Flint Beat | Your Community, Your Voice, Your News - Flint Beat
Support local news! Flint Beat is here to empower, impact and inform our community. Show your support today!
Live from Flint: New radio station ‘The Beat’ hits city’s airwaves
Jun 6, 2021 · Flint, MI—Lovers of radio, talk shows, local news, and urban contemporary music will now have a new station to call home after the May 14 launch of Flint’s newest radio station, 98.9, The Beat.
Local News Archives - Flint Beat
Oct 25, 2024 · Flint, MI — Every Wednesday and Friday, you can find 79-year-old Rev. William Whitaker at weekly cellphone and computer classes offered by Hasselbring Senior Center. The center offers outings, dancing, cooking and nutrition classes, free groceries, and classes to protect seniors from fraud and ...
About Us - Flint Beat
Flint Beat was launched by veteran journalist Jiquanda Johnson in 2017 to fill news gaps in an underserved community after Flint, Mich. residents said they needed more from their news coverage. Before our launch, community members said they were tired of seeing news filled with only crime, sports, and Flint’s ongoing water crisis.
Here’s what happened at the Flint City Council meeting on Nov. 27
Nov 30, 2023 · Councilman Quincy Murphy asked about the funding structure for the overall development, which is expected to cost around $45 million. Arnold told Murphy CFI had already raised around $15 million and planned to apply for Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSDHA) support and other state-level funding sources, as well.
Flint City Council members face more recall attempts as the year …
Dec 5, 2024 · “Hopefully, they approve [the petitions] and we can get her on the ballot so that we can move our city forward because she has caused nothing but chaos while being on city council,” said Flint resident Arthur Woodson, who submitted the language on Dec. 2, 2024.
Here’s what happened at the Feb. 12 Flint City Council meeting
Feb 19, 2024 · Appoint Tracey Fountain to the Flint Housing Commission to fill the remainder of the term ending on Aug. 31, 2028. Appoint Nadia Rodriguez to the 7 th ward seat on Flint Planning Commission to fill the remainder of a three-year term ending on March 31, 2025.; Appoint Jon Kingen to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of a three-year term starting immediately and expiring Aug. 31, 2024.
Flint Mayor faces third recall attempt - Flint Beat
Dec 6, 2024 · Flint, MI — Another series of recall petitions has been filed against Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, making this the third time this year a resident has attempted to oust him from his elected seat.
Flint muralist engages community through art
Aug 10, 2024 · “I go back to my Mac Miller mural a lot and just look at it because it’s cool to see my progression over a couple years,” Fletcher said. “Because I’ve done so much so fast, it just seems like I’ve been doing this for five plus years, but I’ve really only been doing it for a couple.”
Flint Beat, Author at Flint Beat
Nov 21, 2024 · Flint, MI — The City of Flint wants to inform the public of city services that will be impacted, including the waste collection schedule. Flint City Hall holiday hours Flint City Hall will be closed to the public Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday and Tuesday, Dec. 31, […]