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Flint Fall Leaf Pickup Starts Sunday

Stu Allen — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:02:10 +0000

Fall leaf pickup begins this Sunday in the City of Flint, although city officials are encouraging residents to bag their leaves whenever possible. The city has been divided into three zones for leaf pickup, with each zone assigned a removal date for leaves raked into the street. Zone 1 pickup is scheduled for Sunday (Oct.28), [...]

It's Here The 2012 Flint Interactive Homicide Map – How Close Are You To The Crime Scene?

Rod Prahin — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:53:19 +0000

I realize sometimes it seems like crime is everywhere in the area. When you look at it from a map view it tells a different story. The interactive homicide map breaks it down for you and pin points the exact location of each homicide. This is both scary and very interesting. How close are you [...]

Pass Jobs Bill Or Rapes And Murders Will Rise In Flint According To Joe Biden [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:15:18 +0000

Vice President Biden suggested yesterday that rapes and murders in Flint could rise if Congress does not pass a new spending bill. The vice president discussed the relation between crime and police staffing during a stop in Flint.

We were just told a few days ago that Flint is the fourth most violent city in America.
Take the jump to watch the Vice President and to get more facts.

Layoffs Looming Large In Flint Again

J. Patrick — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:19:23 +0000

The City of Flint could have 20 fewer police officers patrolling the streets if the city and the union can’t reach an agreement on concessions. Layoff notices were issued on Tuesday, after negotiations stalled. The cuts mean that the city could be facing a public safety shortfall, while at the same time dealing with a [...]