Downtown Flint

Feature Story “Sometimes, my story may inspire others. I am not ashamed of my journey; it is my testimony,” says Flint native Michell Thompson, pictured in downtown Flint on Nov. 18, 2023.

The strength, resilience, and testimony of Michell Thompson


In The News The Flint’s Got Talent showcase returns to downtown Flint on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the FIM Capitol Theatre.

Flint's Got Talent showcase returns this weekend in downtown Flint


Feature Story Rogers, Raven, and Marcus, (pictured from left to right) are "The OGs" of The X, Flint's newest and sole speakeasy bar in downtown Flint.

Behind the bar with Flint's intimate speakeasy, The X


Feature Story Located at 601 Saginaw Street, the consignment-style space in downtown Flint known as Shops on Saginaw is host to 20 unique vendors in Genesee County.

Explore and meet some of the local vendors inside Shops on Saginaw


In The News Now open for business, The Poke Bowl brings fresh food options with a flavorful twist to Flint's downtown area.
In The News 100K Ideas now resides in the Dryden Building at 601 S Saginaw Street in downtown Flint.

100K Ideas expands outreach in new move to Dryden Building


Feature Story Cloudy skies didn't stop Flint from attending The Antidote Fest 2 on July 29, 2023. (Anthony Summers | Flintside)

The sustainability of Flint's golden age of music


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In The News The fourth annual Porch Fest in Carriage Town happens on Friday, July 21, 2023. The free community festival will have food, yard games, street art, bounce houses, and live music performances.

The fourth annual Porch Fest in Carriage Town is underway