A shot of downtown Flint, Michigan.
A shot of downtown Flint, Michigan. Megan Speaks | Flintside
Murals line the Flint River in Riverbank Park
Murals line the Flint River in Riverbank Park Mike Naddeo
Jenifer Veloso | Flintside
Patrick Hayes | Flintside
Jenifer Veloso | Flintside
Patrick Hayes | Flintside
Krystal Cooke's Rx Kids mural on the east side of Flint.
Krystal Cooke's Rx Kids mural on the east side of Flint. Courtesy photo | MSU
Tia Scott | Flintside
A mural near Davison Road in the shadows of I-475.
A mural near Davison Road in the shadows of I-475. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

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Feature Story LifeWays Staff Healthy Communities

LifeWays peer support and recovery staff inspire clients to 'walk the walk'

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, October 8, 2024
Feature Story Community Correspondent Michell Thompson visited Ornamental Security Doors, Brothers’ Pharmacy, and Maxwell Pharmacy to highlight through photography the many businesses dedicated to helping Flint residents. Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Capturing three small but mighty businesses across Flint

Michell ThompsonMonday, October 7, 2024
Feature Story Pictured with staff members, co-owner Ron Housley of Maude's Alabama BBQ (far right) discusses the beauty of resilience, the power of family, and providing Southern hospitality on the east side of Flint.  Entrepreneurship

Talking resilience, family, and Southern hospitality with Ron Housley of Maude's Alabama BBQ

Jerimiah WhiteheadMonday, October 7, 2024
Feature Story Hamilton Community Health Network has expanded its network of locations to include a new clinic in Whitmore Lake, in Washtenaw County. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network expands to serve Whitmore Lake area

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 7, 2024
In The News On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Genesee Intermediate School District will host its 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium titled 'The Science and Power of Hope 2.0 – Identifying Signs of Mental Illness.'  Healthy Communities

Genesee Intermediate School District to host 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium

Brianna NargisoWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story Flint native Jeanette Edwards stands in the middle and smiles with fellow Brownell-Holmes community members on Sept. 12, 2024. Neighborhoods

The Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood Association breathes new life into the community

Jerimiah WhiteheadFriday, September 27, 2024
Feature Story Flint native Bri Nelson is the founder of Cleanly Life, a local housekeeping service that offers a detailed approach to cleaning and maintaining a harmonious living environment. Entrepreneurship

Embracing the art of cleaning with Bri Nelson of Cleanly Life

Jerimiah WhiteheadThursday, September 26, 2024
Feature Story A group of young men pass the time playing basketball in the Brownell-Holmes area, pictured on Sept. 15, 2024. Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood 2024

Anthony SummersWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story Mission Possible is out to build sustainable communities in Flint. Economic Development

Mission Possibles' ASAP program aims to build a sustainable community through financial literacy

Jarielle Tasha NettlesWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story FLEX High School offers a unique and flexible learning program for students facing educational challenges or at risk of dropping out.  Kids and Education

FLEX High Schools: A beacon of hope for Flint and Burton’s at-risk youth

Brianna NargisoTuesday, September 24, 2024
Partner Content Parents indicated that needed services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and paraprofessional support were inadequate. Kids and Education

Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 24, 2024
Longform Joe Volpe, program manager at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center. Healthy Communities

Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan's LGBTQ youth

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Flintside's emeritus editor, Patrick Hayes, reflects on his tenure at the publication. Neighborhoods

Being a good neighbor with Flintside's emeritus editor, Patrick Hayes

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, September 18, 2024
Feature Story Art teacher and founder of Artxtension: Education-Equity-Empowerment, Jordan Barnett, poses confidently outside Mott Middle College on September 10, 2024. Arts and Culture

Creativity in Motion: An insight into Jordan Barnett's artistic journey

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, September 18, 2024
Longform GHS Urgent Care Healthy Communities

Funding gap threatens care for Michiganders utilizing community mental health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 17, 2024
Longform Elizabeth Agius Healthy Communities

Michigan organizations, universities, and agencies growing the public health workforce

Monique BedfordTuesday, September 17, 2024
Feature Story Gerald Heffernon. American, born 1946. Four-eyed Sighthound, 1986. Excelsior, wire, wood, fake fur, pigment, and newspaper 21 × 48 × 20 in. Gift of Claire White 2006.63. Arts and Culture

New ‘Pick of the Litter’ exhibit at the FIA showcases our furry friends-turned-family

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 17, 2024
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