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Flint Gears Up for 50th Anniversary of the World’s largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Flint, renowned as a basketball mecca, will host the 50th anniversary of the world's largest 3-on-3 tournament, marking a monumental occasion. The Salvation Army LIFE Center eagerly anticipates its inaugural hosting, drawing teams, spectators, players, and partners from across the globe to celebrate this milestone on the Gus Macker World Tour.
Comma Bookstore & Social Hub asks community for assistance to remain open
FLINT, Mich.— The only Black-owned bookstore in Flint faces the struggles of a changing economy. Comma Bookstore & Social Hub located on W 2nd St. in Flint has been open for almost four years. The bookstore has provided a safe space for community activists and a platform for local...
Indiana Michigan Power seeks more clean-energy generation resources in Michigan
Indiana Michigan Power Co. (I&M) has filed plans with Michigan regulators for additional generation resources — including solar, wind, and natural gas — to ensure customers’ future energy needs are met. “I&M is committed to ... Read More » The post Indiana Michigan Power seeks more clean-energy generation resources in Michigan appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
GearUp2Lead to visit all nine wards to connect with Flint kids and families
FLINT, Mich.—Flint families are able to receive resources about support services during the city-wide tour. GearUp2Lead has began their 9-ward tour across Flint to connect high schoolers and families with resources. The non-profit organization will provide attendees with education options, employment opportunities and support services essential for success. The...
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
Claressa Shields July 27 Detroit Fight Has a Lot at Stake
The T-rex of Flint is returning to Michigan to terrorize the masses once more. The three-time undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa “GWOAT” Shields will be looking to make history later this month at her fight in the Little Ceaser’s Arena against the current WBC women’s heavyweight world champion, Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Hosted by the fight streaming platform DAZN, the two fighters will compete not only for the WBC women’s heavyweight belt but also for the vacant WBO light heavyweight belt. A victory for Sheilds would mean that she would be the first four-division title champion ever in women’s boxing. Fighting for such high stakes in a new weight class might intimidate a lesser boxer, but for Shields, it’ll be a chance to showcase to the world her true power.
Why Stopping Algorithmic Inequality Requires Taking Race Into Account
In 2019, Michigan lawmakers banned car insurance companies from using certain “non-driving” characteristics, like zip codes or credit scores, to calculate the price of their customers’ coverage. The reform was meant to prevent companies from upcharging certain customers on attributes not directly based on how well they drive, which is especially important when drivers in the predominantly Black city of Detroit have long paid the highest insurance prices in the country.
Report: How kids are taught to read in Michigan varies widely
In the thick of the science of reading movement, the kind of reading lessons a Michigan student receives largely depends on the public school they attend, according to a new report. Some of the materials used most in reading lessons across Michigan elementary schools are not highly rated, found a new report released...
Democrats are banking on outperforming Biden in key Senate races
DETROIT — When President Joe Biden held a rally here last week and soaked up the adoration of supporters, scores of prominent Michigan Democrats joined him — with one notable exception: Rep. Elissa Slotkin, the party’s top candidate in a must-win Senate race. The rally came in...
Vote for Your Favorite State Police Cruiser Photo
The Michigan State Police are trying to claim the title of best looking state police cruiser. The annual competition sees cruisers from state police agencies across the country trying to outdo each other in a photo contest. This year, the Michigan State Police cruiser, affectionately known as the Blue Goose, is shown in a photo parked in front of the entrance to the Electric Forest Musci festival in Rothbury on the west side of the state. The 13 states voted to have the best looking cruisers will have the photos added to the 2025 American Association of State Troopers wall calendar.
Recalls filed against 3 Mott Community College trustees for voting in interim president
FLINT, MI – Recall petitions have been filed against three Mott Community College Board of Education Trustees after each voted to approve an interim president without experience in higher education. Trustees Wendy Wolcott, Janet Couch and John Daly were each targeted for a recall after Flint resident Patrick Hayes...
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
Meet the finalists for the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
West Michigan entrepreneurs and business owners will be honored during the Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award ceremony from 5-7 p.m. on July 25 at Grand Valley’s Muskegon Innovation Hub. This year’s finalists comprise a cross section of industries from advanced technologies like AI to outdoor recreation and entertainment...
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