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In The News Flint native Amina Smith shares her experience participating in Flintside's journalism fellowship as a community correspondent in the Ballenger Highway neighborhood. Neighborhoods

Community correspondent Amina Smith shares her experience in Flintside's journalism fellowship

Amina SmithWednesday, January 31, 2024
In The News An onlooker views the damage of Flint's Washington Elementary School after it was set afire in October 2021. Neighborhoods

In the line of fire: Flint resident follows up with progress on the fires in Eastside Franklin Park

Lisa SquierSunday, April 30, 2023
In The News A shot of downtown Flint, Michigan. Community Development

The Power of We: Building a better community beyond the ballot box

Brian LarkinMonday, December 5, 2022
In The News mural2 Community Development

'I am convinced that when we give love, it returns to us'Creating a culture of love in Flint

Sylvester Jones, Jr.Wednesday, November 16, 2022
In The News Flint native Kelsey Ronan released her debut novel ‘Chevy in the Hole’ in March and deems the compelling work a love letter to her hometown. Arts and Culture

Kelsey Ronan's 'Chevy in the Hole' is a sobering story of love, crisis, and redemption

Sherrema A. Oom-DoveWednesday, June 22, 2022
In The News The Health Heritage Essay Contest invites students to write about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Kids and Education

The Health Heritage Essay Contest is now open to Genesee County students

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, February 23, 2022
Feature Story Participants in the GEARup2GROW program take a tour of 100K Ideas inside of Ferris Wheel in downtown Flint. Kids and Education

New youth program in Flint aims to transform mindsets and empower communities

Adam HartleyMonday, November 22, 2021
In The News Tia Scott Community Development

Introducing the new editor of Flintside: Tia Scott

Tia ScottWednesday, September 29, 2021
In The News Anne-Marie Atanga, a Genesee Early College graduate, was honored by Genesee Health Plan for her essay. Healthy Communities

Learning about family history helped spark passion for neuroscience

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
In The News Hundreds of people visited Flint to protest a countywide mask mandate in public schools this week. Healthy Communities

Hundreds of people from the suburbs rally in Flint to support their own privilege

Patrick HayesWednesday, August 18, 2021
Feature Story Sheyla McLain (right) poses for a photo with a Colombian friend at the 20th anniversary of the Latinx Technology Center. Diversity

Latinx Technology Center provides community, even when “home” is far away

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, June 29, 2021
In The News "The heart of this city resides in what we create." Arts and Culture

Conversations with Flint: A Music Reflection

Xzavier SimonMonday, June 28, 2021
In The News Ladel Lewis, second ward, and Allie Herkenroder, seventh ward, helped paint the floor at the Kearsley Park pavilion in May. Volunteerism

Service, willingness to work across wards should be vital to whoever is on next City Council

Patrick HayesWednesday, June 9, 2021
In The News A trip home gave Flint native Tia Scott renewed hope for the city she loves. Arts and Culture

Looking at Flint through new eyes and a perspective of hope

Tia ScottTuesday, April 6, 2021
In The News Dr. Aisha Harris is a Flint native and family medicine physician. Healthy Communities

Your health matters: Healthcare in Flint beyond the pandemic

Dr. Aisha HarrisTuesday, March 30, 2021
In The News A screen grab from the Save Summer 2021 video created by a UM-Flint student. Healthy Communities

University of Michigan-Flint student's message to peers: "Save Summer"

Christina ZerkaMonday, March 29, 2021
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