The crisis in Flint, Mich., goes far beyond the lead in its water, and a new Netflix docu-series sheds light on the city’s much deeper economic and social problems.
“Outside investment is needed to really rebuild this community,” Zackary Canepari, one of the directors of “Flint Town,” told Cheddar.
Flint, home to about 100,000 people, reportedly has fewer than 100 police officers, and violence has run rampant.
Part of the reason is the city’s high unemployment, according to co-director Drea Cooper. He points out that issue stems from General Motors’ leaving town in the 1980s.
“It’s a town that’s missing a core industry,” Cooper said. “It was a town that was built on a singular industry, and now it’s trying to make its way.
“There’s been influx of universities coming in through the University of Michigan, hospitals are coming in, so they’re starting to find a new sort of niche and a new industry. But I think so many of these things start with education and job opportunities.”
For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/welcome-to-flint-town).
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on January 2024.
A new report found that business travel is becoming more expensive.
The average rent in Manhattan is hitting record highs, according to a report.
Roblox is launching the 'Hamilton' simulator Thursday.
Jewelry designer Stephanie Gottlieb spoke with Cheddar News to discuss facing sexism in the industry, how she finds work-life balance with a heavy schedule, and showed her collection lines.
A study revealed that the average worker makes more errors and completes fewer tasks as the day goes on.
Guitarist, singer and songwriter Robbie Robertson passed away at the age of 80.
A New Mexico judge has set the trial date for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the woman charged with the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie 'Rust' in 2021.
The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them squarely within Hollywood's awards season, for a change.
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