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Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes is the former managing editor of Flintside. He has worked in journalism and communications for more than 15 years and has previously written for ESPN.com, Lifehacker, Sierra Magazine, Next City, MLive, the Detroit Free Press, and other publications. He also teaches at Mott Community College. Follow him on TwitterInstagram, or his website. He's raising his two children on Flint’s eastside.

Patrick Hayes's Latest Articles

Yo-Yo Ma performs during a Day of Action in Leipzig, Germany.
Free event at Berston Field House features famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma will participate alongside community partners, local artists, and activists in a Day of Action called “Flint Voices: Culture, Community, and Resilience.” With more than 30 Flint-based organizations and partners, the public event will be 4-6 p.m. Feb. 28 at Berston Field House.

Linnell Jones-McKenney blazed a trail for women athletes in Flint — and nationwide.
A story of determination and perseverance: Flint’s first pro women’s basketball player

Linnell Jones-McKenney’s professional career was just a piece of her dream. Her other passion is her community. Today, you can find her serving as a coach and mentor for young people at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village.

Team President Costa Papista explains the history and significance of the name and logo for Flint's new semi-pro soccer team.
Flint’s new semi-pro soccer team name honors team, city, tradition

The winner is ... the Flint City Bucks. And there's a surprising amount of history packed into the new name, logo, and colors for the team that will begin play at Atwood Stadium in May. 

Meleah Denson credits UM-Flint with giving her the support she needed to start a new career in nursing after her sister's death.
Tragedy helps UM-Flint graduate find new passion, career

Meleah Denson witnessed up close the profound impact nurses have on patients and families under their care — and decided she too wanted to give families hope and comfort when they need it most. 

After the Tom's brand asked to use this photo, Patrick Hayes started thinking maybe Flint is the perfect fit for Toms.
Maybe Flint could be the perfect fit for Tom’s

After the socially conscious retailer Tom's asked to use this photo, Flintside writer Patrick Hayes started thinking Flint would be a great next investment.

Phil Shaltz, a downtown Flint businessman, is the executive producer of "The Wolf Hour." The film was accepted into the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Flint businessman serves as executive producer of film accepted into Sundance Film Festival

"The Wolf Hour" stars Oscar-nominated actress Naomi Watts and is the first of three films being released with Phil Shaltz as executive producer. 

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