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Feature Story Flint is his hometown and this isn’t his first go-round with engaging his city in the census process. The goal, Turner said, is to ultimately exceed expectations no matter what. Community Development

‘10 minutes, makes 10 years of funding’: Seeing the census through the pandemic

Xandr BrownWednesday, April 22, 2020
Feature Story A lack of municipal support has left the community with less access to resources than most, making what is for many a difficult situation, even worse. Healthy Communities

How Flint’s Latinx leadership is making up for lack of access to government and private aid

Santiago OchoaWednesday, April 15, 2020
Feature Story quarantineimage1_2020 Kids and Education

10 homey ways to ditch family cabin fever during quarantine

Ashley SchaferWednesday, April 8, 2020
Feature Story Cole Wharton is a Flintside contributor based in Holly. Healthy Communities

ESSAY: Watching ‘Rona through a kaleidoscope

Cole WhartonWednesday, April 8, 2020
In The News Videos must be less than two minutes long and uploaded to YouTube, where the number of views will determine the winner of the competition. Arts and Culture

Corona Creative Competition offers a $500 grand prize for top artistic video

Ashley SchaferTuesday, April 7, 2020
Feature Story Several Michigan-based organizations are aiming to spread awareness about the dangers of kidney disease among African Americans, particularly in the Flint area. Healthy Communities

Mutual aid is making a comeback during COVID-19 outbreak

Kate RoffMonday, April 6, 2020
Feature Story Though nurses usually work two to four 12-hour shifts in a row, Leah Gatica says workdays have started to feel longer as hospitals brace themselves for what’s to come. Healthy Communities

Interview with McLaren nurse, Leah Gatica: 'The kindest thing you can do is stay home.'

Santiago OchoaFriday, April 3, 2020
Feature Story Social media is providing the much needed human connection people may feel they’re losing under the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. Neighborhoods

Flint neighbors harness social media to deliver water, medicine, and scavenger hunts

Ashley SchaferWednesday, April 1, 2020
Feature Story Coming from a background in fashion design, Shay Oliver can’t help but infuse the face masks she makes with a bit of flair. Healthy Communities

Sewing for Safety: Flint’s Shay Oliver and friends craft homemade face masks for health workers

Santiago OchoaFriday, March 27, 2020
In The News Cell Core Creative, established in 2019, is an “authentic story development company” that elevates businesses and organizations by telling their stories and messages to a specific audience to help them grow and get more exposure. Entrepreneurship

Cell Core Creative announces marketing initiative for struggling local businesses

Cole WhartonWednesday, March 25, 2020
Feature Story The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that older people, health care providers, and those already experiencing mental health complications, are more sensitive to pandemic stressors. Healthy Communities

"It's an embodiment, it's a way of being"

Xandr BrownTuesday, March 24, 2020
In The News Hurley will extend its donation period to 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 2. Healthy Communities

Flint’s Hurley Medical Center is calling for medical supply donations to protect healthcare workers

Xandr BrownMonday, March 23, 2020
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