Looking Back and Looking Ahead in Flint, Week of March 15, 2026

Our Sunday roundup of news from last week, plus some Flint happenings to look forward to in the week ahead

Header photo: Just a little image to show that there’s snow on the ground on Marhc 15, on a day when temperatures will also reach 60 degrees. (Photo: Patrick Hayes).

Recent Headlines in Case You Missed Them:

* Learn More About the Flint Housing Union and How it Plans to Support Residents

* Market Tap’s Goal: Highlight All Things Michigan

* The Relaunched Equality Caucus of Genesee County Provides a Supportive Environment for LGTBQ+ Neighbors in the Community

* Local Activists are Calling on Genesee County to Stop Using AI-Powered, Error-Prone License Plate Reading Cameras

* Mott Community College’s Gay-Straight Alliance Creates Welcoming Spaces for Students on Campus

* The Flint Elite Basketball Team Advance All the Way to the State Semifinals This Season

* A New Local Theatre Group is Bringing Powerful Stories to Flint Stages

* Meet the March Next Gen Pens Featured Writers

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Great Non-Flint. Daily. Headlines From This Week:

* ‘Only the Understood Can Understand:’ Meet the Flint Family Behind a Budding Fashion Brand | By Canisha Bell, East Village Magazine

* New Allegation Against Mott Community College President Emerges | By Kim Kozlowski, Bridge Michigan

* Flint Local 432 Launches ‘AmplifyHER’ to Celebrate Women in the Arts | By Olivia Iatonna, Flintside

* Genesee County Animal Control Considering Name Change to Take Away ‘Dog Pound’ Stigma | By Ron Fonger, MLive

This Week in Government:

* Flint Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17

* Flint City Council Committee Meetings, 5 p.m. Monday, March 18

* Genesee County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18

* Flint Community Schools Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18

Something To Do Every Day:

* Jokes and Giggles Comedy Show at McCree Theatre, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15

* Game Night at Soggy Bottom, 7 p.m. Monday, March 16

* Taco Tuesday at Asbury United Methodist Church, 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 17

* Data Centers Town Hall at UM-Flint, 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 18

* Helen Keller’s Story and Life Experience at Michigan School for the Deaf, 6 p.m., Thursday, March 19

* MCC Campus Clowns Magic & Comedy Show, 5 p.m., Friday, March 20

* M2D Boss Stars Flintdustry Basketball Showcase at New Standard, 1 p.m., Saturday, March 21

Find even more to do in Flint by checking out our events calendar