Cities throughout the state such as Grand Rapids, Jackson, Detroit, Saginaw, Muskegon and Holland have seen higher cases of lead in children as far back as 2013.

As the Flint, Michigan water crisis finally reaches media prominence, the small town of Sebring, Ohio is facing a similar plight after high levels of lead were found in the drinking water. The town was notified of the danger on Thursday, although an official found high levels of lead in a few homes as far back as June, CBS News […]

Growing up in Detroit, I would occasionally drive one-hour to Flint, Michigan to hang out with friends near the banks of the Flint River (pictured).…

Motown Recording Artist KEM has partnered with The Salvation Army to assist those affected by the Flint Water Crisis. He will lend his voice in support of the non-profit’s text-to-give campaign that will help fund The Salvation Army of Genesee County’s assistance efforts.    KEM will be present at The Salvation Army Flint Beecher Corps […]

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The Washington D.C. area, which received over two feet of snow, has decided to close both federal and local government offices and schools.

President Obama on Thursday announced his administration would give the city $80 million in federal funding to assist in the water crisis poisoning thousands -- a growing scandal that has sparked resignation requests from citizens for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.

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Big Sean launched an initiative to help the victims of Flint, Michigan.

Residents of Flint, Michigan have taken action against city and state officials by filing three separate class action lawsuits alleging breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of implied warranty and violation of Michigan’s Consumer Protection Act stemming from the city’s inadequate drinkable water. In the suits, the petitioners allege that Flint’s tap water became contaminated […]

Gov. Snyder will appear before the Michigan Congress Tuesday evening to present his plan.

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Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders is bringing attention to the water crisis that is unfolding in Michigan. Sanders is calling for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to resign after the situation left over 30,000 people in Flint without drinkable tap water and thousands of people sick. “There are no excuses. The governor long ago knew about the […]

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President Obama on Saturday announced an emergency declaration that would allocate $5 million in federal aid to assist Flint in the water crisis.