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Jake Carah

Jake Carah is a Flint native who has been working since 2010 as a photographer, reporter, and documentary filmmaker.  

Jake Carah's Latest Articles

A unique offering at Alabama Fish and Chicken is its "You buy. We fry." option.
Frying it up Southern-style in Flint

Alabama Fish and Chicken ... and 19 sides. 'Nuff said.

Rides to Wellness started in September 2016 with five cars offering service. Now, there is a fleet of 35 giving 4,000 rides a month. 
When getting to the doctor is half the battle to being well

Unique Flint 'Rides to Wellness' service is seeing massive growth. 

The Beauty Box is an eclectic boutique located at 109 E. Third St. in downtown Flint.
A little hidden fashion gem in Flint

“The idea here is to have items that you can’t find anywhere else, but also it's a place to have fun and get ready for the party,” says Mya Adkisson, owner of The Beauty Box.  

Volunteers help stuff backpacks with food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for Flint kids.
Doing more to keep Flint kids healthy—6 times more

Massive expansion of Food Bank of Eastern Michigan's backpack program gives healthy meals and snacks to every kindergarten through fifth-grade child affected by water crisis.

“The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.”
Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

15 students will receive training, certifications, job search assistance, career counseling, and up to 30 college credits at no cost or low cost.  

Walethia Aquil makes sure all girls can have a “Cinderella experience.”
Meet this real life fairy godmother making prom dreams come true

Walethia Aquil makes sure that all Flint and Genesee County girls can have a “Cinderella experience” at prom through her nonprofit—aptly named My Dreams Do Come True.

Fat Boi BBQ serves up ribs, turkey, sausage and chicken at 6801 N. Saginaw St. in Flint.
Fatboi Style BBQ in Flint: Tastes like smoke is painted on

All orders come with a free side of life lessons, inspiration, and community pride from Terrance O’Dell Sales, a Flint man who is rebuilding his life by building his business.

Cinco Nuevo: A new festival in Flint celebrating Mexican heritage

A celebration of Mexican culture, tradition, and contributions, Cinco Nuevo will include artist demonstrations, tortilla rolling, loteria (a Mexican bingo), Aztec ceremonial dancers, and music.

Tony Vu—chef, entrepreneur, musician, Flint booster—stands at the MaMang counter.
MaMang: Vietnamese food for the heart of Flint

Tony Vu is a chef-artist-musician-entrepreneur-consummate Flint booster whose unique approach to food (and the world) makes for some fine pho. 

Vehicle City Heritage coasters featuring Flint street names.
Flint pride: In your home, at your fingertips, under your glass

Daniel Conner founded Vehicle City Heritage less than a year ago—and he was quickly overwhelmed to see others flock to the memorabilia.   

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