Trump holds first event since an apparent assassination attempt while Harris does a rare interview
Flint, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday made his first public appearance since Sunday’s second apparent assassination attempt against him with an overflow crowd chanting “God bless Trump!” and “Fight, Fight, Fight” as U.S. Secret Service agents surrounded the stage to protect the Republican presidential nominee. “It’s been a great experience,” Trump…
Trump and Harris hitting battleground states
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential election campaigning revs back up Tuesday, with Donald Trump heading to Michigan and Vice President Kamala Harris answering questions at a forum for Black journalists in Pennsylvania — even as…
Upcoming workshops to help Flint residents make informed voting decisions
Flint, MI – There will be two upcoming workshops at the Gloria Coles Public Library to help residents make informed…
Donald Trump makes his way to Flint as his campaign for president continues
Flint, MI — Former President Donald J. Trump, will hold a Town Hall at the Dort Financial Center in Flint,…
Officials eye May 2025 completion date for MSU project in Flint
Flint, MI – Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine is in the final stretch of completing the newest addition…
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Government
Online bill pay restored, City of Flint continues to recover from cyber attack
Flint, MI — The City of Flint has restored online bill pay services following an August cyber attack. According to a Sept. 6, 2024 press release…
Flint redesigns network after cyber attack
Flint, MI – The City of Flint has installed a completely redesigned network, including next generation firewalls, to deter future…
Progress made to restore Flint services after cyber attack
Flint, MI — Officials are still working to restore city services after a cyber attack this month. Flint City Administrator…
Flint City Council allocates $400k from opioid funds
Flint, MI – Flint City Council voted to allocate $400,000 from the state-allotted Opioid Settlement Funds to the Office of…
Education
Genesee Intermediate School District to fill Board of Education vacancy
Flint, MI — Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is currently accepting applications from those interested in becoming a member of the GISD Board of Education. A…
Kettering students start college career with community cleanup
Flint, MI — Nearly 200 Kettering University students began their academic journey by participating in several community cleanup projects in…
UM-Flint professor receives $560K grant to improve online safety through technology
Flint, MI — University of Michigan-Flint professor Douglas Zytko recently received a $567,968 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation…
Kettering University awarded $40K grant for enhanced lab facilities
Flint, MI — Kettering University has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Margaret Dunning Foundation to enhance its Intelligence…
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Health
GHS to host open house in new space
Flint, MI — Genesee Health System (GHS) will host a community open house for the new GHS Main Campus on Friday, September 13, from 2 to…
Communities First President and CEO named to Crain’s Detroit Business’ Notable Black Business Leaders
Flint, MI – Glenn Wilson, Co-Founder and President and CEO of Communities First, Inc. (CFI), has been honored as one…
Get paid to watch the game
Flint Beat is seeking a passionate and dedicated Sports Stringer to cover local sports in Flint, Michigan. As a Sports…
The Good Beans Cafe is set to throw its annual Woodstock festival
Flint, MI – The Good Beans Cafe will host its 21st annual one-day festival, Goodstock ‘24, on Saturday, Sept. 7,…