Home
Kettering Student Creates Spoon Wrap, Inspired by Partner’s Chronic Illness
Kettering student Alex Nichols built SpoonWrap for partner Mahalia Thompson’s invisible illness.
Latest stories
Black Pride: Reflections From The Sankofa Project’s Panel Discussion
What it looked like when Flint’s Black queer community spoke its whole truth — and the people who showed up to hold space for it.
In Pictures: Flint Local Fest IV
Flint Local 432 hosted Local Fest IV July 25, showcasing 20+ homegrown acts across genres.
Desmond London Talks Fatherhood, Flint, and His Vision for the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
New Flint Public Library director Desmond London talks fatherhood, his journey, and his vision for Flint.
Kettering Student Creates Spoon Wrap, Inspired by Partner’s Chronic Illness
Kettering student Alex Nichols built SpoonWrap for partner Mahalia Thompson’s invisible illness.
Hamilton Community Health Network and Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. Host Men’s Health Event
Hamilton Health and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. host free prostate cancer screening event Aug. 1 in Flint.
The Man Behind the Board: How Bryce Mata Became Flint’s Quiet Connector
How Bryce Mata became the quiet force behind Flint’s music venues, his label, and the DIY scene.
Suggs SweetTreats and Eats Serves Up Big Flavor from a Small Kitchen
Chef Iesha Suggs on cooking big flavor from a tiny trailer at Suggs SweetTreats and Eats.
FIA Offers Free Summer Art Sessions and Persian Art Lecture
FIA’s free Funday Mondays roll on, plus a July 22 lecture on Persian manuscript painting.
Buckham Gallery Seeking Applicants for Seventh Writer in Residence
Buckham Gallery opens its 7th Writer in Residence call for Flint’s BIPOC community.
Flint Children’s Museum to Host “Night of One Thousand Wings” Summer Party
Flint Children’s Museum takes flight July 30 with butterflies, live auction & more.
Flint’s Third Annual Rx Kids Baby Press Conference Set for July 17
Flint’s third annual Rx Kids Baby Parade Press Conference on July 17.
A publication of
Issue Media Group is a multi-local network of digital news outlets focused on community transformation through solutions journalism. We highlight the people and projects tackling challenges and driving change. Through its national, regional and local publications, IMG connects communities, shares impactful solutions, and inspires progress.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Have a question? Contact us or review our privacy policy for more information.
Solutions that work, from communities like yours. Explore innovative stories from across our network showcasing how neighborhoods are solving today’s challenges together.
- Why early childhood belongs on every Michigan voter’s ballot
- CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system
- Early childhood millages strengthen childcare system
- One Detroit Credit Union brings two new CDFI branches to serve the underserved, unbanked communities
- Returning citizens face extra hurdles in Detroit’s already challenging housing market
- Retail incubators help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
- How one dentist and a multitude of volunteers built Cleveland’s biggest day of smiles
- A not-so-radical idea to build healthy communities: Talk to the neighbors
- Little Michiganders need more investment in early interventions
- LifeWays: In Jackson and Hillsdale counties, the road to recovery starts here
Top 5 Articles
1
In Pictures: Live At Carriage Town 2026
2
A Conversation between Hollywood and Childhood — with Judah Edwards and Flint Youth
3
The Headless Will Blow Your Mind with Space Rock, Theatrics, and Original Music
4
BareFaced brings authenticity and energy to Flint’s hardcore music scene
5
Flint City Council: June Roundup
Support independent journalism in Flint
Flintside is a local digital media outlet covering neighborhoods, small business and entrepreneurship, arts and culture, health, sustainability, talent, and social innovation.
