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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

"I just love the game." - Charlie Bell
Passion to give back to basketball community drives Flint United coach Charlie Bell

Don't miss your last chance to catch the Flint United this season, Sunday at Dort Financial Event Center.

Steve Tunnicliff was named superintendent of the Genesee Intermediate School District earlier this year.
As schools find new normal post-pandemic, collaborations are key to meeting needs of families

Schools everywhere just completed maybe the most difficult year in their history. GISD superintendent Steve Tunnicliff talked with Flintside about what next school year should look like.

Lee Grant Allen, co-owner of SŌL Collaborative, spoke with Flintside about a pop-up event on Juneteenth.
New streetwear, sneakers business in Buckham Alley hosting first pop-up event on Juneteenth

SŌL Collaborative, a new streetwear and sneaker store coming to Buckham Alley soon, is hosting its first pop-up event on Juneteenth.

The GISD offers a vareity of free early childhood programs for Genesee County families.
In early childhood programs, parental involvement is key

The Genesee Intermediate School District offers a variety of free early childhood programs for kids and families in Genesee County.

Derrick Smith of Zoolander Creations organized a Flint Art and Craft Fair at Brush Park on June 12.
First event from Flint crowdfunding class comes to life, supports local artists and makers

An artists and crafts fair at Brush Park featured local artists as well as live music and other elements of Flint’s creative scene and was supported by a crowdfunding campaign.

Flint's DeAndre Savage will make his professional debut in Mexico in July.
Flint native DeAndre Savage preparing for professional boxing debut

"I'm a knockout artist."

Ladel Lewis, second ward, and Allie Herkenroder, seventh ward, helped paint the floor at the Kearsley Park pavilion in May.
Service, willingness to work across wards should be vital to whoever is on next City Council

"If the city council got out once a month in the summer together and did some work like this, maybe they’d get along better."

Aaron Jackson (left) during a DJ Versus Battle at Blackstones Smokehouse.
Flint natives bringing unique experiences to Flint with event planning company

"We try and make sure we’re bringing just a different vibe to Flint with our parties.”

Jaszmane Sisco launched her business, Little Suga's, in 2020.
Flint pastry chef hopes to spread her love for baking to others in the community

"I am extremely passionate about breaking the stigma that baking is hard."

The Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village announced the Gus Macker is returning to Flint.
“The DNA of basketball is in our city:” Gus Macker returns to Flint

Flint will host a Gus Macker basketball tournament for the first time in nearly 20 years September 18-19.

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