Good morning, Flint.

Flint Pride returned downtown on Saturday, July 19th — its 15th year — as local artists, community organizations and businesses set up tents at the Downtown Flat Lot.

Attendees showed strong support during the event.

On July 18, Porchfest in Carriage Town brought about 20 musical acts performing on porches and makeshift stages — hundreds of residents enjoyed live music, food, and family-friendly activities as nearly 45 vendors set up booths.

The festival marked six years of uniting neighbors with closing performances by Jon Connor and Jeff Skigh.

Grand Blanc Township Police arrested 20-year-old Ter-ray Pendleton on July 15 after he allegedly fired shots during a road rage incident on July 5 (a 9mm firearm linked to the evidence was recovered) and he now faces 13 felony charges.

Flint's Summerfield Early Childhood Center will reopen Tuesday, July 22 at 10 a.m.—the upgraded facility at 1360 Milbourne Ave now has a new main entrance, repaired parking lot, new windows, a repaired roof and a new boiler system to enhance safety and comfort for Early Head Start and Head Start Preschool students and families.

The Flint City Council will return from its summer break next week after a first half marked by division and distrust.

Officials and residents have expressed concern about the ongoing gridlock (as detailed by local reporting).

A hotel near Bishop International Airport is up for sale at $7.2 million in Mundy Township.

Built in 2000 and renovated in 2017—this 69-room property features guest amenities such as an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, airport shuttle and meeting rooms—and is being marketed by agents at Marcus & Millichap.

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.

Beatles vs. Elvis - A Musical Showdown

7:30-9 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Witness the legendary battle of rock n’ roll icons in an unforgettable musical showdown.

Buicks on the Bricks

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Dort-Durant Carriage Factory — Free entry — Showcase of collectible Buicks in the birthplace of General Motors with food and fun for all.

The Ally Challenge

All day — Warwick Hills Golf & Country — Entry fee applies — Experience high-level golf with top professionals during the PGA TOUR Champions event.