Good morning, Flint.

Friends of the Alley hosted the annual Alley Fest in Flint on Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. — the event featured 16 bands, over 50 retailers and various food trucks to showcase local alleys.

The Clio Center for the Arts held a grand re-opening ceremony and open house on Saturday — the center now offers classes for all ages and a gallery showcasing art by students, members and local artists after extensive remodeling.

The event marked a new chapter for the non-profit center committed to serving the community.

A large fire in an abandoned building on South Saginaw Street sent a thick cloud of smoke over Flint’s south side Saturday afternoon as firefighters worked to contain the blaze that destroyed a building that once housed Woobie's Bar—investigators will look into what sparked the fire.

Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings opened a fast-casual restaurant near Flint at 2457 W.

Hill Road in Mundy Township to serve Nashville-style hot chicken and Korean-inspired wings. The restaurant offers the popular Mega Sando, a stacked fried chicken sandwich with cider slaw, pickles & Hangry Sauce, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Michigan was ranked No.6 on CNBC's Top States for Business list on Thursday—moving up three spots from last year and reaching its highest ranking ever, based on 135 metrics.

Gov. Whitmer said on May 21 at Kettering University in Flint that the state would keep working on job creation and manufacturing opportunities to maintain this positive trend.

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.

Tattoo City Beard & Mustache Competition

Aug 8-10 — Wyndham Flint MI/Grand Blanc/Bishop Airport Hotel & Conference Ctr — Entry fee varies — Show off your best beard and mustache in this spirited contest.