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Hey there, Flint! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Flint's new carts boosted recycling by 253% in two years
- What GISD's superintendent change means for Genesee County students and families
- Flint mother pleads guilty after children found alone in filthy home
Also on today's calendar: Open Office Hours - Flint and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Flint and Bay City Report Recycling Gains -- Environmental Protection (eponline.com) — Flint residents are recycling far more than before, with household recycling up 253% since the city rolled out curbside carts and annual volume jumping to 2,200 tons. Backed by state and nonprofit grants, Flint distributed 68,000 carts and is also tied to a planned $12.7 million Genesee County Recycling and Education Center on Chavez Drive that will further expand local recycling access. 
2. GISD Superintendent Dr. Steven Tunnicliff to retire at end of school year (theflintcouriernews.com) — Flint-area families will see a major leadership change at the Genesee Intermediate School District, as Superintendent Dr. Steven Tunnicliff plans to retire in June 2027 and Deputy Superintendent Tricia Hill has been named his successor. With deep local experience and UM-Flint training, Hill will work alongside Tunnicliff over the coming year to ensure a smooth transition for schools across Genesee County.
3. The Walls Were Smeared With Human Feces. The Floor Was Buried In Trash (lawenforcementtoday.com) — Flint residents are learning more about a disturbing child abuse case where police say two young boys with special needs were left alone for days in a filthy home. After a neighbor requested a welfare check, officers found hazardous living conditions, leading their mother to plead guilty to multiple child abuse and abandonment charges ahead of an October sentencing.
4. 100K Ideas, Huron County Economic Development Corporation receive $100,000 grants (wnem.com) — Flint's 100K Ideas program is receiving a $100,000 state grant to boost local entrepreneurship, expand access to startup capital, and connect residents with workforce resources. Leaders say the funding will strengthen existing small business and job-development efforts, helping Flint residents build skills, launch ventures, and navigate economic transitions more confidently in the years ahead.
5. Former Kmart finds new life, Mexican food truck gets full-time spot and more Flint-area business news (mlive.com) — Several new and returning businesses are reshaping daily options around Flint, from a quickly reopened Rita's Diner in Flint Township to a popular MexiCrunch food truck now serving regularly at Davison Farmers' Market. Residents can also look forward to a new Ollie's in Clio, Anna's House in Grand Blanc, and an expanded 7 Brew drive-thru drink spot nearby.
📸 Around Flint
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flint
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★ Featured events ★
- Flint Doll Show & Sale Fall 2026 →
Dom Polski Hall, 3415 N Linden Rd, Flint
10:00 am
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Open Office Hours - Flint →
Berston Field House, 3300 Saginaw St., Flint
9:00 am - Swartz Creek Dragons Volleyball at Kearsley →
4302 Underhill Dr, Flint
6:15 pm - Laingsburg at Carman-Ainsworth →
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7:00 pm - Exploring Autumn →
Flint Children's Museum, 1602 University Avenue, Flint
12:00 pm - Tuesday Bike Night →
Genesee County Parks Office, 5045 E. Stanley Rd, Flint
4:00 pm - Puppy Pals →
Flint Children's Museum, 1602 University Avenue, Flint
12:00 pm - Friday Night Drop in Golf →
Swartz Creek Golf Course, 1902 Hammerburg Rd, Flint
8:00 am
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
📣 Flint Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
11:00 am - New! Shark Kingdom
Sloan Museum, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
12:00 pm - Perfect Little Planet
Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
2:00 pm - Skies Over Michigan
Sloan Museum, 1310 E Kearsley Street, Flint
3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thought for today.
I was thinking about my parents this morning and how dedicated they were to each other and the family. It seems that in today's world there is less… (Nextdoor Farnumwood) - **Update: Gilbert home last night on his own.
He was gone for about three hours.** My cat got out today. He's a grey tabby with a shaved butt. He was recently neutered. He's chipped and his name… (Nextdoor Western Hills Dr)
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Flint. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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