Good morning, Flint.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint & Genesee County will host its Big Celebration on Friday, Nov.

13 at St. Michael’s Conference & Event Center in Flint. The event, presented by Big John Steak and Onion, will feature hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and entertainment honoring champions and youth.

Local organizers plan the Black Men and Boys Brunch Saturday in downtown Flint — a meeting aimed at fostering conversation among young men amid rising community challenges.

Leaders including Percy Glover and Nigel Williams will share personal stories to support community healing.

A fire damaged Mega Classic Diner at 4462 Corunna Road in Flint Township on Saturday, Oct.

3 with firefighters extinguishing flames by 12:27 a.m. and the kitchen & roof sustaining major damage while no injuries were reported.

At 11:56 p.m. Oct. 3, the Flint Township Fire Department responded to a fire at Mega Classic Diner on Corunna Road — firefighters controlled the blaze by 12:27 a.m. after ensuring all diners had evacuated safely.

Lotus Room Chinese Cuisine in Mundy Township will close on Saturday, Oct.

10 after nearly 20 years of service. Owner Jack Yang thanked customers and staff for their support and warned that high demand may force an earlier shutdown if shortages persist.

Record stores including Electric Crown Records in Grand Blanc hosted listening parties ahead of Greta Van Fleet's album 'Palace for the People' releasing Friday — early spins thrilled fans.

The Frankenmuth band will tour in February with shows in Detroit on March 2 and Grand Rapids on July 31.

NFL veteran Brandon Carr is donating $5,000 to Carman-Ainsworth High School's girls flag football team to cover costs for uniforms, equipment and summer camp training (the contribution comes via his Carr Cares Foundation) to boost their championship hopes.

On Oct. 1, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill 791 to name a stretch of I-475 after Flint’s lost St. John Street neighborhood, running from Hamilton Avenue to slightly north of Stewart Avenue.

The bill now advances to the House, with 33 senators voting for + 3 against.

Genesee Health System hosted its second annual Mental Wealth Tailgate Monday evening at Greater Heights Academy in Flint.

Families accessed mental and physical health resources while enjoying food trucks, inflatables and free haircuts — the event will later expand to reach more Genesee County communities.