Savannah Turbett
Going Remote with TeenQuest and Summer Youth Initiative
For the first time in TeenQuest history, students have completed the pre-employment program via computer and phone rather than in-person. The change in format came in response to the coronavirus outbreak, which has kept students at home since March 16. “By the time Governor Whitmer announced the initial closing of K-12 school buildings in Michigan, […]
Read MoreOutdoor Activities You Can Do at a Distance in Flint & Genesee
Feeling stuck inside? With the recent Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order, individuals are encouraged to shelter in place. However, you can still enjoy the great outdoors while keeping a safe, six-foot distance from other people. Here are three things you can do to in Flint and Genesee County: Hiking Genesee County is home to […]
Read MoreWhere to Find Food To-Go for St. Patrick’s’ Day
In light of the temporary shut down of restaurants and bars, many Flint and Genesee County restaurants are serving carry-out and curbside service to help provide food for locals. Here are some of the places you can find Irish favorites for your St. Patrick’s Day meal. Hoffman’s Deco Deli Downtown Flint, Hoffman’s Deco Deli is […]
Read MoreLocal Women-Owned Businesses in Flint & Genesee
In honor of Women’s History Month, Explore Flint & Genesee is honoring women making history in our region by supporting them. Here are some women-owned businesses you can support in the area. Blondie’s Food & Spirits On Hill Road in Flint Township, Blondie’s Food & Spirits has a unique menu of classic meals and family […]
Read MoreThree Things You Didn’t Know About Flint, Michigan
Guest blog post by Sherry Trautman Did you know Flint Michigan is home to a famous treehouse that was featured on Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters? I was intrigued, and a little starstruck, so I ventured to For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum to see this architectural wonder for myself. During the early planning phases, For-Mar determined […]
Read MoreFlint Promise hosts informational meeting as program embarks on third year
Now in his second year at Mott Community College, Grant Morrison is in the process of determining his next steps. “Like a lot of college students, I floated around my first year and didn’t really know what I wanted to do,” Morrison says. “Then I took some electrical classes and really enjoyed it. I’m now […]
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