Bill to change “Good Time” policy for incarcerated prisoners focus of Michigan Justice Advocacy event Saturday, Oct. 9
Oct08

Bill to change “Good Time” policy for incarcerated prisoners focus of Michigan Justice Advocacy event Saturday, Oct. 9

By Tom Travis In the last 40 years, Michigan’s prison population has ballooned 71 percent, with State expenditures on prisons and the incarcerated also jumping from $330 million to $2.4 billion — an average of $44,000 per prisoner per year. These are among facts that the The Michigan Justice Advocacy (MJA) organization hopes to highlight in a Saturday, Oct. 9 event  to draw support and awareness to Michigan Senate Bill...

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Commentary: City Council election crucial to Flint’s future — Vote Nov. 2! Don’t put it off!
Sep29

Commentary: City Council election crucial to Flint’s future — Vote Nov. 2! Don’t put it off!

By Paul Rozycki Update: EVM has learned that Chris Del Morone is a write-in candidate in Ward 6. We have added his name below and apologize for this omission.  Recently a scheduled forum hosted by write-in candidates Tanya Rison (1st Ward), and Lakeisha Tureaud (7th Ward), presented a worrisome portent for the Nov. 2 city council election. The meeting, where voters could have a chance to meet write-in candidates for the Flint City...

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Flint Repertory Theatre returns to the stage Oct.  8 with Beckett absurdist comedy
Sep29

Flint Repertory Theatre returns to the stage Oct. 8 with Beckett absurdist comedy

By Patsy Isenberg After eighteen months of no live theatre indoors in Flint, the Flint Repertory Theatre (The Rep) begins its 2021-2022 season with a production of the absurdist comedy “Happy Days.” The play opens with an 8 p.m. Oct. 8 performance, with a run of eight more performances through Oct. 17.  All audience members will be required to wear masks and present either proof of vaccination or negative results of a COVID test....

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This Month in the Village:  September Features
Sep03

This Month in the Village: September Features

In the Village, the month of September features a car show, Bikes on the Bricks, The Artwalk, and much more: SeptCalendarPrint Click here for a larger view

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This Month in the Village: July Events

July events, in and around Flint, feature sports, music, dance, and much more: July Online Calendar

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This Month in the Village: June features art, music, car shows

June Calendar Print-2

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