Author: East Village Magazine
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Coronavirus has arrived in Genesee County: four cases confirmed by health department today
By Jan Worth-Nelson Four cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 have been confirmed in Genesee County as of Friday morning, with the numbers expected to increase quickly as more testing becomes available, Genesee County Health Director John McKellar announced in a press conference at the county administration building. The four, with no known connections to each…
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Genesee County Health Department confirms: no case of COVID-19 in county, rumors false
Please note: THIS INFORMATION IS NO LONGER ACCURATE–As of March 20, four cases have been confirmed. See Friday’s story here. By Tom Travis and Jan Worth-Nelson After a wild day of rumors and intense media scrutiny, as of late Thursday afternoon, the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) confirmed no cases of the coronavirus have yet…
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Genesee Valley Mall leasing exec knows of no plans to close so far: coronavirus response issued
Editor’s note: Following the publication of this article, a statement was issued from the ownership and management teams of Genesee Valley Center responding to the COVID-19 situation. Further details describing specific measures being taken at the property are available here. The statement is as follows: “For now, the property will remain open under the new measures until otherwise…
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Flint Community Schools food distribution times have changed, info listed here
New update as of March 24: The food distribution sites have been reduced from 24 to 7. The 7 remaining are Northwestern, Brownell/Holmes, Berston Field House, Potter, Durant-Tuuri-Mott, Freeman, Southwestern. See addresses below. See updated information on food distribution times — changed to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for BOTH breakfast and lunch. Details updated…
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Coronavirus updates: Ruth Mott Foundation offices closed to visitors; business continues
The following statement has been received from the Ruth Mott Foundation, clarifying that their offices–including Applewood–are closed to visitors but that the Foundation will continue business, most staff working remotely. Proposal deadline changes and community meeting postponements detailed below. Dear Partners and Community Members, “It seems that news related to COVID-19 is changing rapidly by…
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City of Flint launches webpage with coronavirus community resources
The City of Flint today announced it has set up a webpage to help residents find and connect with coronavirus services. City Hall itself will be closed temporarily starting Tuesday, March 17, but according to the press release, city services will continue and phones will continue to be answered. Here is the city’s press statement:…
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Coronavirus update: Two McCree programs—Stylistics, Youth Arts Explosion—postponed
The following two postponements were announced today from the New McCree Theatre: “Due to Governor Whitmer’s advisory requsting Michigan citizens to avoid gatherings of 100 people or more as a means of preventing the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, McCree Theatre is postponing its Stylistics’ concert, originally scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020, until further…
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Flint City Hall closing to the public Tuesday because of COVID-19: Neeley recommends limits on gathering size
The City of Flint tonight issued a statement saying Flint City Hall will temporarily close to the public Tuesday, March 17, due to “the continuing spread of COVID-19.” The statement also said Mayor Sheldon Neeley recommends all local businesses, places of worship and other gathering spaces “voluntarily limit the size of their gatherings,” indicating the…
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Review: For coronavirus “Cuckoo’s Nest,” the uneasily relevant show went on — and then got cancelled
By Patsy Isenberg It’s ironic how in sync “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Flint Repertory Theatre’s (The Rep’s) Elgood blackbox stage last Friday (the 13th, as it happened) echoed how it seems so many of us were feeling that day. It was the opening night for the show. I kept checking the theatre’s…
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Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music coronavirus closures announced
The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA)and the FIA Art School will be closed through April 5, according to a statement issued Saturday. The Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) part of the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) will be closed for three weeks. More details from both the FIA and the FIM–and regarding the Flint…
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