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What's up Flint! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new downtown loop could change your Flint bus ride
  • How this November celebration will support 500 Flint kids annually
  • Weekend fire shutters Mega Classic Diner, leaving workers unpaid and uncertain

Also on today's calendar: FREE Community Trunk-or-Treat and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flint MTA proposes route changes, new downtown loop (wnem.com) — Flint bus riders could see a new downtown loop connecting Kettering University, the Cultural Center, Mott's campus and UM-Flint, along with changes to seven existing routes and a new Route 14. The MTA is keeping fares the same and asking residents for feedback at two open houses Thursday at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.
   

2. Big Brothers Big Sisters to honor community champions at 2026 Big Celebration in Flint (mlive.com) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint & Genesee County is hosting its 2026 Big Celebration on Friday, Nov. 13 at St. Michael's Conference & Event Center in Flint, honoring mentors and community partners who support local youth. Tickets are $75, with proceeds funding mentoring programs serving about 500 Flint and Genesee County children each year.
   

3. Weekend fire closes Mega Classic Diner in Flint Township (wnem.com) — A weekend fire has shut down the Mega Classic Diner in Flint Township, leaving its future uncertain and employees suddenly out of work and waiting on delayed paychecks. The Flint Township Fire Department is investigating the Saturday night blaze, while staff like dishwasher Rayvonte McKinney hope the restaurant can eventually reopen so they can return to work.
   

4. El-Sayed stops in Flint, discusses economic pressures and failures (abc12.com) — U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed recently held a town hall at St. Michael's Conference Center in Flint, calling the city a symbol of broader economic and policy failures. He highlighted Flint's water crisis, labor history and economic pressures while contrasting his visit with a separate stop by Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Saginaw.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thought for today.
    Good morning, I hope everyone is enjoying their morning. Let the quiet of the morning bring you peace as you get ready to start your day. (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
  • Another just for fun.
    If you don't drink coffee in the morning, what do you drink? (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (1161) - 3718 E Court St in Flint. Apply here.
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.

Ok Flint! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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