Genesee County Health Department confirms: no case of COVID-19 in county, rumors false
Please note: THIS INFORMATION IS NO LONGER ACCURATE--As of March 20, four cases have been confirmed. See Friday's story here. By Tom Travis and Jan Worth-Nelson After a wild day of rumors and intense media scrutiny, as of late Thursday afternoon, the Genesee County...
Mayor, county public health official and school superintendent update Flint residents during pandemic
By Tom Travis In a press conference today, it was announced that essential city services will remain in place, that water is being distributed at Help Centers in the city, that residents can have their water reconnected and that locations, times and distribution sites...
Genesee Valley Mall leasing exec knows of no plans to close so far: coronavirus response issued
Editor's note: Following the publication of this article, a statement was issued from the ownership and management teams of Genesee Valley Center responding to the COVID-19 situation. Further details describing specific measures being taken at the property are...
Somber vibes for St. Paddy’s Day celebrations during the coronavirus pandemic
By Tom Travis Slainte! The St. Paddy's Day vibes are nuanced this year with the outbreak of the coronavirus--and that Irish toast, which means "health!" was perhaps never more appropriate. Flint, the nation and the world are reacting to a near complete shutdown of...
Flint Community Schools food distribution times have changed, info listed here
New update as of March 24: The food distribution sites have been reduced from 24 to 7. The 7 remaining are Northwestern, Brownell/Holmes, Berston Field House, Potter, Durant-Tuuri-Mott, Freeman, Southwestern. See addresses below. See updated information on food...
Coronavirus updates: Ruth Mott Foundation offices closed to visitors; business continues
The following statement has been received from the Ruth Mott Foundation, clarifying that their offices--including Applewood--are closed to visitors but that the Foundation will continue business, most staff working remotely. Proposal deadline changes and community...
City of Flint launches webpage with coronavirus community resources
The City of Flint today announced it has set up a webpage to help residents find and connect with coronavirus services. City Hall itself will be closed temporarily starting Tuesday, March 17, but according to the press release, city services will continue and phones...
Coronavirus update: Two McCree programs—Stylistics, Youth Arts Explosion—postponed
The following two postponements were announced today from the New McCree Theatre: "Due to Governor Whitmer's advisory requsting Michigan citizens to avoid gatherings of 100 people or more as a means of preventing the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, McCree Theatre...
Censured Councilperson Mays, attorney make case against city council
By Tom Travis At a Saturday press conference inside the Hasselbring Senior Center in Flint’s north end, the attorney for censured 1st Ward Councilperson Eric Mays, Steve Haney said, “What I’m here for today is not an Eric Mays issue-- it’s an issue for 8,000 folks who...
Flint City Hall closing to the public Tuesday because of COVID-19: Neeley recommends limits on gathering size
The City of Flint tonight issued a statement saying Flint City Hall will temporarily close to the public Tuesday, March 17, due to "the continuing spread of COVID-19." The statement also said Mayor Sheldon Neeley recommends all local businesses, places of worship and...
Review: For coronavirus “Cuckoo’s Nest,” the uneasily relevant show went on — and then got cancelled
By Patsy Isenberg It’s ironic how in sync “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Flint Repertory Theatre’s (The Rep’s) Elgood blackbox stage last Friday (the 13th, as it happened) echoed how it seems so many of us were feeling that day. It was the opening night for the...
Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music coronavirus closures announced
The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA)and the FIA Art School will be closed through April 5, according to a statement issued Saturday. The Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) part of the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) will be closed for three weeks. More details from...
ICGF International Women’s Day observance cancelled because of coronavirus
The Monday, March 16 observance of International Women's Day has been cancelled, according to Phyllis Sykes, media contact for the International Center of Greater Flint. It was to have featured U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and had been moved to the Flint Farmers'...
More cancellations: Woodside Church, Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
In person worship cancelled at Woodside--statement received today: Based on recommendations from the Michigan Dept of Health and Human Services and our UCC [United Church of Christ] Michigan Conference, Woodside Church is suspending all activities including Sunday...
Flint Community Schools to provide meals, laptops, “learning packets” in coronavirus response
Two meals a day, Google Chromebooks, and 'learning packets" will be provided to Flint public school students throughout the coronavirus school closure, Flint Community Schools Superintendent Derrick Lopez announced today. Flint schools were at first closed Friday and...
State execs tout census benefits, urgency to Flint in E-Town Hall
By Tom Travis Three of Michigan's four executive elected officers, Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson came to Flint this week to highlight, with local officials on hand, the importance and...
Coronavirus updates: Sloan Museum closed through March 20
The following statement arrived today from the Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium: Closed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the state of emergencies declared by both the State of Michigan and the City of Flint, Sloan Museum and...
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Mayor declares “city-wide emergency,” announces water shutoffs to be reconnected
By Tom Travis In an evolving response during two press conferences Thursday, Mayor Sheldon Neeley declared Flint is under a "citywide emergency health alert" because of the coronavirus and announced residences that have had their water shut off will be reconnected....
More coronavirus cancellations: ArtWalk/Buckham Gallery, College Cultural Neighborhood Association
In the latest coronavirus updates, cancellation announcements have arrived this evening from both Buckham Gallery, including cancellations of part of Friday's Art Walk; and from the College Cultural Neighborhood Association (CCNA) which has cancelled its March 19 and...
Coronavirus update: Flint Institute of Music suspends events, performances of audiences more than 100
Late today, March 12, the Flint Institute of Music issued a statement saying it is suspending all events and performances of 100 people or more for the next 30 days. See President and CEO Rodney Lontine's statement below: Dear Patron, We reached out to you...
Coronavirus updates from Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium
Here is the COVID-19 response from the Sloan Museum at Courtland and Longway Planetarium: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Plan Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium are currently open to the public, and will continue to closely monitor the latest developments regarding...
City of Flint issues emergency health alerts to residents for coronavirus
The City of Flint has issued the following alerts in light of the corona virus situation: "The City of Flint is issuing an emergency health alert to all residents to raise awareness of and slow the spread of coronavirus disease. “The City of Flint is working closely...
City Council Beat: City Council postpones vote on marijuana ordinances as citizens speak
By Coner Segren The Flint City Council voted 5-2 Monday to postpone voting on whether to adopt three ordinances regulating marijuana businesses in the city. The vote came after several residents raised concerns about potential marijuana dispensaries proximity to...
