FNT: Flint News Ticker

19/03/2025

🌿 Flint Residents: Compost Collection Starts April 1! 🌿

The City of Flint’s Compost Collection runs from April 1 - November 30, 2025! A separate truck will collect yard waste on your regular trash day—just be sure to have it at the curb by 7 AM and at least 10 feet away from your regular trash.

✅ Accepted Yard Waste:
🍃 Grass clippings
🍂 Leaves
🌿 Shrubs & brush trimmings (under 6” in diameter & less than 4’ long)

🚫 Not Accepted:
❌ Sod, pet waste, dirt, rocks, trash, root balls, large branches, plastics

🎄 Christmas Trees will be collected for three weeks after Christmas!

🛑 How to Set It Out:
✅ Use paper bags (max 32 gallons) or open containers (max 32 gallons, under 50 lbs.)

Let’s keep Flint clean and green! 🌎♻️ Questions? Visit: https://www.cityofflint.com/sanitation/

17/03/2025

15/03/2025

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Join us today for the St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl! 🍀🍻

$5 wristbands are available at Sauce Italian American Kitchen starting at 4pm. All wristband proceeds will be donated to Carriage Town Ministries.

Blackstones Smokehouse
White Horse Tavern
Cork on Saginaw
Churchill's Food & Spirits
Flint Crepe Company
Market Tap
Tenacity Brewing
Soggy Bottom Bar
Torch Bar and Grill

14/03/2025

Tonight! 🎣

The national Fly Fishing Film tour is reeling into town on Friday, March 14 at the FIM Capitol Theatre in Flint.

13/03/2025

Go find your new best friend! 🐕🐈‍⬛

Genesee County Animal Control (GCAC) said it’s over capacity.

06/03/2025

A new state park that’s being developed in Flint won’t require a recreation passport to visit.

27/02/2025

The City of Flint has scheduled a Public Needs Hearing for Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Dome Auditorium. The hearing will allow the City of Flint to obtain the in-person views and input of citizens, relative to housing and community development needs, as well as other needs.

If you cannot attend, residents can also provide input by following this link and taking this brief survey:

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20/02/2025

The FlintNOW Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) has announced its first round of grant funding, distributing $1,595,000 to support programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of Flint residents. This funding represents a significant investment in the community with a second round of grants planned for 2025.

The FlintNOW Fund has awarded $1.6 million in grants to support education, healthcare, and community programs in Flint with more grants planned for 2025.

18/02/2025

Tax season is here! If you have earned income of $67,000 or less, have your taxes prepared and e-filed for free by an IRS certified volunteer.

Please visit www.unitedwaygenesee.org/vita for more information.

14/02/2025

Happy Valentines Day! 💕 We are asking all of YOU to be our Valentines. Join us at 10am for our Weekly Food and Clothing Distribution. All are welcome. Come spread some love! 💞

13/02/2025

Catholic Charities Shiawassee and Genesee Counties Warming Centers are open for the cold season. Women check in at 5pm at North End Soup Kitchen. Men check in at 5pm at Center for Hope.

05/02/2025

This Thursday, February 6th!

03/02/2025

FLINT, Mich. – A water main break affecting the area from Dort Hwy to Red Arrow Rd. east to west, and from Atherton Rd. to Hemphill Rd. north to south, has prompted the City of Flint Water Department to issue a Boil Water Advisory for that area. Residents should boil water used for cooking, drinki...

30/01/2025