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Feature Story Daniel Coyle (Coyle Condenser) American, Stoned Ape Theory, 2022. Flameworked glass, assembled hot, 10 x 10 x 5 inches. Arts and Culture

FIA’s ‘Torched: Glass Pipes’ exhibit showcases functional art pieces that will blow your mind

Sarah MarkstromTuesday, April 18, 2023
In The News The 'Health is Wealth' community health fair takes place on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Holmes STEM Academy in Flint. Healthy Communities

The “Health is Wealth” health fair offers free medical and food services to Flint residents

Brianna NargisoMonday, April 17, 2023
In The News Flint native Caleb Robinson is releasing his second album effort "Going Home" on April 28, 2023. Arts and Culture

Flint drummer Caleb Robinson preps for the release of new album 'Going Home'

Jarielle Tasha NettlesThursday, April 13, 2023
In The News Dustin Gaines, owner of clothing brand Elevate Exchange, is preparing to hold his 2nd annual First Class Fashion Show which has an airport theme this year. Arts and Culture

Elevate Exchange is bringing the 'First Class Fashion Show' to downtown Flint

Jarielle Tasha NettlesThursday, April 13, 2023
Longform The main entrance of Longfellow Middle School in Flint, Michigan displays "no trespassing" warnings and graffiti on March 13, 2023. The school closed its doors in 2007. Neighborhoods

“Every school I ever went to in Flint is gone”Addressing Flint's ongoing urban blight as a result of school closings

Tia ScottThursday, April 6, 2023
In The News A student interviews for a summer job during the 2022 Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) job fair. Kids and Education

Applications for the 2023 Summer Youth Initiative program are now being accepted

Brianna NargisoFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story Cardiovascular disease disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, especially throughout Flint and Genesee County, due to existing racial disparities. Healthy Communities

Matters of the heart: Preventing cardiovascular disease in Flint's marginalized communities

Brianna NargisoThursday, March 30, 2023
Feature Story Grand Rapids Assistant Planning Director Jay Steffen describes these new benches in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood as a "direct result" of Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan. Healthy Communities

Michigan Age-Friendly Action Plan aims to make it easier for adults to age in place

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, March 30, 2023
Feature Story BAU-HŌUSE founders (left to right) Lee Allen and Antonio Forte with Rootless Coffee Co. founders Jonathan “Jono” Diener and Sean Murray. Arts and Culture

Rootless Coffee and BAU-HŌUSE collaborate together for coffee and crewneck launch

Sarah SpohnWednesday, March 29, 2023
Feature Story The musical “The Magnificent Seven” kicks off its world premiere at the FIM Flint Repertory Theatre on Friday, March 31, 2023. Arts and Culture

‘The Magnificent Seven’ musical showcases the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team

Sarah SpohnMonday, March 27, 2023
In The News The Flint Artist Market exhibit, which features artwork from various Michigan artists, is on display at Greater Flint Arts Council now until Friday, April 7, 2023. Arts and Culture

'Flint Artist Market' exhibit is now on display at the Greater Flint Arts Council

Flintside News BriefsMonday, March 20, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Dan Neaton is the co-creator of MyNumberDNA which helps students better learn foundational numeracy skills like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas showcases three Flint entrepreneurs in sixth episode of storytelling series

Sarah SpohnThursday, March 16, 2023
Feature Story The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center. Healthy Communities

Gardens growing change in Flint

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, March 15, 2023
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