Our Sunday roundup of news from last week, plus some Flint happenings to look forward to in the week ahead
Header photo: Legendary Beecher guard Malik Ellison coaches a group of young players during Flint Gus Macker on July 25. (Photo: Patrick Hayes).
Recent Headlines in Case You Missed Them:
* A Legend From the Team’s Past Has Been a Star for the Flint City Bucks in the Playoffs
* Brady Gozza Has Deep Ties to Flint’s Hip Hop History, and a New Album Honors That Past
* Learn More About Five Candidates for Flint Mayor
* Flint Needs Elected Leaders Who Focus on Getting the Little Things Right
* The Saginaw Street Bricks Have Not Held Up Since Being Reconstructed in 2024
City Council Primaries
Four Flint City Council primaries are on the ballot on August 4. Get to know the candidates in the links below.
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Great Non-Flint. Daily. Headlines From This Week:
* Suggs Sweet Treats Makes Comfort Food Mobile | By Ray Gray, Flintside
* Only Two of Five Mayoral Candidates Participated in a Forum at Kew’s Korner | By Andres Ochoa, The Michigan Times
This Week in Government:
* Mobile Secretary of State at Priceless Dreams, 10 a.m. Monday, July 27
* Flint City Council Special Affairs and Council Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 27
* Fifth Ward Candidate Forum at Calvary United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. Monday, July 27
* Flint Housing Commission Meeting, 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 28
* Flint Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28
* League of Women Voters Voter Education Workshop, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30
Something To Do Every Day:
* Storytime Stroll at McKinley Park, 5 p.m. Monday, July 27
* Taco Tuesday Fundraiser at Asbury United Methodist Church, 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 28
* 16th Annual Food Garden Tour, 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 29
* Night of One Thousand Wings Flint Children’s Museum Fundraiser, 5 p.m., Thursday, July 30
* New Tapology Documentary Screening, 3 p.m., Friday, July 31
* Flint River Flotilla, 10 a.m., Saturday, August 1
* Back to School Backpack Giveaway and All-Star Game at Dort Park, 3 p.m., Sunday, August 2
Find even more to do in Flint by checking out our events calendar
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