East Village Magazine

05/01/2025

Since Councilman Quincy Murphy's passing in September, Flint's Third Ward has been without representation on Flint City Council. While Murphy's seat is meant to be filled through Council action, there has been no final vote on the matter despite charter mandates, and the City has decided to step in and take action.

In a press release, the City noted it plans to appoint a "Third Ward Ambassador" to communicate Third Ward residents' concerns to city officials in the absence of Council representation. Those interested in the role are asked to email Ed Taylor by Jan. 10, and an ambassador will be named on Jan. 15.

By EVM Staff Since the late Councilman Quincy Murphy’s passing in September 2024, Flint’s Third Ward has been without representation on Flint City Council. While Murphy’s seat is …

04/01/2025

The Flint City Bucks are keeping busy in the offseason. The heavily lauded team has three University of Wisconsin stars pending for its 2025 season while two former players were just drafted to Major League Soccer teams in December.

By Kate Stockrahm The Flint City Bucks have signed three University of Wisconsin players for the upcoming USL League Two (USL2) season, pending league and federation approval. If all is okayed, Ell…

30/12/2024

For the last decade, since he rode down the escalator in Trump Tower in 2015, Donald Trump has been a dominant factor in American politics. In this month's commentary, EVM's Paul Rozycki takes a look at what attracts President Trump's intense following.

By Paul Rozycki For the last decade, since he rode down the escalator in Trump Tower in 2015, Donald Trump has been a dominant factor in American politics. He lost the popular vote but won an Elec…

26/12/2024

As 2024 comes to a close and we strap in for months’ more gray skies and snow, East Village Magazine’s Christina Collie has been on the hunt for the best places nearby to enjoy exploring nature in the colder weather. This is the first in a series she’s produced on parks and recreational areas to explore in Flint and its surrounding cities.

📸 &🖋: Christina Collie

By Christina Collie As 2024 comes to a close and we strap in for months’ more gray skies and snow, East Village Magazine’s Christina Collie has been on the hunt for the best places nearby to …

19/12/2024

After nearly a calendar year, the dramatically upgraded Brownell and Holmes school buildings along Oxley Drive on the city’s north side have reopened to Flint students from pre-K to eighth grade.

By Harold C. Ford After nearly a calendar year, the dramatically upgraded Brownell and Holmes school buildings along Oxley Drive on the city’s north side have reopened to Flint students from pre-K …

15/12/2024

Have you ever gone past a place numerous times only to discover it’s actually an amazing venue that you should’ve paid a visit to a long time ago? In this month's Village Life column, Canisha Bell considers her experience of finally walking in the doors of a Flint art gallery she'd always been curious about.

By Canisha Bell Have you ever walked or driven past a place numerous times only to discover it’s actually an amazing venue that you should’ve paid a visit to a long time ago? For me that place, unt…

14/12/2024

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11/12/2024

Michael Lluberes, the founding producing artistic director of Flint Repertory Theatre, is leaving the theatre after more than six years of service. His last day is today, Dec. 11, 2024.

“It's been the thing that I'm most proud of and also the most challenging thing," he told EVM ahead of his departure. "I really believe that theater has the power to change lives… And I've seen that. I've seen the most beautiful things happen in that little space in the Elgood Theater. We've created this, this magic there.”

By Kate Stockrahm Michael Lluberes, the founding producing artistic director of FIM Flint Repertory Theatre, is leaving the theatre after more than six years of service. In an interview just days …

08/12/2024

After failing to elect a president and vice president at a Special Flint City Council Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, another special meeting has been called for tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 9.

Councilmembers are also slated to consider applicants to the council's vacant 3rd Ward seat and resolutions related to roadwork, debt relief, and development for the city.

By EVM Staff After failing to elect a president and vice president at a Special Flint City Council Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, another special meeting has been called for tomorrow, Monday, …

04/12/2024

A special Flint City Council meeting has been called for Dec. 4, 2024. The Council is set to consider selection of a president and vice president along with American Rescue Plan Act funding and a proposal from MDOT regarding the Second Street pedestrian bridge

The meeting starts at 4:45 p.m. in Council Chambers on the third floor of Flint City Hall.

By EVM Staff A special Flint City Council meeting has been called for Dec. 4, 2024. According to a public notice issued on Dec. 3, the Council will consider its organization, including a selection …

03/12/2024

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02/12/2024

Though Thanksgiving leftovers may still be in the fridge, December is here, and with it comes the City of Flint’s annual tree lighting event.

The City's tree lighting will take place outside of Flint City Hall on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and refreshments to follow in the lobby.

By EVM Staff Though Thanksgiving leftovers may still be in the fridge, December is here already, and with it, so too is the City of Flint’s annual tree lighting event. In a press release, May…

27/11/2024

On Nov. 19, Catholic Charities Shiawassee and Genesee Counties celebrated the groundbreaking of a transitional housing development for veterans experiencing homelessness.

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25/11/2024

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Flint City Hall will be closed to the public Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

Thursday and Friday trash collection will also be delayed by one day this week.

By EVM Staff In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Flint City Hall will be closed to the public Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. The building will reopen to the public Monday, Dec…

24/11/2024

In the November 2024 election, former President Donald Trump won a second term, taking both the Electoral College and the popular vote. It was only the second time that Republicans have won the latter since 1988.

EVM Commentator Paul Rozycki breaks down how Trump won in his column this month:

By Paul Rozycki In the November 2024 election, former President Donald Trump won a second term, taking both the Electoral College and the popular vote. It was only the second time that Republicans …

22/11/2024

The November 2024 edition of The East Village Magazine is available for viewing and download below:



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