Savannah Turbett
On the Job: Emily Hall
In her junior year at Flushing High School, Emily Hall graduated from TeenQuest. That following spring, she interviewed with Genesee County Parks during the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) job fair and landed a job as a marketing intern. “When I first started with Genesee County Parks, I wanted to be a teacher,” says Hall. “But […]
Read MoreFlint City Bucks Putting Flint on the Map
The Flint City Bucks have been making waves since their inaugural season as a downtown Flint team. The USL League two team will attempt to win their fourth national championship this Saturday against Reading United at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 3 at Atwood Stadium. Tickets for Saturday’s match are $15 VIP reserved, $10 Adult GA […]
Read More5 Things to Do This Weekend in Flint & Genesee
There are plenty of ways to spend a weekend in Flint & Genesee. Here are five events to attend this weekend in Flint & Genesee. Flint Alley Fest For the ninth year, Flint Alley Fest is gracing Buckham and Brush alley in downtown Flint on July 13. Music, vendors, food and drinks will line the […]
Read MoreSweet Songs of Summer: Check Out These Outdoor Concerts
Making the most out of the summer means enjoying the summer weather. Concerts in the park are a great way to get outdoors while enjoying local music. Here are the places you can catch an outdoor concert this summer: Clio Amphitheater Tuesday, July 9 – Tuesday, August 13, Clio Amphitheater hosts a summer concert series. […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Ashley McCloud
Ashley McCloud became interested in serving her community while working on the Alternative Breaks Leadership Team at the University of Michigan-Flint. There, she served as an executive board member and helped plan service learning trips. She has continued this commitment to service with AmeriCorps VISTA, an organization of national service programs that allow volunteers to […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee: Manal Saab, SGCS
About 25 years ago, Manal Saab was working for MetroHealth Medical Systems in an impoverished, but familiar, neighborhood when she was jumped by a group of young people. “I was too comfortable because I knew the community,” says Saab. “I was surprised it actually happened to me.” She was about eight months pregnant at the […]
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