan Jan 2010
Crystal Pepperdine wondered why she was driving to Detroit for craft shows. Pepperdine was already a member of Flint's Creative Alliance and knew there were creative people in Flint. So, she began...E-mail reports promote Flint
By Alan Matthews Jan 2010
Katie Bach, new director of public relations for the Flint Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, has taken over publishing the Changing Perceptions of Flint and Flint College Movement e-mail reports...Welcome to East Village Magazine
By Gary P. Custer Jan 2010
Welcome to East Village Magazine web site — a work in progress.We are not finished and we probably never will be. But, what we are working on now should go a long way to creating a valuable...
Flint shelter helps homeless get GED
By Kelsey Ronan Jan 2010
Bradley Woodruff was given the opportunity in March 2009 to start a GED program at the Shelter of Flint, an emergency and transitional housing facility for women and children.The need was there...
Poetry under stars begins Feb. 9
By Kelsey Ronan Jan 2010
Poetry Under the Stars begins next month at Longway Planetarium with three nights of poetry on the themes of love, rebirth and faith in English, Polish and Arabic.Poetry Under the Stars began in...
Mott Park Association elects new president
By Kate Cole Jan 2010
The Mott Park Neighborhood Association Nov. 19 elected Susan Burhans president.Former President Marta Wyngaard-Tavakoli served three terms and was ineligible for re-election.
"I'm very happy...
Children's author speaks to UM-Flint audience
By Kate Cole Jan 2010
Christopher Paul Curtis, children's author and recipient of three Newbery Awards and the Coretta Scott King Award for children's literature, spoke to an audience of about 150 people Dec. 2 at the...County residents get free medical help
By Kate Cole Dec 2009
Thousands of Flint residents lost their medical insurance when they lost their jobs in the recent economic downturn. Add sickness or injury to their dilemma and it would be overwhelming without...Group helps families of murdered children
By Kelsey Ronan Dec 2009
Wanda Pierce’s son was murdered in Detroit in May 1992. She moved to the Flint area and found there was no organization to help her.“At the particular time, you’re not able to focus on what...
Whaley holds annual event
By Alan Matthews Dec 2009
The Whaley Historical House is having holiday festivities in December with the theme of “A Colorful Christmas.” Tours of the house include live music, a history of the Whaley family...Cell phone pole approved
By Steve L. Onore Dec 2009
The Flint Planning Commission Nov. 24 recommended the Flint City Council approve a special regulated use for Metro PCS to build a 120-foot monopole tower at 1227 Garfield Rd.Agent Krysten...
MCC gets variance for parking lot
By Steve L. Onore Nov 2009
The Flint Zoning Board of Appeals Oct. 20 approved a variance request for a temporary parking area near Mott Community College on the southwest corner of Horrigan Drive and Longway Boulevard.It...
Mayor appoints green city coordinator
By Alan Matthews Nov 2009
Mayor Dayne Walling appointed Steve Montle as "green city coordinator" to focus on acquiring environmentally conscious jobs, recycling and land planning Aug. 10.Montle is working with companies...
Mott Park residents protest at City Hall
By Alan Matthews Nov 2009
Mott Park residents protested rising crime at Flint City Hall Oct. 23 precipitated by the Oct. 22 shooting of 77 year old resident, Pat Gillespie.Mott Park Neighborhood Association President...
Flint Community Players is 81 years old
By Erica Woodruff Nov 2009
The Flint Community Players celebrate their 81st season this year.The group was created in 1928 by Flint residents Bertha Creighton and Robert K. Adams. Their first show, Meet the Wife, premiered...
Group discusses urban agriculture
By Steve L. Onore Nov 2009
The Flint Planning Commission Oct. 13 discussed urban agriculture proposals.Megan Minnock, ENP & Associates, said that the proposals are about stabilizing land. Other communities use 75...
City seeks community input
By Alan Matthews Nov 2009
Mayor Dayne Walling is holding "neighborhood action sessions" to promote resident-driven change in Flint. The goal of the 49 sessions is to create city improvements through civic engagement, said...Mott Park group trying new things
By Kate Cole Oct 2009
The Mott Park Neighborhood Association is trying new things to improve the neighborhood, according to President Marta Wyngaard-Tavakoli.“Three years ago, when I became president of our group...
Shelter of Flint gets web site
By Kate Cole Oct 2009
Shelter of Flint, a homeless shelter for women, children and families, announced the launch of www.ShelterofFlint.com, its new web site."We're pleased to offer a source of information to the...
ZBA denies variance for group home
By Steve L. Onore Oct 2009
The Flint Zoning Board of Appeals Sept. 15 denied a non-use variance request for 39,060 square feet of relief from the regular one-acre lot size for a principal conditional use in an A-2...Buckham Gallery may close doors
By Kate Cole Oct 2009
Economic woes at the state level trickle down on an already bruised economy in Flint affecting everything from jobs to the arts. Downtown Buckham Gallery, 134 W. Second St., recently lost a third...Market alternate to supermarkets
By Kate Cole Sep 2009
The year is 1999. Buick City closes its doors in Flint. St. Joseph Hospital is planning its move to Grand Blanc.Nearly 18,000 workers are displaced, workers who stopped at the Farmers' Market at...
Florists organize trade group
By Kate Cole Sep 2009
A newly formed group of Flint area florists, the Genesee County Florist Association, Aug. 27 discussed common problems and ways to educate the public on advantages of buying local.The group's...
Stockton Center gets permits
By Kate Cole Sep 2009
The Flint Historical District Commission Aug. 6 approved a restoration request from For Flint Investments for the structure at 720 Ann Arbor St. known as the Stockton Center at Spring Grove. The...Erica Woodruff joins our staff
By Nic Custer Aug 2009
Erica Woodruff, a new reporter for East Village Magazine, is a Southwestern Academy graduate.Woodruff, 23, is an UM-Flint English major with a minor concentration in African American studies. She...
Children can get free lunches
By Erica Woodruff Aug 2009
Flint's Salvation Army is working with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to provide free lunches to Flint's young people.The Picnics in the Park Program provides the lunches at noon Mondays...
Urban agriculture discussed at Planning Commission
By Steve L. Onore Aug 2009
The Flint Planning Commission July 28 discussed an urban agriculture meeting and a bylaw amendment on teleconferencing during meetings.The group discussed items at an urban agriculture meeting...
Entrepreneurs can get help
By Kate Cole Aug 2009
Entrepreneurs starting a small business can begin the process at the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center at Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. The center is one of the...Humane Society more than pet shelter
By Pat Lewis Aug 2009
The Humane Society of Genesee County shelters homeless animals for adoption and runs a variety of pet therapy, education and community outreach programs.Executive Director David Tucker emphasizes...
Groups promoting urban farming
By Erica Woodruff Aug 2009
Several groups have joined efforts in the hope of convincing the Flint City Council to update its urban agriculture ordinances.They include the Genesee County Land Bank, Michigan State University...
Group honors deceased veterans
By Kate Cole Jul 2009
The Eastside Business Association met at Avondale Cemetery July 1 to honor our deceased soldiers. A walking memorial service and history lesson was lead by David L. Caswell who paid tribute to...Angel Food more than cake
By Kate Cole Jul 2009
Angel Food Ministries is a national nonprofit group providing groceries to families and individuals in communities such as Flint at bargain prices. The program began in 1994 in Monroe, Ga., and has...Phone tower approved
By Steve L. Onore Jul 2009
The Flint Planning Commission June 9 approved site plans and recommended that the Flint City Council approve a special regulated use for a 100-foot monopole cell phone tower for Metro PCS on Ronn...Residents help maintain East Court parks
By Kate Cole Jul 2009
Picture a lone man cutting grass in a 12-acre park using a 16-inch-cut lawn mower. Now picture several men joining him pushing their mowers in synchronization across acres of tall grass. That’s...Task force attacking signs, graffiti
By Erica Woodruff Jul 2009
Flint’s Citizens Nuisance Task Force is a group determined to clean up the city by eliminating public nuisances, such as illegal signs and graffiti.The city’s sign ordinance covers all signs...
Salvation Army helping unemployed
By Kate Cole Jun 2009
The Salvation Army of Genesee County, 211 W. Kearsley St., is offering help for families struggling to put food on the table or getting their medical prescriptions filled due to a recent job...Land Bank tries to handle foreclosed land
By Nic Custer Jun 2009
Since the organization’s inception, the Genesee County Land Bank has made it its mission to find new ways to manage tax-foreclosed properties in Flint and the county. It was started to help cut...Central closed, but future uncertain
By Erica Woodruff Jun 2009
The Flint Board of Education must decide what to do with Central High School after agreeing to close it at the end of the school year.Superintendent Linda Thompson says, “I’m not a historical...
Group discusses Flint agriculture
By Steve L. Onore May 2009
The Flint Planning Commission discussed a review on urban gardening and agriculture April 28. It approved site plans for a drive-up automatic teller machine on Atherton Road April 14.The group...
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