Hashtag Flint

Karen Weaver Needs to be a Leader | hashtag-flint Karen Weaver needs to be a leader. It’s prudent to seek guidance from others with greater experience than your own, so the mayor’s close ties to former mayor W...

RTAB does NOT intervene. Weaver administration now discussing awarding Rizzo a contract via emergency resolution after the current contract with Republic ends on the 29th of July.

Flint City Council: Mayor seeks RTAB meeting to discuss city's trash contract ABC12 has learned from several Flint City council members that Mayor Weaver has asked for a special meeting in Lansing on Friday.

Take a looksy at our first Photo of the Week, . We're looking for someone or something to join our sponsorship team, and are accepting submissions for content too.

This one means a lot to author, Tim Galbraith. Quotes from Flint councilman Eric Mays and City Administrator Sylvester Jones help paint a picture that "The Greatest" should be remembered for.

"Muhammad Ali wasn't eligible to be drafted into the Vietnam War. He wasn't available. America had already drafted him and thrust him to the front lines of its Civil Rights Movement, a 100 year old continuation of its Civil War. How could he fight two wars at once? That's asking a lot of anyone - even the heavyweight champion of the world."

Muhammad Ali Answered the Bell When He was Drafted | hashtag-flint I have a 9 year old son, Julian, who I love to talk about sports with. Most of the time I tell him stories about the likes of Isaiah Thomas, Michael Jordan, ...

No guarantees. No promises. But if we're all lucky, contributor Mike Butt might have a piece on Big Donut in July. Again, we're not making any promises (just dropping hints).

Two things:

Thing 1: Y'all got to make a habit of checking out Totem Books. Not for the merchandise (although they do have great stuff and its cheap). Not for the cafe (unless you want to smash a Neil Gaiman for breakfast). You have got to get up here for the environment. Great people making great things happen right across from the White Horse.

Thing 2: Y'all get to make it a point to listen to Big Donut. They're an outstanding group whose sound Totem Books owner Dean Yeotis compares to Frank Zappa.

Our first edition of The Mayor's Report Card!

The Mayor's Report Card - June | hashtag-flint The month of May was far from a banner one for Mayor Weaver. Early on the mayor was named in a lawsuit filed by former city administrator Natasha Henderson in ...

Is this a bad sign for the mayor, or standard operating procedure?

City refuses request for emails on ex-administrator's claims against mayor The City of Flint is refusing to release emails that former City Administrator Natasha Henderson allegedly sent regarding concerns Mayor Karen Weaver may have been telling staff to direct water crisis donations to her own personal funds.

Come to Totem Books and be funky tonight from 7-9! Mike Butt be spinning until 8, with DJ Beardzilla taking over until 9. And Teresa Chase is nowhere to be seen...but she's still wonderful.

Look for more from Hashtag soon.

"What Mayor Weaver has done has really put Flint on the map as fighters, not helpless, spineless... A quick Q & A with activist Melissa Mays. Hashtag Flint: As an activist who has played an important role in the unfolding of the Flint water crisis you appear...

First Art Walk for Totem Books!