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Feature Story Flint native Mark Farner, frontman of legendary Flint rock band Grand Funk Railroad, recently released the live album 'Rock ‘N’ Roll Soul: Live 1989.' Arts and Culture

Flint native Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad is still bringing the funk

Jeff PiechowskiSunday, January 7, 2024
In The News Desiree Kelly. American, born 1990. Shields, 2018. Oil and spray paint on traffic sign 35 × 35 in. Museum purchase with funds from the Collection Endowment 2019.13. Arts and Culture

‘Made in Michigan’ exhibit at FIA features artwork from artists across the state

Tia ScottSunday, December 31, 2023
Feature Story Photographed on Dec. 20, 2023, BAMS African Market on South Ballenger Highway hosts West African organic “foodstuff sourcing, products, fashion, and various home needs.” Entrepreneurship

Keeping the community healthy with BAMS African Market

Xzavier SimonFriday, December 29, 2023
Feature Story Flint residents Billie Dantzler, Jerimiah Whitehead, and Michell Thompson participated in Flintside’s Community Correspondent Journalism Workshop as a part of our 'On the Ground' story series. Neighborhoods

Meet Flintside's Ballenger Highway Community Correspondents

Xzavier SimonThursday, December 28, 2023
Partner Content AAoM hosts immunization and health screening clinics across the state. Healthy Communities

Get vaccinated for the holidays!

JOSEPH GORALThursday, December 21, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Matthew Wiley, pictured outside checking texts, DMs, and emails on Nov. 30, 2023. Arts and Culture

Into the depths of 'Azure' with Flint music artist Matthew Wiley

Xzavier SimonWednesday, December 20, 2023
Feature Story Growing Hope offers training and business support services for farmers and startup food entrepreneurs. Economic Development

How ‘Incubation’ kitchens are helping food entrepreneurs affordably scale their businesses

KELSEY SANDERSTuesday, December 19, 2023
In The News The popular 'Toast' event invites Flint out for a night of food, music, and fun while toasting to this year's progress and success. Arts and Culture

Toast to the new year at Beats x Beers’ 4th annual ‘Toast’ event this weekend

Tia ScottTuesday, December 19, 2023
In The News The beloved holiday classic ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ comes to life on stage at the FIM Whiting Auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2023. Arts and Culture

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' brings holiday fun to FIM Whiting Auditorium

Sarah SpohnSunday, December 17, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Denise White-Perkins is one of several Henry Ford Health practitioners working to improve the telehealth experience for patients. Healthy Communities

Despite its conveniences, telehealth can be frustrating. These doctors are working to change that

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, December 14, 2023
Feature Story More local youth have an expanded opportunity for educational resources and mentorship thanks to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Higher Education

MCC receives grant from Mott Foundation for mentoring program pilot

Sarah SpohnWednesday, December 13, 2023
Feature Story Vacant lots on Empire Street that hopefully will be part of the Empire Corridor development. Community Development

Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor's Empire Corridor

KELSEY SANDERSTuesday, December 12, 2023
Feature Story Natalie Visser, an assistant supervisor for MOKA, left, and Tracy share a warm embrace during a life skills session on cooking at a MOKA site in Wyoming. Healthy Communities

Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan's adult foster care homes

RYLEE BARNSDALETuesday, December 12, 2023
In The News Jaszmane Sisco, Mama Sōl, Tony Vu, and moderator Xzavier Simon pose for a picture at the Flintrepreneur Symposium at 100k Ideas in downtown Flint on Dec. 5, 2023. Entrepreneurship

Flint's food entrepreneur community comes together for the Flintrepreneur Symposium

Xzavier SimonMonday, December 11, 2023
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