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Hi there, Flint! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in protecting the UM-Flint campus and nearby neighborhoods?
  • How a new Flint partnership is shaping tomorrow's local doctors
  • What the rebuilt St. John Street park will bring to Flint

Also on today's calendar: Swartz Creek at Kearsley and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
  • Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Public Safety Officer (Onsite) (umich.edu) — If you live in or near Flint and want a career in public safety, the University of Michigan–Flint is hiring full-time public safety officers to protect the campus and surrounding community. The position offers 24/7 shift options, union-negotiated pay, strong benefits, and tuition support for employees and dependents.
   

2. Mott Community College partners with Hurley Medical Center and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine to train future physicians (theflintcouriernews.com) — Mott Community College in Flint is teaming up with Hurley Medical Center and MSU's College of Human Medicine to bring medical residents and students into MCC's simulation lab for hands-on training. Over multiple Friday sessions and future clerkships, the partnership aims to strengthen communication and clinical skills while building a stronger health care pipeline to serve Flint and Genesee County residents.
   

3. Mayor Neeley and community leaders celebrate ongoing reconstruction of Historic St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park (theflintcouriernews.com) — Flint residents are seeing major progress at the St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park, where a $1.2 million reconstruction is adding a historic playground, walking path, pavilion, and Flint River Trail connection. City leaders and neighbors say the project honors a once-thriving Black business district displaced by I-475 while creating a new gathering space for education, recreation, and community events on the north side.
   

4. Greater Flint Arts Council celebrates newly renovated center (midmichigannow.com) — A newly renovated Greater Flint Arts Council center has opened on South Saginaw Street, giving residents expanded classrooms, dance and creative spaces, and a theater right in the city. Local artists and supporters say the $1.25 million Mott Foundation–backed project will create more chances for Flint residents of all ages to learn, perform, and connect.
   

5. 'Mom, I feel like I made it': Flint-area native Eric Bennett reached 102nd floor of World Trade Center, then 9/11 happened (abc12.com) — A Flint mother is reflecting on the 25 years since her son, Kearsley High School graduate Eric Bennett, died in the World Trade Center attacks. She shares how his athletic legacy, a memorial scholarship, and her grandchildren's achievements keep his memory alive while she embraces new experiences instead of attending this year's 9/11 ceremony.
   

📸 Around Flint

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flint

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday September 13
  • Sensory Sunday →
    Flint Children's Museum, 1602 University Avenue, Flint
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 12
  • One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
    Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For the neighbors who live in Woodcroft area.
    Many of you may recognize Cali. She has been the neighborhood cat for over 12 years. She has been very ill. She has been drooling, not able to clean… (Nextdoor Woodcroft)
  • Thought for today.
    One never realizes how truly blessed one is until something out of the norm hits them and people send their blessings and good energy your way. Be… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Flint. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Shipping Receiving Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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