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YouthQuest’s Willie Buford Selected for NatGeo Fellowship
The National Geographic Society recently named Willie Buford an Education Fellow. As an Education Fellow, Buford will support innovative project development and project leadership, share expertise on an emerging issue or priority and help incubate new ideas for improving K-12 geographic education. “I am excited to for the opportunities that will come with this fellowship,” says Buford. “I am looking… Read More 

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Leadership NOW Kicks Off Fifth Cohort with 18 Genesee County Professionals
(FLINT, Mich., January 29, 2019) – Eighteen local professionals have been selected to participate in Leadership NOW, an introspective leadership development program offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County. The participants selected for the fifth cohort, which kicked off Friday, represent a wide variety of current and emerging leaders who work and/or… Read More 

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6 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Flint & Genesee
February is just around the corner. Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month? Here are six ways to participate in Flint & Genesee. Kick off the celebration with the Genesee District Library 18th Annual Black History Month Brunch, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at 10 a.m. This year the event will feature three-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer Anita Wilson. For more… Read More 

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Andiamo Fenton grand opening to benefit TeenQuest
Monday, February 4 from 5 – 9 p.m., Andiamo Fenton will hold a grand opening celebration benefitting TeenQuest at the restaurant’s new location in the Horizon Building, at 102 W. Silver Lake Road, Fenton. The event will include great food and wine at one of Genesee County’s newest restaurants, while also supporting a program that has helped thousands of teens… Read More 

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6 warm activities for a chilly day
January is the coldest month in Flint & Genesee. So, if you’re not a fan of the winter blast, there are plenty of activities to do inside. Whether it’s with a group of friends or the entire family, here are six ways to have fun indoors. Catch a Firebirds Game Flint’s own OHL team, the Flint Firebirds, play from September… Read More