Category: Features
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East Village Magazine – July 2016
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The August primary: not as much fun as a barrel of monkeys, but probably more important
Commentary by Paul Rozycki I planned on writing about the upcoming Republican national convention, the desperate attempts to block Donald Trump’s nomination, Trump’s latest outbursts and how it all promises to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys. However, I’ve since learned that the monkeys are deeply offended and resent the comparison to Trump.…
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New downtown gallery providing permanent home to Mott-Warsh collection
By Nic Custer A collection of more than 600 art works from the African diaspora, from Jacob Lawrence to Dawoud Bey, has a new permanent home in downtown Flint. A free gallery housing the Mott-Warsh art collection had its grand opening during June’s Art Walk. Works by about 185 artists, including Lawrence, Kara Walker, Nick…
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“Gallery on the Go” cleaning up Flint, brightening minds one mural at a time
by Lori Nelson Savage A new program in Flint started by giving young people an opportunity to paint on buildings. But soon it became clear Gallery on the Go also is delivering lessons in technique, self-confidence, respect, and community pride. In the meantime, Gallery on the Go murals are brightening up many Flint buildings. Sandra…
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Michigan Activities Pass opens doors to state parks, museums, five Flint sites
By Kayla Chappell Starting with a library card, a free program is offering Michigan families admission to state parks, museums, and discounts to other summer events such as the Michigan Renaissance Festival. The Michigan Activities Pass (MAP), introduced in 2007, had only offered museum destinations but now has combined with the state Park and Read…
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News Briefs June 30-July 5: Get muddy at Bluebell Beach, see Movies Under the Stars
By Anne Trelfa Play in the Mud July 2 This Saturday, July 2, is International Mud Day. Genesee County Parks and Recreation invites the public to celebrate at Bluebell Beach by getting muddy. This free event, located at the north end of the park, 5500 Bray Rd., is open to all ages and abilities, 1-3 p.m.…
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“Filtered water” green light draws alarm, reassurance from community partners
By Jan Worth-Nelson The announcement issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency that Flint’s water is now safe for all populations and all uses, if filtered — a dramatic shift from the status quo understanding since January — drew responses of surprise, alarm, annoyance and reassurance from about 80 community partners at the Flint Water…
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News Briefs June 19-30: Music in the Parks series begins, lead-fighting foods workshops offered
By Anne Trelfa Music in the Parks free summer concert series 2016 begins The Music In The Parks Free Summer Concert Series 2016 begins Saturday June 25. First in the series features the Flint Symphony Orchestra and the Flint Jubilee Chorale performing at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Village. Lawn seating is available free to all…
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EPA identifies “significant challenges” to long-term Flint water quality in memo to Snyder, Weaver
By Jan Worth-Nelson Flint faces significant “long-term challenges” that need to be tackled to assure safe drinking water, according to a strongly-worded memo from Gina McCarthy, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, delivered today to Gov. Rick Snyder and Flint Mayor Karen Weaver. The letter states the city’s water system is too big for the…
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Donated checks to city “never cashed,” Mayor Weaver’s chief of staff says
By Jan Worth-Nelson Checks made out to the City of Flint as donations after the water crisis broke this year “have never been cashed,” Steve Branch, Mayor Karen Weaver’s chief of staff, told community partners in the Flint Water Recovery Group at a meeting today at City Hall. “To tell you the truth, they are sitting…
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