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November 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_14356" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] Thanksgiving will be celebrated this year on November 24, which means it will be here before you know it. Although our region has been damaged by the Flint Water Crisis, there are many things for which our community can be thankful. Let me share a few of them with you.… Read More 

November 2, 2016 For “First Friday’s” at Longway in the Flint Cultural Center, join the planetarium staff on Nov. 4 for its rendition of the world’s most popular game show, Jeopardy Night! Come test your knowledge against the rest of the contestants in six common Jeopardy categories. Doors open 5:30 p.m. and event starts 6 p.m. For more information, visit… Read More 

November 2, 2016 Many people are familiar with the General Educational Development (GED) tests, which – if passed – provide high school credentials for test takers. Up until January 2014, this was the only option of its kind for individuals without a high school diploma. Over the past two years, however, some states began administering two alternatives: the High School… Read More 

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November 2, 2016 Considering that Flint & Genesee Certified Tourism Ambassadors are trained about the region’s history and current attractions, we asked some local CTAs what attractions and events they would recommend checking out this month. Here’s what they had to say: “I would definitely recommend that they make dinner reservations at Blackstone’s Pub & Grill and try their Irish onion… Read More