Good morning, Flint.

Applewood invites Flint residents to visit its gardens for free—providing a welcoming outdoor space to enjoy local nature.

Candice Patton, 37, faces a charge of first-degree premeditated murder for allegedly hitting her boyfriend, William Clemons, with her SUV outside a Speedway gas station on May 5—she was sent for mental competency testing at the Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry and remains in Genesee County Jail without bond.

A trial for Candice Patton—accused of running over her boyfriend with an SUV and facing a 1st Degree Homicide charge—was put on hold when the court granted her a motion for psychiatric testing, according to court records.

Photographer Ayana V.

Jackson will visit Flint for a free Artist Talk at MW Gallery on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. located at 815 S. Saginaw St + her talk is part of the group exhibition Figuratively Speaking that runs until August 23 + the exhibit features two of her works.

U of M Flint College of Health Sciences hosted its annual Exploring Health Care Careers summer camp on Tuesday afternoon for students from across Mid-Michigan—students participated in an accident simulation that showed what medical professionals do and learned about other health careers beyond nursing and medicine.

Residents in Flint have gained financial skills after completing the Accelerated Savings and Asset Program run by Mission Possible—participants saved up to $500 and received a $2,000 match while learning how to budget and improve credit scores.

A graduation ceremony with a silent auction raised funds for the nonprofit.

Flint is expanding its In-Home Plumbing Program to cut lead hazards by fixing risks in inside pipes.

The program will use $510,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act plus $490,000 in grants, and the city council may start hiring contractors tonight as each repair is estimated to cost about $10,000.

Former Flint Fire Chief Raymond Barton settled his wrongful termination lawsuit with the city for $225,000 after he had accused Mayor Sheldon Neeley of retaliation for his investigation of a fatal house fire on Pulaski Avenue—Barton had initially sought $10 million in damages when he was fired in 2023.

MLive has announced the Flint-area Softball Dream Team—featuring top local high school hitters, pitchers and fielders chosen from experienced veterans and breakout underclassmen.

The team represents the best local talent and is set to boost pride in our community.

CoComelon Sing-A-Long LIVE

6-10 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Family-friendly fun — Sing and dance along with JJ and friends in an interactive musical journey.

Fenton Firecracker Run

9:45 a.m. — Ellen Street Campus — $ — Get fit before the Fenton 4th of July Parade with this fun annual 5K run.

6th Annual Carriage Town Porch Fest

9 PM – 2 AM — 322 W 1st Ave, Flint, MI — Free entry — Immerse in an exciting showcase of local music, food, and art at Porchfest 2025.

Levitt AMP Series: The Claudettes

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Totem Books — Free entry — Experience a vibrant fusion of blues, R&B, and punk rock energy from The Claudettes.

ADA Day Celebration 2025

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Powers Catholic High School — Free entry — Celebrate ADA Day with food, fun, and accessible activities including a free TDN Drawstring Bag.

Pain Management & Mobility Workshop

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Hyatt Place Flint / Grand Blanc — $0 for Doctor Program Members, $289 for Non-Member DCs — Explore innovative pain management techniques to help enhance patient care.