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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The second annual M2Dsports Flintustry Boss Stars Basketball Showcase will take place on Saturday, Mar. 21 at New Standard Academy; local organizer Cris Da Boss stated that doors open (1 p.m.) and games begin (2 p.m.) with basketball tournaments and live music to unite families. Flint Beat
- ➤ Communities First, Inc. will host Community Candor, a panel on local philanthropy, at GM's Factory One (303 W. Water St.) in Flint on Friday, March 6 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Panelists Dan Kildee, Sue Peters, and Heidi Magyar will address community funding while offering breakfast and $25 registration. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Panda Express in Davison Township will have its grand opening on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. at 1044 S. State Road—first 88 customers in line get free T-shirts and prizes as the team readies for service after a Feb. 21 soft opening. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Flint Children's Museum hosts a free day for families Sunday, March 1 from 12pm to 5pm (sponsored by Genesee Intermediate School District). The museum offers over 40 hands-on exhibits and rotating activities that invite learning and discovery. Mid-Michigan Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mortgage rates dropped below 6% as the average 30-year fixed rate fell to 5.98% last Thursday, boosting buying power for potential homebuyers in our community. Experts say the lower rate may ease inventory challenges & encourage moves in Flint. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flint Community Schools will host its annual A Taste of Literacy event on Wednesday, March 4 at Flint Farmers' Market from 4 to 7 p.m.—a free, family-friendly celebration featuring live magic, interactive storytelling, literacy games, raffles, free books, and Market Bucks for early attendees. Flint Beat
- ➤ Three local high school students discussed community advocacy and future plans during a Black History Month panel discussion and highlighted challenges and hope for change in the community, according to Mid-Michigan NOW. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Mott Community College’s board approved a statement after complaints that President Shaunda Richardson-Snell was trying to convert visitors. The board investigated the matter and vowed to keep religious freedom + inclusion on campus. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's Treasury Department says refunds may take four to six weeks as it handles 1.6 million tax returns filed since Jan. 26 (complex filings delay processing further). Taxpayers are advised to review returns carefully and follow any identity verification instructions received. ABC 12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Before today, the MTA held an open forum with community partners to review its Rides to Wellness program, which helped nearly 800 dialysis patients (and veterans and senior citizens) get door-to-door rides to medical appointments in Genesee County. Mid-Michigan Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Flint vacated a section of Baker Street near the old Buick City site so Ashley Capital can begin work on a second building at Commerce Center — the company awaits a permit and plans spring construction on a development that may later offer 3.5 million sqft of space. MLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mid Michigan Pet Expo 2026
2-8 p.m. — Magoo's Pet Outlet — $10 adults, $5 youth, free for kids and pets — Celebrate a dog-friendly weekend filled with pet vendors and training demos while supporting a great cause.
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