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The first annual FLINTer Fest 2022 is happening this weekend


Feature Story Since 2007, Flint Handmade has contributed to Flint's creative community with the use of handcrafting and inclusive community events.

Celebrating 15 years of Flint Handmade


Feature Story Flint native Bleau McRay-Morel was the winner of the first-ever Signal Boost competition held at The Capitol Theatre in December 2021.

A moment of rhythm and blues with Bleau McCray-Morel


In The News Jerin Sage of Flint has contributed to the city's grassroots operations for over 15 years through community engagement, redevelopment, revitalization, and beautification projects.
In The News Andrew Rieder

MCC Fine Arts Gallery Welcomes Andrew Rieder


In The News 31-year-old Antoine Blassingame is a professional Murcielago Mixed Martial Arts fighter out of Flint, Michigan.

Stepping into the cage with MMA fighter Antoine Blassingame


In The News Detroit native Kirby Gwen is the newest voice of Flint's Z92.7 WDZZ-FM.

Get to know WDZZ's newest voice, Kirby Gwen


In The News Boss Lady Reesé at The 810 Flow event
In The News The lobby area inside the Flint Institute of Arts.

Flint Institute of Arts receives $18,000 in grant funding


Feature Story Music artist Tay Boogie stands confidently inside 501 Bar & Grill of downtown Flint.

The Year of Tay Boogie: The Recipe of Success


In The News Natasha Thomas takes in the scenery at Buckham Gallery located in downtown Flint.
Feature Story David Aaron, formerly known as Justin Daye, made a splash on the local music scene in the early 2010s but seemingly vanished from the city and music for several years.

"Capturing a sense of balance" through the life of David Aaron


Feature Story “I’m trying to get to a place where I can find all of myself in my music." Rap artist and podcast host Figga Da Kid is focused on work, music, and success.
Feature Story The Machine Shop has given a stage to local and national rock, metal and country acts for almost two decades.
In The News Unfortunately, the music industry at large isn’t always a safe space for African American women to speak up and speak out, yet, it hasn’t stopped Reesé and Tay from living their dreams and giving back to the community.

Becoming the power source of Flint with The 810 Flow


Feature Story Within Velly Beretta’s eyes—named after his first name and his favorite gun—is the look of a man who carries the weight of the world upon his shoulders.