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Commentary: You might be a socialist if…
By Paul Rozycki With the victory of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York, the activism of Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Abdul El-Sayed’s recent Michigan primary win, the rise of the Democratic Socialist/progressive wing of the…
Data centers, AI, and the growth of tech industry demand in Flint and beyond
By Nathan Waters Data centers are one of the hottest and most contentious topics in the current discourse across Michigan and the United States at large. The requirements for digital storage and increased development of online services by big tech companies like Meta (parent…
Attorney General Nessel sues Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements, MDHHS offers response
By Madeleine Graham In late June, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit in response to the Trump administration’s implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful…
The East Village Magazine – August 2026
The August issue of the #EastVillageMagazine hits newsstands soon! If you can’t wait to get reading, click below for a digital copy now.
Flint primary sees new & familiar candidates through to general: here are the unofficial results
By EVM Staff With more than a few crowded primary races this cycle, City of Flint residents saw a host of new and familiar candidates for local office on their Aug. 4 ballots. While certification is yet to come, here are the unofficial results of the 2026 Flint primary election…
Commentary: East Village Magazine celebrates 50 years of local journalism, art, and community commitment
By Paul Rozycki In 1976, Flint’s population was about 160,000, General Motors employed 80,000 people in Genesee County, gas was 59 cents a gallon, and the average household income was $16,000. No one had home computers, laptops, or cell phones – and, in July of that year, Gary…
Sports Beat: Four playoff wins propel Flint City Bucks into USL2 Championship
Flint hosts Vermont on Saturday, August 1, 7:30 p.m., at Atwood Stadium By Harold C. Ford Four consecutive postseason playoff victories have propelled the Flint City Bucks into the 2026 United States League Two (USL2) championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1. Flint will host…