Good morning, Flint.

Flint-area news shows Crumbl Cookies will open a new location in Davison Township on Friday, July 18 with a festive grand opening, while a 20-year-old Flint man faces murder and weapons charges for a fatal shooting at a local barbershop—additional updates include a controversy over Flint’s ARPA committee, a new ride service for medical appointments and city officials planning to crack down on drag racing and reckless driving.

The Carriage Town Historic Neighborhood Association will host its Sixth Annual Carriage Town Porchfest from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 18 in the historic Carriage Town neighborhood on West First Avenue and Mason Street—local musicians will perform on porches while food trucks and vendors serve guests in this free event.

Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village celebrated its 10th anniversary this past Saturday at the Insight building on South Saginaw Street — the event featured free food, drinks, games, bounce houses, and giveaways that thanked the community while looking ahead to more growth and empowerment.

Police shot at a suspect—who held a homeowner hostage with a knife to his throat—before taking him into custody with a Taser during a short struggle.

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.