Good morning, Flint.

The Mott Foundation has committed up to $20 million to upgrade parks and playgrounds at five local elementary schools, investing more than $7 million in select sites while students, staff and residents provide input as renovations finish by the end of summer.

A Flint real estate group raised funds for Whaley Children's Center on Feb.

18 through an online fundraiser & local contributions. Supporters can still help by getting involved in the campaign.

The Flint community mourns civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died early Tuesday at 84 after making many visits that strengthened local bonds.

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley recalled Jackson’s commitment to community events (including local high school basketball games) as an enduring legacy.

Genesee County Animal Control is hosting an emergency pop-up adoption event at its shelter (4351 W.

Pasadena Ave. in Flint Township) on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help relieve crowding after police recovered neglected animals earlier this week.

Authorities removed 61 dogs and 3 cats from a Flint Township home on Elms Road Tuesday after a complaint revealed hazardous living conditions; officials found 26 dogs and 1 cat deceased.

The surviving animals are at Genesee County Animal Shelter and will join an emergency adoption event Saturday.

The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library is hosting author Heather Buchanan for a reading and discussion of her novel 'Victors: A Novel of Love, War and Jazz' from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb.

25 at 1026 E. Kearsley St. — the event is free and part of Black History Month programming.

Bendle Middle School experienced a wall collapse in the wrestling room on Monday evening due to heavy weather; students attend classes in safe, alternate locations.

Officials said demolition of the collapsed area may begin within the next few days (pending regulator approval) without affecting current classes.

Mott Community College Board moved discussion on allegations that President Shaunda Richardson Snell tried to sway religious views to Monday, Feb.

23 meeting. Faculty raised concerns over her remarks + a review was prompted by a letter from Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

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.

FREE Family Nights at Sloan Museum of Discovery

5-7 p.m. — Sloan Museum of Discovery — Free — Celebrate the seasons with hands-on activities and family fun for little ones and their siblings.

Tax Foreclosure Clinic

If you are a Genesee County homeowner struggling to pay property taxes - there's HOPE! Come to the Property Tax Clinic at the Genesee County Administration Building Community Room from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on March 13, 2026, for advice and/or assistance with completing a HOPE tax exemption application.

17th Annual Basic Needs Fair

10 AM – 1 PM — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Discover resources to meet essential community needs at this annual fair.

Pot O' Gold Races

10 PM — Downtown Flint — Prices range from $15 to $50 — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with races and festivities for all ages in Flint.

Flint Under the Stars

7-11:59 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Cost info unavailable — Experience the intense and immersive sound of Cult Therapy, formed in Flint.

Flint Firebirds vs. London Knights

7-11:59 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Ticket prices vary — Come watch an exciting ECHL rivalry game between the Firebirds and Knights.