Looking Back and Looking Ahead in Flint, Week of November 1, 2026

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

Header photo: Thousands of trick-or-treaters visited homes in Flint’s College Cultural Neighborhood on Halloween. (Photo: Patrick Hayes).

Recent Headlines in Case You Missed Them:

* Election Day is November 3. Find your polling location on the Michigan.gov website and check out our 2026 election coverage if you’re looking for more information on races in front of city of Flint voters.

* Some Personal Reasons I Support the Mott Community College Millage Renewal

* Genesee County Employees are Fighting for a Beloved Coworker Who Was Detained by ICE Despite Having a Lawful Work Permit

* The Flint Elite Football Team Made the Playoffs for the Second Straight Season

* Candy, Costumes, and Chaos: What Makes Halloween in College Cultural Such an Epic Night?

* All of Our Pre-Election Coverage in One Spot

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This Week in Government and Organizing:

* Carma Cares: Get Land Bank Questions Answered, 12 p.m. Monday, November 2

* Your Voice, Your Vote Karaoke Night at Rube’s, 6 p.m. Monday, November 2

* Election Night Watch Party With Q Groce at Kew’s Korner, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 3

* Flint City Council Committee Meetings, 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 4

* Genesee County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 4

* Monthly Downtown Business Association Public Safety Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5

* Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5

* Flint Historic District Commission Meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, November 5

* Flint Neighborhoods United Monthly Meeting, 9 a.m. Saturday, November 7

Something To Do Every Day:

* Acoustic Jam Night at the Corunna Road Bar, 7 p.m., Monday, November 2

* Count Her In Coach-Mentor Training at Mott Park Clubhouse, 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 3

* Time Travel Club at the Library, 12 p.m., Wednesday, November 4

* GRUNK the Smasher Live at Flint Local 432, 7 p.m., Thursday, November 5

* Día de Muertos Community Day at the FIA, 4 p.m., Friday, November 6

* America 250: Veterans Legacy Gala, 5 p.m., Saturday, November 7

* Flint Creatives Mixer at Flint Film Foundation, 1 p.m., Sunday, November 8

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