East Village Magazine

07/11/2025

On Thursday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund this month's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by today, effectively blocking the administration's plan to provide reduced benefits during the ongoing government shutdown.

Also on Thursday, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley's office offered further details on the city's partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to provide food vouchers to SNAP beneficiaries and federal employees affected by the uncertainty surrounding their payments, which remain in limbo as the Trump administration immediately said it will appeal the judge's ruling.

By Kate Stockrahm On Thursday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund this month’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by today, November 7, 2025, effecti…

06/11/2025

Out of nearly 200 business and hospitality nominees, the Flint & Genesee Group announced the 17 winners of its 11th Annual Art of Achievement Awards last night.

By EVM Staff After receiving nearly 200 nominations, the Flint & Genesee Group named 17 awardees at last night’s 11th annual Art of Achievement Awards. The awards are meant to highlight l…

04/11/2025

The University of Michigan-Flint will host “Cracks in the Pavement,” a free community symposium on Nov. 6, with the aim of exploring how residents and area organizations “are reimagining democratic participation beyond conventional forms of governance to foster new cultures of democracy.”

During the day-long event, EVM's editor, Kate Stockrahm, will join Jiquanda Johnson of Flint Beat and Tia Scott of Flintside in a panel discussion on local journalism and democracy, moderated by Scott Atkinson.

By EVM Staff The University of Michigan-Flint will host “Cracks in the Pavement,” a free community symposium on November 6, 2025, with the aim of exploring how residents and area organi…

02/11/2025

Consumers Energy has issued notice of a planned, overnight service interruption this week as the company works to reduce the frequency and length of power outages in Genesee County.

By EVM Staff Consumers Energy will interrupt electric service for close to 3,800 customers to replace electric lines in Genesee County this week as part or its effort to reduce the frequency and le…

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween, Flint! 🎃

29/10/2025

The City of Flint and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan are partnering to provide food and food assistance vouchers to those who may lose SNAP benefits or their federal paychecks starting on Nov. 1.

By EVM Staff As the federal government shutdown continues, the City of Flint is taking steps to support residents who may soon face disruptions to income and food benefits. According to an Oct. 28 …

29/10/2025

In his Education Beat story for this month, reporter Harold C. Ford highlights the opening of The Cube on Flint's north side.

By Harold C. Ford The Flint Board of Education (FBOE) celebrated the opening of its first new building in decades – formally dubbed “The Cube @ Brownell-Holmes” – during its regular mon…

26/10/2025

In this month's Village Life column, EVM Editor Kate Stockrahm finds herself in the midst of a move with too many possessions.

By Kate Stockrahm I have too many shoes. Well, more honestly: I have too many things, period. Too many shoes, sure, but also too many old coffee mugs, too many mismatched pots and pans and plates a…

23/10/2025

Flint City Hall will offer 30 minutes of free parking at spaces directly outside the building, effective immediately. In an announcement on Oct. 23, Mayor Neeley said the goal was to eliminate barriers for Flint residents.

By EVM Staff The City of Flint today announced a new initiative in the hope of ensuring residents can conduct essential business at City Hall without the immediate pressure of metered parking. Effe…

21/10/2025

Sue Peters has been named the next president of the Ruth Mott Foundation. She will succeed Raquel Thueme, who announced her retirement earlier this year, on Nov. 3.

By EVM Staff Sue Peters will succeed Raquel Thueme as the president of the Ruth Mott Foundation, effective November 3, 2025. According to an Oct. 21 press release, the foundation’s Board of T…

21/10/2025

Catholic Charities Shiawassee and Genesee Counties held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the organization's Sacred Heart Veteran Village development on Flint's north side this afternoon. Though the mood was overall cheerful, CEO Katie Baxter also noted that the comprehensive, transitional housing program for unhoused area veterans -- originally slated for completion in summer 2025 -- is not yet complete.

By Kate Stockrahm While Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties held a ribbon cutting for its much-anticipated Sacred Heart Veteran Village (SHVV) today, CEO Katie Baxter was quick to…

16/10/2025

Communities First, Inc.'s annual "Step Up, Pick Up" competition saw 13,580 pounds of litter removed from neighborhoods across Flint. Congratulations to this year's winning team, the Eastside Neighborhood Cleanup group!

By EVM Staff This year’s “Step-Up, Pick-Up” competition resulted in 13,580 pounds of trash removed from the sidewalks, lots, and streets of neighborhoods all across Flint. Accordi…