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Small business relief assistance available from MDEC; deadline to apply Sunday night
As part of the coronavirus federal response, the Michigan Small Business Relief program has opened up to provide immediate grant support for businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 and is seeking applications, which are due Sunday night. The program has $10 million in grants and $10 million in loans statewide to work with, according to the…
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Ride to Wellness suspends operations after driver tests positive for COVID-19
By Madeleine Graham Ride to Wellness in Flint is suspending operations immediately for two weeks, due to a driver testing positive for COVID-19, the coronavirus, according to Ed Benning, CEO of the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA). Ride to Wellness is part of the MTA’s suite of services. Benning said two additional employees are awaiting results…
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Supt. Derrick Lopez on Flint’s resilience, coming together for students: “Coronavirus must not fracture who we are”
Commentary By Dr. Derrick Jones Lopez Superintendent, Flint Community Schools The Flint community has a long and storied history of coming together to support one another. This commitment to assisting neighbors and friends has been critical throughout the water crisis, and we must continue to demonstrate unwavering support as we face a challenge that is…
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Residential trash collection continuing as scheduled, Republic confirms
The following statement came from the City of Flint this morning: Residential trash collection is continuing as scheduled in the City of Flint. Republic Services is asking only that you properly bag your trash. Their full statement is included below:
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Flint City Council, after a “social distance” livestream, will not meet again until May 10
By Tom Travis The City Council voted unanimously Monday night to not meet again until the regularly scheduled city council meeting on May 10. All committee meetings and council meetings are cancelled until then. If there is an urgent need to meet, the council agreed to have an electronic meeting. With Governor Whitmer’s “stay in…
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Text of Gov. Whitmer’s coronavirus order: stay home
Here is the full text of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order issued today that takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-21 TEMPORARY REQUIREMENT TO SUSPEND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN OR PROTECT LIFE THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IS A RESPIRATORY DISEASE THAT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS ILLNESS…
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Mott Foundation allocates $500K to coronavirus “urgent relief fund”
By Jan Worth-Nelson A $500,000 grant to a fund rapidly developed to address local coronavirus-related needs was announced Monday morning by C.S. Mott Foundation CEO and president Ridgway White. The Greater Flint Urgent Relief Fund has been established through the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and the United Way of Genesee County. Other partners in…
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Flint Mayor Neeley implores city residents to keep “sheltering in place” as county cases grow to 14
A Sunday afternoon advisory from Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley exhorts Flint residents to adhere to “self-imposed shelter in place guidelines” for themselves and their families. Neeley’s recommendation comes in light of news that there are now 14 cases of COVID-19 in Genesee County, 8 deaths in Michigan, and 1,036 cases statewide, a steep increase over…
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MTA Flint announces coronavirus fare waiver, “social distance” loading changes
By Madeleine Graham Fares for fixed bus routes and transfers on MTA Flint are being waived because of the coronavirus situation until April 6, according to CEO Ed Benning. The use of transfers has been eliminated until further notice. Benning said MTA drivers for all forms of transportation–fixed city routes, Your Ride and Ride to…
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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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