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Journalist/Teacher/Broadcaster Cathy Shafran (Photo courtesy of Facebook) Journalist/Teacher/Broadcaster Cathy Shafran (Photo courtesy of Facebook)

Tonight On The Tom Sumner Program

The Flint Festival Chorus' new director Wendy Bloom talks about the group and their upcoming performance at West Court Street Church of God, award winning columnist and New York Times best selling author W

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Snyder Signs Bill to Aid Low-Income Homeowners w/Poverty Exemptions

Governor Snyder recently signed legislation to simplify the process for low-income residents seeking a property tax exemption on their home.

House Bill 5178 makes it easier to apply for a poverty exemption on a principal residence, ensuring Michigan's neediest residents get the help they need

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Flint’s Shields Still Has Chance for Olympic Spot

Olympic hopeful Claressa Shields is still in the hunt for a spot on the 2012 Olympic Team according to the Detroit News.

The Flint boxer lost a preliminary bout on Sunday at the women's world championships in China. The good ne

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Senate Committee Takes Action on Work Sharing Legislation

Representative Jim Ananich (D-Flint) and Senator Vincent Gregory (D-Southfield) praised the Senate Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing Committee's passage yesterday of Senate Bill 1094, legislation sponsored by Senator Bruce Caswell (R-Hillsdale) to implement a work-sharing program in Michigan to help part-time workers

Ambitious Avengers Soars Above Expectations

 

Let’s face it; The Avengers was an endeavor so ambitious and so large, that had the end result been of mediocre quality, one could have paid the picture respect.  Yet lo and behold T

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New Movie Releases — ‘The Dictator,’ ‘Battleship’ and ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ [VIDEOS]

This weekend, you’ll have your choice between a goofy comedy, watching things blow up, and a tale about the joys and perils of new parenthood.

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What Do Men Say Is the Most Frustrating Aspect of Dating?

Dating is tough, and interpersonal communication can be even tougher. But the electronic age has brought with a whole new layer of angst — it seems nothing is more perplexing to a man than talking to a woman via text message.

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Should Churches Be Involved in Politics? — Survey of the Day

The separation of church and state doesn’t mean religious leaders can’t express political opinions. And in the wake of President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage there has been talk that some houses of worship may encourage their flock not to vote for the president in 2012 to protest his reversal on the issue.

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Jobs Can Cause Depression Among Men and Women — In Different Ways

There are many different elements within the workplace that can increase a person’s risk of depression, but a new study suggests that men and women are affected differently.

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Prosecution Rests in Serial Stabber Trial

Prosecutors have rested their case against alleged serial stabber Elias Abuelazam who is charged with going on a murder spree in the summer of 2010. Fourteen people were stabbed in and around Flint and five of the victims died