Brush Alley to get a makeover thanks to placemaking grant
A $2,000 placemaking grant will bring new life -- and possibly small concerts -- to downtown Flint's Brush Alley in the future.
Patrick Hayes's Latest Articles
Crim Festival of Races announces ‘The Bobby’
The Crim Festival of Races announced a new virtual event in honor of founder Bobby Crim.
Bike donation provides Whaley Children’s Center kids with outside fun
Playing outside is one of the few safe activities for kids during quarantine. Thanks to a bike donation, kids at Whaley Children's Center now have another option to keep them occupied outdoors.
Flint Youth Film Festival films being exhibited through August by FIA
More than 30 films were featured in the fifth annual Flint Youth Festival, submitted by more than 130 young filmmakers and judged by media professionals from around the country.
Rasheed Wallace does the work
Unflappable and above all else, unapologetically real, Rasheed Wallace keeps showing up for Flint.
Flint Community Education Initiative adapting to virtual environment
From online cooking classes and dance parties to distribution of books and school supplies, here's how the Flint Community Education Initiative is supporting families during the pandemic.
Flint’s running and walking community find creative ways to exercise and socialize
The annual in-person Crim Festival of Races may have been canceled, but many runners and walkers still plan to participate in the virtual event — and they’re also coming up with their own unique twists on how to do it.
Virtual programs in Flint help fight summer learning loss
Organizations that provide vital education services and resources have all had to readjust their delivery methods as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. In Flint, though, the pandemic has also exposed another gap that must be accounted for — a lack of access to and familiarity with technology for many of the city’s residents.
New Flint murals reflect the time we are living through
The murals – and art in general – also serve a greater purpose in Flint and around the country during moments like this, when there is heightened awareness around social justice and change. It helps force needed conversation and keeps those discussions prominent and visible.
Introducing Thomas Hutchison, new executive director of Genesee County Habitat for Humanity
Thomas Hutchison has designed for the Met Gala and has worked for Argentian sculptor Sergio Vega, all with the intention of returning to Flint. Now he will use his talents to lead an organization that will help residents own their own homes.
