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Flint native Eric Bennett, a Kearsley High School graduate and Vice President at Alliance Consulting Group, lost life on Sept.

11, 2001 in the World Trade Center when he was on the 102nd floor. His mother Betty honors him through a local scholarship fund (a lasting tribute to his spirit).

The Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance is seeking to bring advanced manufacturing jobs to the vacant Mundy Township megasite, a 1,300-acre site bounded by Maple+Hill+Elms+Linden roads, and has rejected plans for data centers.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will deliver his keynote address ‘America 250: Then, Now & Next’ on Sept.

24 at 7 p.m. at the Flint Institute of Arts to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in a free public event.

Demolition began at Flint Central High School last Thursday, clearing the way for a new $100 million high school set to open in 2028 (alumni and historians expressed both hope for the future and concern for preserving the school's history).

Carriage Town Porch Fest takes place Sept.

19 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at W. First Ave and Mason St in Carriage Town. Local musicians perform live from their porches on closed streets, with parking at Dort Durant Carriage Company + city garages.

Flint-area high school football teams remain in the spotlight after Week 2 games, and fans can vote for the top 10 teams until 9 a.m. today (one vote per computer).

Grand Blanc and Goodrich continue as strong state title contenders.

The Flint Firebirds postponed their 2026 Fan Fest, originally set for Thursday evening at Dort Financial Center, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Season ticket members will pick up ticket vouchers for the home opener in Saginaw on Sept. 19 — a new Fan Fest date will be set before the Sept. 26 opener.

Flint YWCA will host its EmpowHER Day of the Girl Celebration on Sept.

26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Mott Community College Event Center for Genesee County middle and high school girls and a guardian. The free event features keynote speakers + panel discussions, networking, and interactive experiences.