East Village Magazine

18/08/2024

There are certain things that can only happen in shared spaces of apartment complexes — some good, some less good.

August 2024 Village Life: https://wp.me/p6Ue43-bmG
🖊: Kate Stockrahm

14/08/2024

After the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention, and the turmoil over President Biden remaining on the Democratic ticket and subsequently leaving the race, it’s been difficult to focus on any political topic other than the presidential election this summer.

But as the Supreme Court entered recess in late June, it left us with a legacy of major rulings that may be just as significant as those recent events.

🖊 : Paul Rozycki
Read more here: https://wp.me/p6Ue43-bm4

13/08/2024

The August issue of is on newsstands now! Can't wait for your issue? Click below for a digital copy. Happy reading!

The August issue of is on it’s way to newsstands now! Can’t wait for your issue? Click below for a digital copy now. Happy reading!

11/08/2024

Flint isn't exactly associated with fun and games. So it's fitting that a new board game centered on Vehicle City tackles a seminal event in its history that was defined by violence, corporate greed, and worker revolt.

🖊: Gordon Young

Read about 'Striking Flint' here: https://wp.me/p6Ue43-blE

10/08/2024

The Flint Farmers Market is celebrating a decade at its downtown facility this summer, and EVM spoke with multiple downtown residents and market vendors to ask what the milestone meant to them.

🖊 : Christopher Reynolds

by Christopher Reynolds The Flint Farmers Market is celebrating a decade at its downtown facility this summer. The market moved to 300 E. First St. from its former space along the riverfront at 420…

10/08/2024

Following a five-year hiatus, Explore Flint & Genesee is bringing back its "Be a Tourist in Your Hometown" event today, Aug. 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The day-long celebration offers locals a tour of multiple area attractions including museums, bookshops, and businesses, for just $1.

More here: https://www.eastvillagemagazine.org/2024/08/10/be-a-tourist-in-your-hometown-for-810-day/

04/08/2024

Following EVM contributing writer Jan Worth-Nelson’s review of Phil's Siren Song by local author Tim Lane, Bob Campbell shares a personal perspective on the novel featuring Flint in the 1980s.

02/08/2024

Really Cool Comic Con is back in Flint this weekend, with the family-friendly convention ready to welcome thousands of fans to the Dort Financial Center.

More info here: https://wp.me/p6Ue43-bjV

01/08/2024

The Genesee County Election Commission voted 2-0 this morning to approve recall language filed against Mott Community College Trustees Janet Couch, John Daly III, and Wendy Wolcott.

Story here: https://wp.me/p6Ue43-bjM

30/07/2024

July is Disability Pride Month, and The Disability Network and Genesee Health System teamed up to celebrate with Flint-area individuals with disabilities on July 26.

🖊 & 📸 : Madeleine Graham

By Madeleine Graham July is Disability Pride Month, and The Disability Network (TDN) and Genesee Health System (GHS) teamed up to celebrate with Flint-area individuals with disabilities. The event …

28/07/2024

Early voting hours in the City of Flint began on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and will continue for nine consecutive days through Sunday, August 4.

Early voting hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with the exception of Aug. 4, when hours will be from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. at Flint City Hall.

By EVM Staff Early voting hours in the City of Flint began on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and will continue for nine consecutive days through Sunday, August 4. According to a press release from the Fl…

25/07/2024

You thought this was going to be a dull election year with a Biden/Trump rematch? It sure doesn’t look like it.

🖋 : Paul Rozycki

By Paul Rozycki You thought this was going to be a dull election year with a Biden/Trump rematch? It sure doesn’t look like it. In just the last month we’ve seen: A fumbling debate by the presiden…

22/07/2024

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The Flint City Bucks, down two players due to red cards, scored the winning goal in overtime at their playoff match against Fort Wayne FC on Sunday at Atwood Stadium.

The 2-1 victory advances the Bucks into the third round of playoffs and a matchup with Peoria City this Friday, July 26 at Shea Stadium in Peoria, Ill.

The Bucks' winning goal was scored by Baraka Tarleton with an assist from Scott McLeod in the 115th minute of the contest. The Bucks' first goal, at the 27th minute, was scored by Mimy Schneider, assisted by Jonas Buechte.

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22/07/2024

Flint's Saginaw Street will reopen to vehicle traffic this week after over a year of construction work along the downtown thoroughfare.

By EVM Staff Flint’s Saginaw Street will reopen to vehicle traffic this week after over a year of construction work along the downtown thoroughfare. The City of Flint announced the reopening …

21/07/2024

The Flint City Bucks will host Fort Wayne FC in the Central Conference semi-final match tonight at Atwood Stadium.

The Bucks finished top of their division with a 10-1-3 record last week and will compete in knockout play tonight for a chance at the USL2 conference final.

🖋: Harold Ford

By Harold C. Ford The Flint City Bucks will host Fort Wayne FC in the United States League Two (USL2) Central Conference semi-final match tonight at Atwood Stadium. The Bucks have had a memorable 2…

18/07/2024

Amid vocal opposition from faculty and community members, Mott Community College announced the appointment of Shaunda Richardson-Snell as its interim president this week.

In an East Village Magazine exclusive interview, Richardson-Snell responds to early criticism of her appointment.

In an East Village Magazine exclusive interview, incoming Mott Community College (MCC) Interim President Shaunda Richardson-Snell responds to early criticism of her recent appointment by the colleg…

16/07/2024

Flint resident Patrick Hayes filed recall language against three members of the Mott Community College Board of Trustees today.

The petition language, filed against Board Vice Chair Janet Couch, Trustee John Daly III, and Board Secretary Wendy Wolcott, cites the three trustees’ July 15 vote “to approve a contract for interim president of Mott Community College with Shaunda Richardson-Snell.”

By Kate Stockrahm Flint resident Patrick Hayes filed recall language against three members of the Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees today. Hayes, who has served as an adjunct instructo…

13/07/2024

The July issue of hits newsstands this weekend! If you can't wait to get reading, click below for a digital copy now.

The July issue of hits newsstands this weekend! If you can’t wait to get reading, click below for a digital copy now.

10/07/2024

With one month down in a roughly 18-month engagement timeline, an update to the City of Flint’s “Imagine Flint” Comprehensive Plan is now underway.

By Kate Stockrahm With one month down in a roughly 18-month engagement timeline, an update to the City of Flint’s “Imagine Flint” Comprehensive Plan is now underway. The plan, which acts as a guide…

08/07/2024

Registration is now open for a free pre-employment and leadership program that teaches Genesee County teens the skills needed to get and to keep a job. The program will run from July 22-25 at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village.

By EVM Staff Registration is now open for TeenQuest’s summer session, which will be held from July 22 to July 25, 2024. The free pre-employment and leadership program teaches Genesee County teens t…

07/07/2024

In honor of local runner, kayaker, musician, and friend Riley McLincha's passing, we’re republishing one of our favorite stories of his unique, adventurous spirit: "I drank water from the Flint River today" by Jan Worth-Nelson — originally published in August 2008.

McLincha died in a "runyaking" (a hybrid of kayaking and running) accident on June 18, 2024. He was 73.

In honor of local runner, kayaker, musician, and friend Riley McLincha’s passing, we’re republishing one of our favorite stories of his unique, adventurous spirit: “I drank water from t…

02/07/2024

The City of Flint has shared updated information regarding a June 25 spill of an oily substance in the Flint River, which is currently under a "no contact" recommendation from Hamilton Avenue to Grand Traverse Street by the Health Department.

By EVM Staff The City of Flint has shared updated information regarding a recently reported spill of an “oily substance” in the Flint River. According to a press release on July 2, 2024…

28/06/2024

The MTA - Flint MI announced an eco-friendly expansion to its fleet this week: 2 hydrogen fuel cell buses and 6 new EVs.

🖊 & 📸 : Madeleine Graham

By Madeleine Graham The Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) announced an eco-friendly expansion to its fleet this week. On Thursday, June 27, 2024, CEO Ed Benning unveiled two hydrogen fuel c…

24/06/2024

The final weeks of Flint Community Schools' 2023-2024 school year might be best understood by parsing the district’s numbers.

🖊: Harold Ford

By Harold C. Ford The final weeks of Flint Community Schools’ (FCS) 2023-2024 school year might be best understood by parsing the district’s numbers. The most important number may be five –…

22/06/2024

In 1888, seven upper-class women, all neighbors in what was then considered one of Flint’s most elegant neighborhoods, walked along leafy streets to an early afternoon gathering at 718 Garland. Remarkably, 136 years and many societal, cultural, and demographic changes later, the Garland Street Literary Club still exists, and last month, current members decided to return to its Carriage Town roots.

By Jan Worth-Nelson In 1888, seven upper-class women, all neighbors in what was then considered one of Flint’s most elegant neighborhoods, walked along leafy streets to an early afternoon gathering…

16/06/2024

Five years after the merger of two Flint congregations – one predominantly white and located in the center of Flint, the other a Black congregation that left its church home near Flint’s north side – the co-pastors of Every Nation Assembly of God Church remain committed to the union.

🖊 & 📸 : Harold C. Ford

By Harold C. Ford Five years after the merger of two Flint congregations – one predominantly white and located in the center of Flint, the other a Black congregation that left its church home near …

14/06/2024

Nominating petitions for the 3rd Ward Flint City Council Member Recall Election are now available in the Flint City Clerk’s Office. The filing deadline is June 22 at 4 p.m.

By EVM Staff Nominating petitions for the 3rd Ward Flint City Council Member Recall Election are now available in the Flint City Clerk’s Office. According to a press release June 13, 2o24, the dead…

12/06/2024

In the hope of seeing Flintstones at the polls this summer (or turning in an absentee ballot before hitting the beach) EVM Columnist Paul Rozycki breaks down the August primary's ballot in our June issue.

By Paul Rozycki While so much attention has been on the November election between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Michigan’s August primary may be just as critical to determi…