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Levitt AMP Flint receives three-year renewal, expanding a music series that’s redefining public space

Renewed through 2028, the Levitt AMP Flint Music Series proves how live music and great design can turn simple spaces into thriving community hubs.

Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights rallies Flint to oppose ICE partnership

The Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights is urging Genesee County leaders to end a new 287(g) agreement with ICE, warning it fuels fear, racial profiling, and distrust in immigrant communities.

Punk rock band May/June returns to celebrate Flint Local 432’s 40th anniversary

May/June is making their long-awaited return to Flint, bringing their punk rock energy back to celebrate the venue where they built a loyal following.

Flint native Sa'eed Littlejohn encourages customers and the community to prioritize health and wellness through his local fresh juice brand, Healthy Side.
Sa’eed Littlejohn promotes healthy living through his local fresh juice brand, Healthy Side

Flint native Sa'eed Littlejohn encourages customers and the community to prioritize health and wellness through his local fresh juice brand, Healthy Side. During his Q&A, the entrepreneur discussed fatherhood, juicing, and plans for the future.

“The instructors are great, they walk you through everything to make sure you do it safely.” - Josie Anderson, UM-Flint student, pictured here working with FIA glass programs manager Brent Swanson.
How the FIA’s facilities are exposing UM-Flint students to the wonders of glassworking

The Glass Studios at the Flint Institute of Art provides an open space and opportunity for education, teamwork, and creativity.

Natasha Thomas takes in the scenery at Buckham Gallery located in downtown Flint.
Introducing Buckham Gallery’s 2nd Writer In Residence: Natasha Thomas

"The truer you are to your voice, the people that you’re supposed to find, find you." Flint native Natasha Thomas becomes Buckham Gallery’s 2nd Writer In Residence.

Anthony Paul is the C.O.O of Wav Village, a music studio located inside of the historic Paterson Building of downtown Flint.
Wav Village talks about the importance of creating a safe space for Flint music culture

“My goal is to provide that space, that cultural representation of what I think Flint needs." Anthony Paul talked to Flintside about Wav Village, a new music studio located in downtown Flint.   

Iresha Dorsey (right) and her fiance, Sunny (left), of Dumboes Elephant Ears & Funnel Cakes. The playful logo sets the tone for it to be a "fun place to come and gorge on sweet fried treats." 
Turning business into something sweet with Dumboes Elephant Ears & Funnel Cakes

"We want Dumboes to be the Big John's or Little Caesars in Flint – a part of Flint history.”

Percy Whitmore during his book event at Comma Bookstore in September.
Flint native discusses “sharing the keys” on The Ray Podcast

"I want this to be a consistent, everyday, successful thing you can execute every day."

Keyon Lovett, the ArtSchool Dropout, sits in front of an electrical box he was commissioned to design downtown Flint.
“I’m starving to be able to show my creative side:” Meet Flint’s Artschool Dropout

"I'm starving for opportunity. I'm starving to be able to teach through my work."

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