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FLINT, Mich. — Tucked behind a bookshelf inside On the Bricks downtown, a hidden doorway leads guests into The X, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar reviving prohibition-era drinks and bringing a curated nightlife experience to the city.

Since relaunching in late June 2025, manager Brian Barnett has been reshaping the bar’s identity by returning it to its roots as a tr...


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FLINT, Mich. — In response to a nearly 6 percent water rate hike approved this week by the Great Lakes Water Authority, Mayor Sheldon Neeley proposed adding $1 million to the city’s Water Stabilization Fund to offset the increase for residents.

“Flint families have carried more than their fair share of burdens,” Neeley said. “We will not allow this rate hike to b...


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DETROIT, Mich. — Despite pleas from dozens of Flint residents, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) board moved forward with a water rate increase.

The GLWA Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2026, and approved a 5.8 percent average increase for water services and a 4.26 percent average increase for wastewater services. The latest increase comes on the he...


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FLINT, Mich. — Flint Community Schools is inviting families and community members to celebrate reading at its annual A Taste of Literacy event.

The free, family-friendly event takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Flint Farmers’ Market.

A Taste of Literacy serves as a kickoff to March is Reading Month and aims to encourage student...


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FLINT, Mich. — The second annual M2Dsports Flintustry Boss Stars Basketball Showcase returns to New Standard Academy on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Presented by Much 2 Discuss Media, in association with Talent Over Politics, the event is organized by Christopher Dale Wilson Jr., also known as Cris Da Boss; a motivational speaker, musician and host of the “Much 2 Disc...


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