🌱 Patch AM: Why Flint tops Michigan’s list of most affordable homebuying cities

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Flint tops Michigan's list of most affordable homebuying cities
• Why Michigan's attorney general stayed away from her own party convention

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Some sun, a shower; warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 71.
• Wednesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Buy Affordable Homes In Michigan Right Now (wearebattlecreek.com) — Flint currently ranks as Michigan's most affordable city for homebuyers, with typical home values just under $50,000 and estimated mortgage payments around $400–$450 a month. The piece compares Flint's prices to other Michigan cities and notes that low values reflect older housing stock and varying home conditions rather than a sudden market collapse.
   

• Michigan's top Jewish Democrat skips party convention over Israel harassment fears (nypost.com) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, shown previously speaking in Flint, skipped this weekend's state Democratic convention, saying she feared harassment over her support for Israel. Party leaders tightened security and warned against disruptive behavior as internal tensions over the Israel–Hamas war and antisemitism concerns continue to roil Michigan Democrats.
   

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Wednesday September 2
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Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31
• Timothy's Pub – Flint →
  Timothy's Pub, 2890 Robert T Longway Blvd, Flint
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• The Lost World of Dragons | Final Weeks!
  Sloan Museum of Discovery1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, M
  10:00 am
• Skies Over Michigan
  Sloan Museum 1310 E Kearsley Street, Flint, MI
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• New! Shark Kingdom
  Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
  4:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Beecher at International Academy →
  International Academy of Flint K-12, 2820 Saginaw St, Flint
  6:00 pm
• First Friday - Live Lecture
  Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St.Flint, MI 4850
  6:00 pm
• Laser Pride
  Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
  7:00 pm
• Laser Rock Monsters
  Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
  Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
  11:00 am
• Perfect Little Planet
  Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Chloe, a dog who went missing in Clearwater, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 57 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Kansas Avenue)
• Thought for today.
  Let the spirit of your heart touch others today with positive vibes. Hug someone who may need it or say kind words to those who need them. Let's make… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)

• The Guitar Center posted a job opening for GC Retail Sales Associate Store 322 in Flint. Apply here.
• Bob Evans Restaurants posted a job opening for Server in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grand Blanc

• Steven Alker goes back-to-back on tour with Ally Challenge title (statenews.net)
• Violence against healthcare workers, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes (newstribune.com)
• The Concert at 17 Closes Out Friday Fan Fun at The Ally Challenge (thelascopress.com)

Davison

• Popular mid-Michigan Mexican restaurant opening second location (mlive.com)
• The Best Football Teams Had the Biggest Blowouts in Week 1 (enjoyer.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 waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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