Good morning, Flint.

Flint Beat received a $260,000 grant from an East Coast nonprofit to boost local government coverage and secure newsroom office space.

Founder Jiquanda Johnson said the funding will expand its team by hiring two full-time reporters and support in-depth investigative work.

An anonymous caller saved a man who collapsed from seizures last week in dangerously cold weather near Harrison and Second streets; police said EMS transported him to the hospital and urged residents to call 911 if someone appears in distress.

InvolvedDad, a Flint organization promoting fatherhood, is expanding into Lansing with help from Social Impact Philanthropy & Investment to secure federal funding and shape its operations.

The group offers parenting classes and supervised visits (founded in 2015) to support local families.

Flint Beat is seeking freelance photographers and videographers to capture local events and community stories in Flint and Genesee County.

Applicants should email a brief introduction and portfolio ([email protected]) for upcoming assignments.

Starlite Diner (closed since August) on Center Road in Burton is set to reopen in early February after remodeling, with many familiar staff returning to serve customers in new booths.

Former NFL player Malik Taylor is leading The Sanctuary Athletic Club, a 14,000 sqft facility on Reid Road that offers indoor turf and recovery tools in Grand Blanc.

The new training center will open by year-end and serve local athletes from Flint, Davison, and Fenton.

Teen Lounge - Escape Room

5:30-7 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Follow clues and solve puzzles to save your Valentine date.

New Works Festival

7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. — Flint Repertory Theatre — $20 for all performances — Experience world premieres of exciting new plays from contemporary American playwrights.

Flint Motorcycle Swap Meet

9 AM – 3 PM — Dort Financial Center — Admission Fee TBD — Explore numerous vendors offering motorcycle parts, gear, and more at this local favorite.