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🌱 Patch AM: What does Michigan’s new Flint water crisis report finally reveal?
Also, don't miss Collective Soul on the Flint Patch calendar
Good day Flint! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What does Michigan's new Flint water crisis report finally reveal?
- What the new Flint water crisis report finally reveals to residents
- How Dolly Parton's legacy shaped a Flint native's musical journey
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Michigan AG Releases Flint Water Crisis Report (headlineusa.com) — Flint residents are getting a long-awaited public report on the criminal investigation into the city's lead-contaminated water crisis, which Michigan's attorney general calls the final step her office can take. The 101-page document details years of health concerns, failed prosecutions of state officials, and how earlier legal settlements and state funding have tried to address the damage. It also underscores that no criminal trial will be held. 
• Michigan attorney general releases Flint water crisis report in final accountability step (latimes.com subscription) — Michigan's attorney general has released a long-promised report detailing the criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis, calling it the last accountability step her office can take. The 101-page document outlines how lead-tainted water harmed Flint residents, why charges against officials were dismissed, and aims to give Flint residents a fuller public record of what happened.
• Miko Marks Reflects on Dolly Parton's Music, Humanity and Trailblazing Legacy (kpfa.org) — A Flint-born singer-songwriter reflects on how Dolly Parton's music shaped her path from childhood in Flint to a career spanning country, Americana, and blues. She recalls hearing Parton at her grandmother's house, drawing strength from Parton's warmth, storytelling, and boundary-crossing legacy as she navigated racism and sexism in the music industry.
📸 Around Flint
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flint
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★ Featured events ★
- Collective Soul →
FIM Capitol Theatre, 140 E 2nd St, Flint
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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Other local events
- Open House - All Buildings
Westwood Heights Schools Flint, MI 48504
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
📣 Flint Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Lost World of Dragons | Final Weeks!
Sloan Museum of Discovery1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, M
10:00 am - One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
12:00 pm - Perfect Little Planet
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
2:00 pm - Skies Over Michigan
Sloan Museum 1310 E Kearsley Street, Flint, MI
3:00 pm - New! Shark Kingdom
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
4:00 pm - Laser KPop Demon Hunters!
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
7:00 pm - Laser Rock Monsters
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium1310 E. Kearsley St.Flint, MI 48503
8:00 pm - Timothy's Pub – Flint →
Timothy's Pub, 2890 Robert T Longway Blvd, Flint
7:00 pm - First Friday - Live Lecture
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St.Flint, MI 4850
6:00 pm - Beecher at International Academy →
International Academy of Flint K-12, 2820 Saginaw St, Flint
6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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My dad Ron McCann's dog is missing. Please message or call if you see her. County: Genesee City: Davison Location Details (nearby cross streets):… (Nextdoor Maple Fenton Hill) - Thought for today.
I'm happy to be here today. Just to bring kind words to everyone who needs them. Don't let anyone tell you that you aren't enough. Because you are… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Cleaner in Flint. Apply here.
- Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for 1st Shift - Maintenance Tech/Custodian in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grand Blanc
- Grand Blanc students return to class under Michigan's new phone-free law (abc12.com)
- Grand Blanc businesses see steady economic boost thanks to Ally Challenge (midmichigannow.com)
- Frankenmuth downs Goodrich, Grand Blanc and Athens draw in Vehicle City Soccer Classic (midmichigannow.com)
Flushing
- Dow's Schoener makes most of golden opportunity (ourmidland.com)
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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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