Monday, July 21st, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement agencies hosted a Basketball with a Cop event on Saturday in downtown Flint—youth showed off basketball skills and enjoyed free food and games while building positive interactions with police. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, City of Flint Police Department, and University of Michigan-Flint Police worked together to bridge the gap between officers and the community. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flint’s 15th annual Pride Festival drew over 1,000 people within the first two hours on July 19 at the Flat Lot — the event featured many vendors, food trucks, and live drag and music shows as it moved from its traditional site because of riverfront renovations. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flint City Council member Leon El-Alamin, accused of assault and domestic violence (according to council members), is being asked to resign amid ongoing controversy. A California-based chip manufacturer scrapped plans to build a semiconductor facility that could have brought thousands of jobs to Genesee County (a decision that raises local economic concerns). MLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women in the Lead: Nosey Parker with Special Guest Audrey Dupuis
7 PM - 1 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Experience an evening of rising Michigan talent and live music under the stars.
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