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Porch Fest brings Flint community together in Carriage Town
FLINT, MI - Hundreds of Flint residents and visitors gathered in Carriage Town again to enjoy the local truck vendors, artists and music. For Porch Fest on Friday, July 19, the air was filled with sounds of joy and smells of local food, creating an atmosphere of excitement as the Flint community celebrated what locals had to offer.
$55 Million in Child Tax Credit Payments: Flint, Michigan Offers Up to $7,500 for Expectant Mothers
In July 2024, Flint, Michigan will provide up to $7,500 in Child Tax Credits to pregnant women and new families, with easy enrollment through the Rx Kids program to help with the costs of raising a child. Flint, MI Offering Up to $7,500 in Child Tax Credits to Support New Families According to the report […]
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Soo, Detour Village to be sites of AAM pilot project
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— An eastern Upper Peninsula project has received more than $512,000 in state funding to further Advanced Aerial Mobility technology in Michigan. AAM is a new type of transportation that uses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to move people and cargo between places not currently or easily served by surface transportation or existing aviation modes.
July 19, 2024 | This Week in Government: Prison Study Suggests Move Offender Success to LEO
Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with Gongwer, provides members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in the know on the latest legislation, policy priorities, and more. Prison Study: Move Offender Success From Corrections To LEO. New...
Flint Jazz Festival moving to Clio
CLIO, Mich. (WNEM) - The 42nd annual Flint Jazz Festival returns July 26 to 28, but this year it’ll be in Clio. Due to construction along the Flint Riverfront for the city’s first state park, the festival is moving to the Clio Amphitheatre. Greg Fiedler, president of the...
Tickets on sale now for 13th Annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Chamber Summit
BAY CITY, MI — Tickets are on sale now for the 13th Annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Chamber Summit. This year’s regional chamber summit will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Great Hall Banquet & Conference Center, 5121 Bay City Road in Midland. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Physicians Park playground in Grand Blanc now ADA accessible
Grand Blanc, MICH -- Leaders in the City of Grand Blanc say a playground in the heart of the city, always a favorite spot, is now ADA accessible. July is Disability Pride Month, and this week, children and their families started enjoying the improved play area at Physicians Park. The...
2 Women, 3 children injured in roll-over crash
MECOSTA COUNTY, MI – Two women and three children were hospitalized after being seriously injured in a roll-over crash in Deerfield Township Friday evening. Rescue crews were called at 5:42 p.m. Friday, July 19, to the area of 5 Mile Road and 155th Avenue for a report of a single-vehicle roll-over crash, according to the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office.
Charlie Woods tee times for US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club
Charlie Woods has his tee time next week for his first two rounds at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township at the U.S. Junior Amateur. Charlie, the son of Tiger Woods, is making his United States Golf Association championship debut, and will tee off at 8:28 a.m. Monday on the North Course...
Can rain sneak in before the end of the weekend?
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - What a great first half of the weekend we have been able to enjoy! More nice weather is expected, but rain chances are starting to bubble up in the data. With rain comes moisture, so the comfy weather might start to feel more July-like. This Evening/Overnight...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
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