Savannah Turbett
On the Job: Jessica Fittante
Jessica Fittante has always dreamed of working in the fashion industry. “My goal is to have my own fashion line one day,” says Fittante, a TeenQuest alumna who graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 2016. “I want to do a line that is eco-friendly with a high-fashion look.” To accomplish her goal, Fittante is […]
Read MoreLocal Resource Spotlight: CHEA Adult Skill Center
Flint and Genesee County is home to hundreds of community organizations that are working to positively impact the residents who live here. This series aims to put a spotlight on some of those agencies and nonprofits. The Center for Higher Educational Achievement is the brainchild of Dr. Marsay Wells-Strozier, a Flint native whose experience teaching […]
Read MoreFlint Promise Now Accepting Applications for Winter Semester
Calling all 2018 high school graduates: Are you a Flint resident starting college this winter? Or did you enroll at Mott Community College this fall without applying for Flint Promise? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be eligible to apply for the Flint Promise scholarship, which is awarded twice each […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Sites Celebrate, Advocate with ‘Lights On Afterschool’
During the school year, thousands of children go unsupervised between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. –around the same time that YouthQuest operates its program. However, afterschool programs like YouthQuest aren’t just a place for students to hang out after classes end. The program offers students academic support, including STEM projects as well […]
Read MoreCoffee City: Best Places to Get Coffee in Flint & Genesee
In late 2017, Awesome Mitten named Flint, Michigan Coffee City. From coffee manufacturers and roasters to small cafés, Flint knows its brew. If you are looking for a coffee experience in Flint & Genesee, here are the places to go: Café Rhema This 1920’s style café in the heart of downtown Flint features specialty coffee […]
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