Blackstone’s Smokehouse reopens with focus on craft, providing a platform for entertainers
"The goal is to bring in crafty, artistic music to complement the building and food.”
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Talking growth, diversity, and global aspirations with Flint’s Laid Back A– Podcast
Created early last year, the LBA Podcast has flourished in a COVID-19 world and expanded its host lineup to include rap artist Cameron Tyler and comedian Chessstix.
Looking at Flint through new eyes and a perspective of hope
Tia Scott is a proud Flint native who recently returned to her hometown for a visit. Here is some of what she saw.
Flint activist Jo Ikigai creates her own truth through activism and creative pursuits
"I consider myself a defender and protector of women and children."
University of Michigan-Flint student’s message to peers: “Save Summer”
Christina Zerka, a University of Michigan-Flint student, helped create a campaign to raise COVID-19 vaccine awareness among her peers.
Flintside wins six 2020 Michigan Press Association awards
Flintside won six 2020 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards and has won 15 in the last two years.
40 days of rediscovery and healing with Beecher native Jeneé “Royalty” Price
Recounting the last several years of her life, Jeneé, or as she’s called now, Ms. Royalty chronicles her experience “with depression and how I overcame and claimed spiritual and emotional victory.”
Flint indie musician releases dark, new double-single
Flint indie musician Dylan Grantham challenged himself to write a song every day for the month of February, and his commitment has paid off, with the upcoming release of a new double-single.
Genesee County begins providing COVID-19 vaccines to incarcerated citizens
Genesee County began administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to incarcerated citizens this week.
Restart Flint grant helps popular food truck prepare for another busy season
The Mr. Prince Gourmet Food Truck was able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks, in part, to a grant from the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
