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Innovation News Asa Zucarro, executive director of the Latinx Technology and Community Center on Lewis Street, speaks to a crowd at a public showing of The Water Box on Monday, December 2.

How the Water Box is fostering community trust across Flint


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
In The News With 56 active projects, the Ferris Wheel provides assessments, research, and work space to entrepreneurs all over the city.

The Ferris Wheel awarded for growing Flint entrepreneurship


In The News “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” ― Ida B. Wells-Barnett

A letter from Flintside's new managing editor


Feature Story Flint NBA writers

Flintstones carving a new path to NBA — as writers


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.

A world class education, right here in Flint


In The News Neithercut Elementary is one of five Flint elementary schools participating in a new after-school program for both students and parents.

This after-school program in Flint targets parents, too


In The News Flint's own Don Brewer on drums at a Grand Funk Railroad show in Des Moines, Iowa in November 2018.

Grand Funk Railroad deserves Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nod


In The News After the Tom's brand asked to use this photo, Patrick Hayes started thinking maybe Flint is the perfect fit for Toms.

Maybe Flint could be the perfect fit for Tom's


In The News LaTashia M. Perry is the author of six books that help children celebrate being black and appreciate diversity.

Flint author pens sequel following 'Hair Like Mine' success


In The News Back to the Bricks organization offers yearly scholarships to Flint and Genesee County students.

43 things to do this summer in Flint


Feature Story Flint resident and metalsmith Robert McAdow openned Flint Trading Co. this year.
Feature Story The Renegades provide an entry-level opportunity into the steel drum band, while the Jumbie's are a more advanced, performance level.

Check out these Flint kids rocking the steel drum world