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Mike Duggan's exit from governor's race shifts local voter dynamics
30+ min ago (409+ words) Written by Tanya Terry Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced on May 21 that he was ending his campaign for governor of Michigan. Duggan, who was running as an independent candidate, is best known for leading Detroit out of the largest…...
FIM Season Reveal celebrates upcoming highlights to thrill attendees " The Courier News
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (863+ words) A packed house was at FIM Whiting Auditorium May 18 for the FIM 26-27 Season Reveal, where overarching themes of creativity, collaboration and curiosity for the season were celebrated. "People come out, and it's a party," said Rodney Lontine, president and CEO…...
Flint City Councilman Leon El-Alamin's felony assault trial rescheduled to June " The Courier News
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (267+ words) Flint City Councilman Leon El-Alamin was scheduled to appear in Genesee County Circuit Court before Judge Carrie Hanible on Wednesday, March 20, 2026, for the start of his trial on felony assault for intent to do great bodily harm less than murder…...
K-12 youth from across the country to pitch bold ideas in Flint at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge finals June 15-16
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (602+ words) Flint " Kids and teens from 22 states are moving on to the final phase of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge after judges selected the top 60 business ideas and social solutions to advance. Each semifinalist submission " created by one to three students…...
City of Flint to hold "Lunch & Learn" Series on potentially avoiding probate and estate & life planning at Mays Senior and Community Center " The Courier News
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (265+ words) FLINT, Mich. " The City of Flint's Office of Public Health is inviting residents to participate in a new educational Lunch & Learn series focused on helping individuals and families prepare for the future through estate and life planning. Facilitated by Ashley…...
Following fatal shooting of 9-Year-Old Tyhari Knox in sleep, community demands justice " The Courier News
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (299+ words) Written by Tanya Terry At a press conference held in front of the home Councilwoman Tonya Burns said they can no longer go to, the parents of 9-year-old Tyhari Knox spoke emotionally about losing their daughter to gun violence. Knox's…...
Flint Native Trey Mc Kenney honored at community celebration for national basketball championship success with University of Michigan " The Courier News
1+ week, 2+ day ago (524+ words) After being part of the winning team for 2026 NCAA National Championship, University of Michigan shooting guard Trey Mc Kenney was honored at a Trey Day event in Flint. The event celebrated his contributions to sports in the community. "Being around…...
Mental health & empowerment experience brings healing, leadership and community connection to Flint
1+ week, 2+ day ago (341+ words) Flint, MI " On May 9, 2026, women from across the Flint community gathered at Empowered Believers Church for the "Women's Mental Health & Empowerment Experience," a mother & daughter brunch focused on healing, leadership, mental wellness and empowerment during Mental Health Awareness Month. Hosted…...
The Flint Southernaires awarded Michigan Cultural Heritage Award
1+ week, 2+ day ago (167+ words) The Flint Southernaires celebrated 60 years of gospel soul at their concert on April 19, 2026, at Macedonia MBC. They were surprised to be awarded the Michigan Cultural Heritage Award, in the category of "traditional quartet Gospel singing" at the concert. The award…...
Flint Seniors invited to free hands-on device help event on May 15
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