Sports Beat: Bucks end regular season division champs, playoff wins propel team to USL2 semifinals
By Harold C. Ford “The chemistry of this team has been fantastic from day one.” – Costa Papista, president, Flint City Bucks A 2-0 defeat by division rival Midwest United FC (Grand Rapids) on July 2 dislodged the Flint City Bucks from first place in the Great Lakes Division of the United States Soccer League Two (USL2) – but only temporarily. The Bucks regained the division’s top spot with a 3-1 win over division opponent FC Macomb...
Ann Manko named as Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Interim Executive Director
By EVM Staff Flint’s public library has named Ann Manko its interim executive director, effective July 11, 2025. The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Board of Trustees appointed Manko, who will be stepping into the role following the departure of Taliah Abdullah. Abdullah served as the library’s executive director from July 2023 to June 30, 2025. According to the library’s press release on her appointment, Manko...
The East Village Magazine – June/July 2025
The combined June and July edition of East Village Magazine is now available online! Dive into the latest stories, community updates, and local insights before it hits newsstands. Check out the electronic edition today and stay connected with all that’s happening in Flint’s East Village. View...
Findings of year-long Flint area immigration study revealed
By Harold C. Ford On June 12, 2025, the International Center of Greater Flint (ICGF) revealed the findings of its roughly year-long study to determine the extent to which the Flint community is welcoming of immigrant populations. Key findings of the study were presented to some 50 persons during a meeting at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library by lead researcher Sasha Drummond-Lewis (Sociology, UM-Flint). “Flint is already a...
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Flint
By EVM Staff While Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday for just four years, it’s been a celebrated tradition in Flint for over 50. If you haven’t yet made plans – or if you’d like to make a few more – here’s a list of events this week to honor the end of slavery in the United States: Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth at the Flint Children’s Museum 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Flint Children’s Museum (1602 University Ave.,...
2025 season underway for Flint City Bucks and Flint City AFC
By Harold C. Ford The Flint City Bucks, Flint’s men’s semi-professional soccer team, began the 2025 season undefeated through their first three matches, besting opponents six goals to none. The Bucks then suffered their first defeat in a 2-0 shutout loss to Midwest United FC on June 4. The Flint City AFC women’s team also started the 2025 campaign with three wins and no losses while outscoring their opposition 12 goals to one. ...
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