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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

Dustin Gaines launched Elevate Exchange in July of 2020.
Flint clothing entrepreneur planning his first fashion show in April

Flint native Dustin Gaines launched his clothing company last July and is planning his first fashion show at The Ferris Wheel in April.

The new home and away jerseys for Flint United.
Flint United draft first player, unveil jerseys

The Flint United selected their first player in the TBL Draft and unveiled jerseys that honor their home city.

Brently Collins makes a save during Flint City HC practice at Berston Fieldhouse on February 6.
New handball team wants to add to Flint’s rich athletic tradition

A new handball team in the area, Flint City HC, is working to create new opportunities for local players -- and they’re doing it in one of the city of Flint’s iconic athletic facilities, Berston Fieldhouse.

Mott Foundation continues grant funding to bolster blight elimination efforts in Flint

The most recent grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation will strengthen Flint’s blight elimination plan and help coordinate blight elimination efforts throughout the city.

Reggie Reed, who went to Beecher, is one of several local players trying to make the Flint United roster.
Flint United is providing hope for local hoop dreamers

"It means everything to the city.”

Charlie Burt, Haley Orange, and Kyle Maddock of Flint City Hard Cider Co.
A group of Flint minds got together and turned a parking lot into a Winter Wonderland

Flint City Hard Cider Co. re-imagined a parking lot as a dynamic community space where people can safely gather and here live music.

New winter coats are available for Flint area kids at Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry while supplies last.
Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry continuing its coat giveaway for kids this winter

Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry has provided coats for Flint area kids since 1991.

Flint native Jonathan Quarles has a book coming out January 7, 2021.
“Everything that I do in life, it’s a representation of Flint”

Flint native Jonathan Quarles releases his first book, Making Dollars While Making Change, on January 7, 2021.

Flint Handmade volunteers made and donated more than 500 hats, scarves, and gloves at locations around the city in December.
How local artisans helped keep people warm this winter

Flint Handmade's Yarn Brigade made more than 500 winter items as part of its annual Operation: Warm Up Flint initiative in 2020.

RMC Mike (left) and Rio Da Yung OG are among rap acts from Flint growing in popularity.
What to watch in 2021 in Flint? Start with the music.

Flint's music scene exploded nationally in 2020. Flintside is proud to have profiled many of the artists having success and putting Flint on the map.

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