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Hope and community grow from garden vandalism
Flintside contributor Bruce Edwards shares a personal story of seeing his garden destroyed and joy restored by neighbors he didn't know who live in neighborhoods he'd never heard of.
Flint recording studio exec: ‘I cannot predict the future, but I suspect it will be magnificent’
Soul Foundry is the brainchild of Ashley Peacock—a Flint native, music maker and dream recorder.
Cuteness overload: Tell-A-Tail uses puppy love to encourage Flint kids to read
While it may be the most adorable reading program you’ll ever see, it also is effective.
Eyeing Flint expats, Flint Homecoming planned to show off investment opportunities
The goal is to bring together 100 potential investors who are Flint expats or friends of Flint to show them why it makes sense to build their business and put their dollars here.
First-of-its-kind, student-curated exhibit at FIA features “Self-Expression”
“An exhibition, if done the right way, is supposed to be kind of a historical event. These works in this room will never be in this room together again.”
Flint schools sports teams are now the Jaguars
The newly unified, citywide Flint high school sports teams will kick off their inaugural season this fall wearing teal and black.
Family fun in Flint: Free fishing for kids
Genesee County Parks provides everything: Lakes, fishing rods, bait—even someone to put the worm on the hook (as needed).
Flintside Launches #FlintFoundations
Look for #FlintFoundations on all our social media platforms. Join us in honoring Flint’s greats. Use #FlintFoundations to suggest who we should feature next.
Like, totally rad 80s retro party motoring into Flint
Called 80s in the Hole, the festival will feature about 80 collectable cars, live music, a half-dozen food trucks, beer and wine ... and big hair, neon, and other, like, gnarly stuff.
Hope and community grow from garden vandalism
Flintside contributor Bruce Edwards shares a personal story of seeing his garden destroyed and joy restored by neighbors he didn't know who live in neighborhoods he'd never heard of.
Flint recording studio exec: ‘I cannot predict the future, but I suspect it will be magnificent’
Soul Foundry is the brainchild of Ashley Peacock—a Flint native, music maker and dream recorder.
Cuteness overload: Tell-A-Tail uses puppy love to encourage Flint kids to read
While it may be the most adorable reading program you’ll ever see, it also is effective.
Eyeing Flint expats, Flint Homecoming planned to show off investment opportunities
The goal is to bring together 100 potential investors who are Flint expats or friends of Flint to show them why it makes sense to build their business and put their dollars here.
First-of-its-kind, student-curated exhibit at FIA features “Self-Expression”
“An exhibition, if done the right way, is supposed to be kind of a historical event. These works in this room will never be in this room together again.”
Flint schools sports teams are now the Jaguars
The newly unified, citywide Flint high school sports teams will kick off their inaugural season this fall wearing teal and black.
Family fun in Flint: Free fishing for kids
Genesee County Parks provides everything: Lakes, fishing rods, bait—even someone to put the worm on the hook (as needed).
Flintside Launches #FlintFoundations
Look for #FlintFoundations on all our social media platforms. Join us in honoring Flint’s greats. Use #FlintFoundations to suggest who we should feature next.
Like, totally rad 80s retro party motoring into Flint
Called 80s in the Hole, the festival will feature about 80 collectable cars, live music, a half-dozen food trucks, beer and wine ... and big hair, neon, and other, like, gnarly stuff.
