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A 3-minute tour of Flint's murals

Marjory RaymerWednesday, November 6, 2019
In The News Katie Bach (left) and her husband, Matt, (second from right) pose with the film crew from 'House Hunters' and their two dogs Chewie and Chester. Neighborhoods

Why local 'House Hunters' chose Flint — 'For us, it's home'

Matt Bach | Special to FlintsideWednesday, October 16, 2019
In The News Local muralist Charlie Boike painting a mural of Claressa Shields on the side of Julie's Pawn shop on 2820 South Saginaw for Flint's Free City Mural Festival on Saturday, October 12. Arts and Culture

Flint's 22-mural grand finale 'is history in the making'

Xandr BrownWednesday, October 16, 2019
Feature Story The Hilton Garden Inn project in Flint is renovating the former Genesee County Savings Bank Building. Built in 1920, it had sat vacant for years. Economic Development

New hotel in downtown Flint symbolizes city's comeback

Marjory RaymerWednesday, September 25, 2019
In The News City of Flint Neighborhood Planner Dequan Allen leads a focus group beside Civic Park residents Ernest-C Martin, 72 (left) and Arthur Port, 77, (right) on September 7 for the neighborhood planning workshop. Community Development

Civic Park becomes 15th Flint neighborhood to create action plan for improvements

Xandr BrownWednesday, September 11, 2019
In The News murals route Arts and Culture

Here’s how you can see all 40-plus new Flint murals in a single road trip

Marjory RaymerWednesday, August 7, 2019
Feature Story marketplace2 Economic Development

It's been at least a decade since downtown Flint has seen construction like Marketplace Apartments

Ashley SchaferWednesday, July 17, 2019
In The News St. Luke NEW Life Center Neighborhoods

St. Luke NEW Life Center hosts summer picnic

Marjory RaymerWednesday, July 10, 2019
In The News A new 1-mile section of trail stretches from Chevrolet Avenue to Factory One, offering additional access to the Flint River and views of downtown Flint. Community Development

1-mile extension bridges gap between Genesee Valley, Flint River trails

Jake CarahWednesday, May 1, 2019
In The News The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce received a $235,000 grant to employ young people in local beautification efforts. Kids and Education

$235,000 grant helps employ teens to beautify Flint

Scott AtkinsonWednesday, July 11, 2018
In The News Kettering University is adding a new gateway to campus in addition to new and improved signage throughout campus. Community Development

Kettering University builds new 'gateway' to campus

Scott AtkinsonSaturday, June 9, 2018
In The News Richard Lipp created the plaster designs and Joe Katrinic, Jr., lead painting efforts to restore the Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

How unique, generations-old talents rebuilt Flint's historic Capitol Theatre

Mary RempelWednesday, December 13, 2017
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New housing development coming to Flint—could be first of three

Jake CarahMonday, November 20, 2017
In The News Greg Fiedler, president and CEO of the Greater Flint Arts Council, outside the GFAC gallery and offices on South Saginaw Street in Flint. Arts and Culture

A look inside the Greater Flint Arts Council

Bruce EdwardsSaturday, November 11, 2017
Feature Story Flint schools head football coach Chris Wilson played in the NFL before returning to his hometown to coach. Kids and Education

Houston Field: A fresh start and new beginning for Flint sports

Jake CarahFriday, September 22, 2017
Feature Story There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, an integral part of the city and of our childhoods. And, yet, it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.   Community Development

Reclamation of the Flint River: A local perspective on our river

Jake CarahThursday, September 14, 2017
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