Looking Back and Looking Ahead in Flint, Week of July 12, 2026

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

Header photo: Hundreds of attendees and dozens of performers and vendors were part of Flint’s annual Buckham Alley Fest downtown Flint on July 11. (Photo: Patrick Hayes).

Recent Headlines in Case You Missed Them:

* Flint’s Latinx Center is Helping Organize Donations for Victims of the Venezuela Earthquakes (Spanish version)

* A New Land Bank Initiative Aims to Expand House Rehabs in Genesee County

* Annual Mott Community College Women’s Basketball Camp Continues to Expand the Game Locally

* A Weekly Marketplace on Flint’s Northside is Revitalizing a Historic Shopping District

* New Patio at a Flint Restaurant Will Create Space for Local Entertainers

* See What a Day in the Life of Genesee County Deputy Medic Dominique Fischer is Like

* On-Field Success for the Flint City Bucks Has A Lot to do With the Organizational Culture Off the Field

* Flint Native, Mott Standout Will Continue Basketball Career at Saginaw Valley State

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

* State of Michigan Approves Nearly $9 Million for Demolition of Several Vacant Flint School Buildings | By Jiquanda Johnson, Flint Beat

* Barefaced Brings Authenticity, Energy to Flint’s Hardcore Music Scene | By Jalen Garrison, Flintside

* Beecher’s Bid to Draw Students From Flint’s Northside | By Harold C. Ford, East Village Magazine

This Week in Government:

* Flint Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14

* Flint Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14

* Genesee County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15

* New Potter Elementary Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16

* League of Women Voters Voter Education Workshop, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16

Something To Do Every Day:

* Move Monday Walk Club at Taylor Rae’s, 6 p.m. Monday, July 13

* Reflections on Black Pride at Queens’ Provisions, 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 14

* Wear Yah Art Storytime Stroll and Music Meetup at Brennan Park, 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 15

* Flint Pride Week Queer Takeover at Rollhaven, 5 p.m., Thursday, July 16

* Third Annual Rx Kids Baby Parade at Applewood, 3 p.m., Friday, July 17

* North End Music Festival 2026 on Clio Road, noon, Saturday, July 18

* Vehicle Cities of the Dead Historic Cemetery Bike Tour, 11 a.m., Sunday, July 19

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