The East Village Magazine – May 2025
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Flint holds Third Ward Special Primary Election today
By EVM Staff It’s voting day for residents of Flint’s Third Ward. According to a press release from Flint City Clerk Davina Donahue, all Third Ward voting precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, May 6, 2025, to fill the Flint City Council seat left vacant following Councilman Quincy Murphy’s passing in September 2024. The candidates on the ballot are: Beverly Biggs-Leavy, A.C. Dumas, LaShawn Johnson, and...
Opinion: Mott Community College Board should back up to go forward
By Paul Jordan Mott Community College (MCC) was very fortunate to enjoy two decades of relatively harmonious leadership from its two most recent presidents, Dr. Richard Shaink and Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffia. Unfortunately, we are now in a period of drama and intrigue. In my opinion, the majority of trustees on Mott’s current Board have failed in their duty to conduct the public’s business in a transparent, ethical, and...
Parks & Rec in Flint and Beyond: Chevy Commons
By Christina Collie This is the fifth in a series about parks and recreational areas to explore in Flint and surrounding areas within 20 miles, presented in no particular order. Chevy Commons Park 200 N. Chevrolet Avenue Flint, MI 48503 Hours: Dawn – Dusk Located near Kettering University in a former river valley, Chevy Commons has strong ties to the history of General Motors (GM) and Flint. This 60+ acre park was once a sprawling...
Commentary: The turmoil of Trump’s first 100 days, impact on Michigan
By Paul Rozycki With all the executive orders, reversals and delays of those orders, court rulings, and appeals of those court rulings, it’s increasingly difficult to gauge the impact of President Trump’s first 100 days. There are already over 100 lawsuits aimed at blocking the president’s executive orders, and the turmoil they’ve levied on the national and international level is increasing doubts over the United States’ global role...
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