Looking Back and Looking Ahead in Flint, Week of June 14, 2026

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

Header photo: A photo of the historic marker near City Hall. (Photo: Patrick Hayes).

Recent Headlines in Case You Missed Them:

* How the River Rats Build Love of Community and Soccer in Flint

* A.I. Use in Flint is Hurting the Authenticity That Actually Makes Local Businesses and Organizations Stand Out

* In Flint’s Music Scene, There’s Always Room to Start Again

* Flint’s Women’s Soccer Players of the Past and Present Unite to Help Next Generation

* The FRYE Music Camp Builds Confidence and Creativity for Flint Young People

* Flint Soapbox Derby Racers Reopen Newly Renovated Cronin Derby Downs

* Flint City Council Approves 1-Year Data Center Moratorium

* New Mobile Clinic Will Bring Genesee County Health Department Services Directly to Residents

* St. John Street Park Project Will Ensure Historic Neighborhood is Not Forgotten

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

* Former Pistons Guard Malik Beasley Draws a Crowd at Flint Halo Burger | By Dylan Goetz, MLive

* Vehicle City Voices: Black Women of Flint — Dr. Tanya Upthegrove Gregory | By Amina Smith, Flintside

* Flint City Council Unanimously Approves Vacant Building Ordinance | By Kate Stockrahm, East Village Magazine

* Flint Couple Blends Culture, Legacy With New Food Trailer | By Jiquanda Johnson, Flint Beat

This Week in Government:

* Flint Board of Education Special Meeting, 5 p.m. Monday, June 15

* Flint Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16

* Flint High School Groundbreaking, 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 17

* Flint City Council Committee Meetings, 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 17

* Genesee County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17

* Flint Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17

* Flint City Council Special Affairs and Council Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 22

* Mott Community College Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 22

Something To Do Every Day:

* MLK Corridor Activation, 11 a.m. Monday, June 15

* Flint Juneteenth Freedom School Youth Dinner, 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 16

* Karaoke Night at Kew’s Korner, 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 17

* Central Michigan University Alumni Mixer at Levels, 6 p.m., Thursday, June 18

* Summer Skate Night at the Flat Lot, 5 p.m., Friday, June 19

* Fixed by Flint at Factory Two, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20

* Flint Juneteenth Father’s Day Barbecue at Memorial Park, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 21

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