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Jeff Piechowski

Jeff Piechowski was born and raised in Flint. After nearly two decades working as a television and radio reporter and anchor, he's now over a decade into his second career: teaching. He's in his 10th year teaching high school students at Carman-Ainsworth's alternative high school. Jeff holds a Master of Arts in Education from Michigan State University and an Education Specialist Degree in Leadership from Oakland University. He's an avid music lover of all different genres, but a self-proclaimed Deadhead. He is also a rabid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jeff Piechowski's Latest Articles

Flint's own Don Brewer on drums at a Grand Funk Railroad show in Des Moines, Iowa in November 2018.
Grand Funk Railroad deserves Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nod

There is a glaring omission from the 2019 class of nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Flintside writer Jeff Piechowski argues the Flint-born band should get the honor because of its chart topping success and record-breaking popularity in the 1970s.

Tracy Palmer is launching a new fashion show, "This is Me." It features 15 models with autism and combats bullying.
Flint fashion show ‘This is Me’ celebrates diversity with special needs models

There is more than meets the eye with this fashion show. "This is Me" is about celebrating all people, combating bullying and promoting acceptance. And, it’s walking the walk thanks to founder Tracy Palmer.

After work in restaurants around Flint for 25 years, Johnny Edmond opened Bedrock Diner — making a lifelong dream come true.
Welcome to Bedrock Diner, home to mom’s cooking — just a little bit better

Johnny Edmond opened the restaurant with little fanfare about eight months ago and there he serves up the foods he learned to make back home in Chicago.

The second show in the Flint Community Players' 90th season is Neil Simons' "Barefoot in the Park."
For 90th season, the show goes on for Flint Community Players

Get a sneak peak at the Flint Community Players' second show of the season — Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park."

Randi Novak helped start a local chapter of Hope Not Handcuffs to help addicts in Genesee and Lapeer counties.
An angel of hope for addicts

About 180 addicts have found help in the last year from Hope Not Handcuffs and "angels" like Randi Novak who helped bring the organization to Genesee and Lapeer counties. 

Students from Flint Southwestern Classical Academy will team up with GM retirees this summer as the GM Student Corps expands to 12 schools, including one in Flint.
GM Student Corps program instills pride, skills in Flint high-schoolers

The program was started in Detroit to give a select group of soon-to-be high school seniors a paid, summer internship designed to help them plan and implement community service projects.

Teressa Morris has been selling her baked yummies for more than a decade but opened her storefront just a year ago.
Check out Flint’s Million Dollar Cookie at The Cookie Jar

It's the size of an old 45 vinyl record and costs just $2, baked to perfection by Teressa Morris, owner of The Cookie Jar.

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