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Good morning to you Flint! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why some Flint tenants say they’re living without water or heat
  • Which Flint-area football stars made the prestigious 2025 AP all-state list?
  • How a Flint fundraiser just topped $200,000 for cancer patients

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy; areas of morning fog, with a high of 36 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 44, low: 25.
  • Friday: A.M. flurries; windy, colder, with a high of 28 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tenants left without water after apartment building condemned by city, resident says (wnem.com) — Flint tenants at Village Shore Apartments say they’ve gone weeks without running water and have faced unreliable heat in a building they believe the city has condemned. Residents must move out by Dec. 27, but some say they lack money for deposits, moving costs, and a new place to live while they wait for answers from the city and property managers.
   

2. 21 Flint-area football players named to 2025 AP all-state teams (mlive.com) — Flint-area high school football players had a big year, with 21 local standouts earning spots on the 2025 Associated Press all-state teams, including 12 first-team selections. From Davison and Grand Blanc to Goodrich, Fenton, and Flint Elite, the list highlights athletes who broke school records, anchored dominant lines, and starred on both sides of the ball.
   

3. Pink Night Palooza campaign raises over $200k for local breast cancer fund (wnem.com) — A long-running Flint fundraiser has brought in more than $200,000 this year to help local breast cancer patients with everyday costs like groceries, bills, and treatment co-pays. Pink Night Palooza, held at the Flint Farmers’ Market and co-founded by Financial Plus Credit Union and the Hurley Foundation, set new giving records and fully supports Hurley’s free Breast Cancer Navigation Program.
   

4. Marijuana wholesale tax could cause cannabis prices to go up (midmichigannow.com) — A new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana products starting January 1 could eventually raise prices at Flint-area dispensaries, depending on how shops handle the added cost. Two Genesee County businesses disagree on whether consumers will feel it, even as the state plans to use the projected $420 million in revenue for road repairs.
   

5. $3.3M awarded to Flint, Great Lakes Bay, Thumb region businesses to support training (wnem.com) — Flint-area businesses are sharing in $3.3 million in state training grants aimed at preparing workers for high-demand, skilled jobs in Mid-Michigan. Through the Going PRO Talent Fund, employers can offer classroom instruction, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training that typically boost wages and strengthen the local workforce over time.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SHRIMP STREET TACOS w/ MANGO SALSA
    1 C Shrimp, raw, peeled ½ C Green Bell Pepper, small dice½ C Red Bell Pepper, small dice1 Med Mango, small dice1C Tomato, small dice½ C Bok Choy,… (Nextdoor Thread Lake)
  • Monday 12/15/25!!
    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Shoveling or any “quick fix” around the house handyman gigs or chores Discount if less than 2 hrs and today!! DONT WAIT!! Or… (Nextdoor Utley)
  • Measles exposure reported at Oakland County hospital... (X: flintjournal)
  • The University of Michigan-Flint’s Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies, Dec. 14, at the Dort Financial Center, were equal parts celebration and self... (X: UMFlint)
  • Signature Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Associate- Flint, MI in Flint. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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