“Miracles and Glory Abound”: Artwork of Vanessa German at FIA through April 20
By Harold C. Ford Editor’s Note: EVM staff writer Harold C. Ford also is a provisional docent at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) and was present in a dual capacity during a walk-through of Vanessa German’s new exhibit at the FIA Jan. 25. Miracles and Glory Abound opened to the general public Jan. 27. “The future belongs to the human beings who have the creativity and the courage to live inside the truth.” …Vanessa German, 2017...
Flint City Hall closed for second day Thursday because of weather
This just in from Candice Mushatt, City of Flint public information officer: “FLINT, Mich. — Please be advised that due to extremely cold temperatures the Flint Municipal Center (City Hall) will be closed starting Thursday, Jan. 31 and will remain closed until 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. All essential employees should report to the office as usual. Residents are asked to stay off of the roads unless absolutely necessary and to...
City Ethics and Accountability Board plods through formative stages: no ombudsman yet
By Meghan Christian The Flint Ethics and Accountability Board (EAB) has passed another month since it was established by the new City Charter 18 months ago without hiring an ombudsman, one of the group’s main jobs. But the group did welcome a new member, addressed potential issues with accepting complaints, and discussed plans for 2019 during their brief meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Absent from the meeting were Fourth Ward appointee...
Flint City Council January update: Struggling for civility, council ousts Mays as finance committee chair
By Meghan Christian As 2018 ended, some members of Flint City Council (FCC) expressed hope that the new year would bring a new attitude to the city’s governing body and that they would be able to leave many of their divisions behind. But it became clear by the conclusion of the first month of 2019 that this would be a difficult goal. Mays removed as finance chair Perhaps the most dramatic action of the council in January was the...
No waste collection in Flint Wednesday, Thursday Jan. 30-31 due to frigid temps
Just received from Candice Mushatt, City of Flint Communications Director Waste Collection Suspended for Wednesday Jan.30 and Thursday Jan. 31 Due to Inclement Weather Due to inclement weather conditions waste services for Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 and Thursday, Jan, 31, for the City of Flint will be delayed this week due to the National Weather Service wind chill warning regarding dangerously low, below-zero temperatures starting at...
Feb. 23 “Unity in Diversity” celebration offers interfaith artistry to increase understanding
“Unity In Diversity,” an interfaith and intercultural festival, will celebrate diversity in Flint beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, 4800 Saginaw St. The 4th annual event features local artists and performers. Co-founder Muna Jondy, Flint-based attorney and member of the Flint Islamic Center, said, “something artistic” is what the community needs in the midst of tension around...
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