Looking Back and Looking Ahead in Flint, Week of October 4, 2026

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

Header photo: Flint’s legendary Dayton Family headline Carriage Town Porchfest in September. (Photo: Patrick Hayes).

Recent Headlines in Case You Missed Them:

* How Could the Flint State Park Project Get Even Better? Include the UM-Flint Ice Rink and Atwood Stadium

* Standout Flint Southwestern Athlete is Learning the Quarterback Position on the Fly

* Flint Firebirds Open Their Season With New Faces and High Hopes

* Food Has Always Been a Prominent Part of Stephen Arellano’s Life, and He’s Sharing it Through a New Pop-up Restaurant | En español

* A Spanish Language Club is Giving Community Members a Chance to Practice Their Skills | En español

* Learn More About Proposal 1 on Michigan’s Statewide Ballot

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

* Flint City Council Approves Partnership in Support of Clio Road Corridor Redevelopment | By Mitchell Kukulka, Flint Beat

* The City of Flint Has Launched an Initiative to Reduce Cancer Deaths | By Nick Taylor, MLive

This Week in Government and Organizing:

* Flint City Council Committee Meetings, 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 7

* Genesee County Board of Commissioners Committee Meetings, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7

* Genesee County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, October 8

* BABs Beyond the Ballot Education Series, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10

* Tonya Burns Meet & Greet, 3 p.m. Sunday, October 11

Something To Do Every Day:

* Oktoberfest at Blackstone’s, 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 5

* Thomson Lecture at the FIA: Art Through the Stories of Colors, 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 6

* Flint Firebirds Home Game, 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 7

* Fall Gardening Workshop at Flint River Watershed Coalition, 5 p.m., Thursday, October 8

* Costume Contest and Trick or Treating at Brush Alley Skateshop, 6 p.m., Friday, October 9

* Concert Benefit for Kim French at Flint Local 432, 7 p.m., Saturday, October 10

* Celebration of Life for George Zaravelis at Jester’s, 1 p.m., Sunday, October 11

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