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Flint
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy presented a $470,000 check to the Greater Flint Health Coalition Tuesday at its downtown headquarters + the donation aims to help families clear overdue utility bills as part of a statewide $5 million plan. ABC 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill Industries of Mid Michigan will open its expanded Burton retail store & donation center in a former Art Van Furniture building at 4095 E. Court St. on April 10, offering a drive-up donation door & exclusive swag bags for the first 25 shoppers in line at 8:45 a.m. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A study shows U.S. adult literacy dropped from 19% scoring basic in 2017 to 28% in 2023, with about one in three Flint adults struggling to read. The Flint and Genesee Literacy Network offers tutoring programs to help residents improve skills & overcome challenges linked to poverty. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Flint Community Schools held the Taste of Literacy event at Flint Farmers’ Market on March 4, offering free books, food + a magic show to kick off Reading Month. District leaders encourage families to read together to boost students’ learning. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Swartz Creek Community Schools held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Mary Crapo Park to celebrate the grand opening of their renovated ballpark; alumni, families and future Dragons toured the field while enjoying hot chocolate + donuts. Mid-Michigan Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dort Highway in Flint and Grand Blanc Township shows many potholes and temporary fixes, raising concerns for a new fire station set to open in April. County crews patched the road yesterday, but officials say no long-term repairs are planned (fire chief warns of slower emergency response). ABC 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the Pot O' Gold Races in Flint. Local runners can sign up online for an upcoming event that will feature several race categories. ABC 12
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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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Jon Langston Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — 18+ only — Enjoy an evening of country music with Jon Langston in Flint's popular venue.
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80s Prom Party
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older — Dance the night away to the sounds of Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders.
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