Patrick Hayes

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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.

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Feature Story Mott coach Steve Schmidt and assistant Kevin Tiggs watch a scrimmage during a Mott basketball practice in December. Arts and Culture

Flint native imparting global basketball knowledge to Mott players

Patrick HayesWednesday, January 8, 2020
Feature Story Louie Ray grew up on Flint’s north side, near Martin Luther King Avenue Boulevard and went to Flint Central High School. A few years later he started rapping at age 22. Arts and Culture

Rapper Louie Ray brings the realness of Flint to stages all over the Midwest

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 18, 2019
Feature Story Gabrieille Davis’ own musical pursuits have grown since founding Dream League — she’s also a DJ. Along with her background in the church, other genres and musical influences include Vulfpeck, The Internet, Arctic Monkeys, and Daft Punk. Kids and Education

How Flint's CEO DJ is inspiring the next generation of musicians

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 11, 2019
Feature Story Flint rapper Expen$ive's song "Larry Bird" caught on as a Soundcloud sensation in 2015 and has been streamed more than 240,000 times Arts and Culture

Flint’s millennial SoundCloud rapper Expen$ive grows a global following

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 4, 2019
In The News farmers market Healthy Communities

Nutrition initiative creates health habits among Flint kids

Patrick HayesThursday, November 14, 2019
In The News Starting June 5, a new route from Flint to Nashville will take off twice a week from Bishop International Airport. Healthy Communities

Runners to jet down Bishop Airport runway in first-of-its-kind 5K

Patrick HayesWednesday, October 16, 2019
In The News Jon Hardman (left) and Nikhil Mukkamala combined talents and tradition to start a new Flint food truck, Naan Stop Entrepreneurship

Naan Stop looks to build food truck culture in Flint

Patrick HayesWednesday, October 2, 2019
In The News Some of the art on display as part of Amanda Edward's art show Arts and Culture

Flint artist combines friendship, virtual reality themes in first art show

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 18, 2019
Feature Story Sam Doan (left) and Akeem Brown combined musical passions to open Superior Outlet in November 2018. Arts and Culture

Flint music studio providing creative space for Flint artists

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 18, 2019
Feature Story Mahindra is eying Buick City for a development that could bring 2,000 jobs to Flint. Economic Development

History shows Mahindra — the automaker looking to create 2,000 Flint jobs — has long been an ally

Patrick HayesWednesday, August 21, 2019
Feature Story Yuri Farkas dominates during the a match up with the Dayton Dutch Lions Football Club. Arts and Culture

They're scrappy, determined, and kicking butt: Flint City Bucks to host final four match

Patrick HayesWednesday, July 24, 2019
Feature Story Flint NBA writers Arts and Culture

Flintstones carving a new path to NBA — as writers

Patrick HayesWednesday, June 12, 2019
In The News ethans talent search 1 Kids and Education

Flint parents celebrate son’s birthday with his own children’s book

Patrick HayesWednesday, June 12, 2019
In The News Isla Hayes with UM-Flint ECDC teachers Jen Cozart (left) and Jessica Matusz during Double Dare Live at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Kids and Education

A world class education, right here in Flint

Patrick HayesWednesday, June 5, 2019
Feature Story Ira Dorsey talks the Dayton Family, investing in youth, and supporting the arts in an interview. Arts and Culture

Famed rapper Ira Dorsey sets stage for next generation of Flint kids

Patrick HayesWednesday, March 27, 2019
In The News Neithercut Elementary is one of five Flint elementary schools participating in a new after-school program for both students and parents. Kids and Education

This after-school program in Flint targets parents, too

Patrick HayesTuesday, March 12, 2019
Feature Story yo-yo ma 25 Arts and Culture

Yo-Yo Ma's cultural showcase highlights what Flint has — and what is possible

Patrick HayesFriday, March 1, 2019
In The News Yo-Yo Ma performs during a Day of Action in Leipzig, Germany. Arts and Culture

Yo-Yo Ma to perform, speak at free Flint event

Patrick HayesMonday, February 25, 2019
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