June is officially Pride Month in Flint & Genesee, a month dedicated to celebrating and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. In April, Genesee County Commissioners declared June as Pride Month for the county and Mayor Sheldon Neeley recently declared June Pride Month for Flint. For several years…
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The Capitol Theatre has reopened its doors. Going to see a movie at the Capitol Theatre has been a longstanding tradition. Many Flint locals and ex-pats have fond memories of watching movies at the theatre. Starting on March 5, that tradition continued once again with updated safety guidelines in…
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Flint has been known for its sports culture for decades. From the Flintstones – Flint natives who took the Michigan State Spartans Basketball team to the 2000 NCAA Division I Men's National Championship – to boxing stars like Claressa Shields and Tony Burton, Flint has produced some major athletes…
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Events and attractions are coming back or reopening in Flint & Genesee. Favorites to both locals and visitors will once again be open for the public to enjoy. Check out these events and attractions in Flint & Genesee: Applewood The historic estate is opening its gardens to the public starting in…
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Small businesses such as retail stores and restaurants can be a driver for tourism and travel. According to US Travel two of the top leisure travel activities for U.S. domestic travelers include shopping and fine dining. At Explore Flint & Genesee, we know that local small businesses are some of the…
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Everyone loves a good find, but did you know buying second-hand benefits the environment? According to an article from Thrift World, “the average American tosses out 81 pounds of clothing every year.” By buying second-hand items, such as clothing, consumers can keep these items from ending up in…
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Earth Day is an annual global event that has been celebrated for over 50 years. The purpose of the day is to demonstrate support for environmental protection and in Flint & Genesee there are plenty of ways to do just that. Individuals can give back to the earth in several ways including planting a…
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Flint & Genesee is filled with local businesses from restaurants to retail, event venues to professional services. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, a small business is defined as a business with less than 500 employees. In Flint & Genesee, local businesses…
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The Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau officially has a new brand name and identity: Explore Flint & Genesee, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group. On April 1, its parent organization, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce became the Flint & Genesee Group. The newly branded Flint &…
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Easter is April 4 this year and in Flint & Genesee there are a number of things to do to help get celebrate the day. From outdoor activities to Easter brunches, here are the events you can participate in this Easter weekend. Decorate a Cupcake Hosted by Little Suga’s in the Flint Farmers’ Market…
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