Daily
Flint
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educare Network holds its annual meeting today through May 9 at the Riverfront Conference Center in Flint — the event spans three days at a key local education venue. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mackinac Center for Public Policy sued Flint Community Schools on April 30 after the district failed to provide travel and expense records requested under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act on Feb. 17— the nonprofit asks the court to order the district to release all documents unredacted. MLive
- ➤ Flint Third Ward voters tied with 165 votes each for Beverly Biggs-Leavy and A.C. Dumas on May 6 and the two will face off on August 6 to finish Councilman Quincy Murphy's term — a recount may be requested after certification. Flint Beat
- ➤ Congresswoman Kristen McDonald-Rivet announced she will co-chair the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force — a group that will educate lawmakers and the public on forever chemicals and develop legislation to reduce PFAS contamination. The task force will also secure federal investments for research, remediation and prevention over the next two years. Mid-Michigan Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church in Flint will host a mental health program on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that plans to offer local residents mental health support and resource connections—meeting community needs. ABC 12
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Halocene Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience Halocene's energetic performance alongside Fame On Fire and Archetypes Collide.
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Black Violin Concert
7-10 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the unique sounds of Black Violin blending classical and hip-hop music.
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Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Davison Eagles City of Flags Aerie 3589 — Cost varies — Experience the energetic performance of the Midwest Riders, known for their passionate music since 2019.
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Black Stone Cherry Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18+ to attend — Enjoy a night of powerful rock music with Black Stone Cherry.
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Crank 4 A Cause - Spring R & R
8 AM – 9 PM — D Bar A Scout Ranch — $ — Enjoy a full day of scouting activities and outdoor adventures at the scenic D-Bar-A Scout Ranch.
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EXPO Michigan Marketplace Pop Up Shops
9 a.m. — Genesee Valley Center — Vendor fees vary — Showcase local artistry and entrepreneurship at Flint's community pop-up event.
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Mike Protich Unplugged Celebration
7-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket required — Enjoy an unplugged celebration of Mike Protich's decade of musical artistry with Polyester Zeal.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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