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 Twitter, Instagram, or his website. He's raising his two children on Flint’s eastside.
The Sarvis Park Neighborhood Association brought together law enforcement, city government, nonprofits, businesses and residents for a cleanup event on April 24.
The Flint United professional basketball team won its first game and played in front of a sellout crowd this weekend. They also honored the city's rich basketball legacy.
Consumers Energy, Michigan Municipal League Foundation and the Flint & Genesee Chamber have teamed up to bring back another round of the popular 'Our Town' gift card matching program, but supplies are going fast.
Flint resident and photojournalist Jenifer Veloso shared stories of Genesee County frontline workers in a documentary about global healthcare workers that is being produced in the United Kingdom.