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Good morning Flint! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Flint candidates officially advanced to November's ballot.
- How Flint leaders plan to crack down on rising gun violence
- See how Flint-area teams opened Week 1 under the Friday night lights.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Genesee County certifies primary results, setting Flint's No... (flintbeat.com) — Certified results from the Aug. 4 primary confirm who Flint voters will see on November's mayoral and 1st Ward City Council ballot, with no major changes after overseas ballots. Incumbent Mayor Sheldon Neeley and Councilwoman Tonya Burns remain the top mayoral contenders. 
2. Mayor Sheldon Neeley calls for coordinated community response to address rising gun violence (theflintcouriernews.com) — Flint officials are ramping up a coordinated crackdown on rising gun violence, combining tougher enforcement with mental health and support services. Mayor Sheldon Neeley, Police Chief Terence Green, and partner agencies detailed new strategies against modified firearms, retaliatory shootings, and those who harbor offenders, while highlighting curfews, school-based deescalation programs, and local hotlines for tips and counseling.
3. Flint-area high school football Week 1 scoreboard (mlive.com) — Flint-area football fans got a big opening night, with multiple local teams topping 50 points and Flint Carman-Ainsworth avenging last year's Week 1 loss. The scoreboard includes wins and losses for Flint schools like Kearsley, Beecher, Powers Catholic, and more, plus a list of today's matchups including Vehicle City Gridiron Classic games in Flint.
4. Detroit And Flint Lead Michigan's Budget-friendly Housing Options For First-time Buyers (lansing730.com) — If you're living in Flint or thinking about moving here, this breakdown shows Flint currently has the lowest typical home price in Michigan, around $49,000. The piece compares Flint's home values and estimated mortgage payments to other cities like Detroit, Saginaw, and Muskegon, noting that aging housing stock helps keep local prices down.
📸 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
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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 - New! Shark Kingdom
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
1:00 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 - 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
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thought for today.
To those who feel emotionally weak today, you are strong, you are worthy, you can over come your problems. Take one step, one minute to feel the… (Nextdoor Farnumwood) - Thought for today.
When we go through the day and stress builds up, please remember to take a deep breath and take a few minutes to relax. Close your eyes and think of… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Flint. Apply here.
- City of Flint Michigan posted a job opening for City Facilities Maintenance Foreman 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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