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Major Eyesore on Center Road in Burton Finally Demolished
A major eyesore on Center Road in Burton is finally no more. If your daily commute takes you down Center Road in Burton, you've probably noticed it narrows to one lane heading north in front of Meijer due to construction. And you’ve likely spotted that the long-abandoned Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders building is no longer standing.
WATCH LIVE: Kamala Harris holds campaign rally in Flint, Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a campaign rally in Flint, Michigan, just over a month before Election Day. Harris is expected to speak around 6 p.m. Friday. Michigan is a key battleground state for both Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Cook Political Report considers it a toss-up, and in the RealClearPolitics polling average, Harris leads […]
Residents enjoy fall fun at Flint’s historic Applewood estate
FLINT, MI -- The historic Charles Stewart Mott Estate welcomed the community to celebrate the fall season and Applewood history during the annual Fall Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 5. From African drum and dance to free samples of heritage apples grown on the property, the free event attracted hundreds. If...
Newark’s lead pipe scandal sparks comparisons to Flint water crisis
Newark, New Jersey‘s once-celebrated Lead Line Replacement Program, hailed as a model for national infrastructure reform, now faces scrutiny amid allegations of fraud — inviting unavoidable comparisons to the devastating Flint, Michigan water crisis. In both cities, promises to fix critical water infrastructure were undermined by systemic failures, raising concerns about oversight, accountability and the long-term health risks to residents.
Harris meets with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan
Vice President Harris met with leaders from the Muslim and Arab American community while in Flint, Mich., on Friday amid the ongoing war in the Middle East and shrinking support for Democrats from the community. Harris traveled to Michigan this week for campaign events and ahead of her Flint rally, she “met briefly” with the…
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