Savannah Turbett
Flint & Genesee Playlists to Liven Up Your Day
With everyone staying home, the day can get a little quiet. The Explore Flint & Genesee editors curated playlists full of local musicians to help liven up your day. If you like Rap and R&B This playlist features songs from locals like The Dayton Family, Jon Connor and Tunde Olaniran who’s album Stranger, “fiercely addresses […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Heath Hoffman, Hoffman’s Deco Deli
During the outbreak of COVID-19, many small businesses had to close their doors to help keep the people of Flint and Genesee County safe and healthy. Other businesses remain open but have changed their business models to comply with executive orders directed by Governor Whitmer while still being able to serve the community. One business […]
Read MoreBinge on These Shows with Flint Actors
With people staying in their homes, streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime are providing entertainment for those who would typically go out. Looking to see some hometown favorites on your screen? Here are shows featuring actors from Flint and Genesee County: Brooklyn 99 One of the main actors in this Michael Schur sitcom […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: March 2020
Math at Home To help keep students learning after schools were closed in March, YouthQuest staff created math activity packets for all grade levels. These packets were sent home with YouthQuest students during meal pick-ups at individual sites. To view and download the packets, click here. All Fun and Games To encourage learning in an […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Autumn Booker
As a flight attendant for Allegiant Airlines at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Autumn Booker gets to travel the country for work. “I like having the freedom of a flexible schedule,” says Booker, an alumna of Flint Northern High School. “I can work at any time of the day and it changes […]
Read MoreEncourage Learning at Home with Reading, Interactive Notebooks
Face-to-face learning has been suspended for the remainder of the school year, but that doesn’t mean learning will stop for Michigan students. School districts have been tasked with providing remote learning opportunities over the next few months, and parents can play an important role in alleviating learning loss as well. An easy way to do […]
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