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Soapbox derby racing is a tradition that dates back to the 1930s in Flint. On May 30, racers returned to a familiar location: the renovated Cronin Derby Downs, now Michigan's only permanent soapbox racing track.

“The way that I really like to frame it is if you think about what the area, the state, the nation, the world looks like 10, 15, 30 years from now, there’s gonna be a need for significant leaders to make some significant changes and to do some really big things. And one, how awesome would it be for that person to be from the city of Flint or from our area?" - Kevin Cronin of Flint Racing and STEM

A New Beginning: Flint Soapbox Derby Participants Help Reopen Cronin Derby Downs A tradition dating back to the 1930s in Flint, soapbox derby racing in the city returned to its familiar home by Flint Southwestern on May 30.

"It is probably the purest sense of community I have ever witnessed."

Learn more about the impact the annual FRYE Music Camp has on area kids, and how you can support the program that is free for participants through several fundraisers planned this month.

FRYE Music Camp Builds Confidence, Community, and Creativity and Donations are Needed to Help Sustain It The FRYE Music Camp returns this summer, and organizers are seeking community support through a series of fundraisers to help support it.

“The percentage that go on to play college or pro is very small, but what you can learn through playing a sport will serve you well in your life. Confidence, team-building, cooperation, collaboration, all of those things. You don’t just wake up one day with them as a young kid. We want to help kids gain confidence. You never know what type of impact you’ll have on somebody. You could say a kind word or give them encouragement, and that could change their whole perspective and their growth as a person." - Flint native Carrie Taylor

Learn how Taylor teamed up with Flint Style Soccer, Flint City AFC, the UM-Flint Women's Soccer club, and others from Flint's women's soccer community to teach the game to younger generations.

Flint Women’s Soccer’s Past and Present Unite to Inspire Future Players Coaches and mentors who grew up playing soccer in Flint hosted a camp focused on passing the game on to the area’s next generation of girls’ players.

"What's made the Flint music scene really special is anybody could do it, and everyone was encouraged to, there weren’t gatekeepers. It was really easy to just put yourself out there and perform at whatever skill level you were at. I remember being put on shows with these touring bands that were just so incredible and so beyond anything I thought I could do. And I was like, ‘How did I get this show?’ That kind of openness of opportunity (at Flint Local 432) really I think sparked a lot of creativity throughout the whole scene.”

The Headless band members are familiar faces in Flint's music scene, but their latest musical venture is new. They're excited that their first performance tonight will be at a familiar place on the Flint Local 432 stage, where they've been performing since they were teenagers.

In Flint’s Music Scene, There’s Always Room to Start Again Veterans of the Flint music scene since they were teenagers, The Headless turned to Flint Local 432 when the band decided to start a new project.

"If I’m living, let’s say, in Oakland County, it’s gonna take me 30 minutes to go this way or 30 minutes to go that way. We wanna make sure we have not only world-class entertainment (in Flint), but also try to educate people on how parking’s gonna be much easier. The food and restaurants are vibrant, and it’s a great city.”

Learn more about the newly unveiled Flint Institute of Music season and who will be on Flint stages at FIM Capitol Theatre, FIM Whiting Auditorium, and Flint Repertory Theatre.

From Hadestown to Collective Soul, FIM’s New Season Aims to Offer “Something for Everybody” The Flint Institute of Music announces more than 50 upcoming shows for 2026-27 season at its venues.

A.I. use, or overuse, is everywhere: businesses, nonprofit organizations, media, government. What's resulting is a bunch of badly designed materials that do the exact opposite of what marketing and branding exists to do: make you stand out from the crowd.

Here's our case against A.I., a little background on why we don't use it at all for our publication, and why we hope that others relying on it reconsider.

It’s Time for a Conversation About A.I. Use in Flint Header image by Justin Doverspike I promise this isn’t about a fox. Well, it isn’t entirely about a fox. Since launching Flint. Daily., I’ve periodically snuck in my thoughts abou…

"Community is such a huge part of what soccer is. It is arguably one of the largest worldwide communities there is. And that’s what we want people to feel. Sports fans or not, everyone of all ages can enjoy hanging out at the games, spending their summers together. I think we just really want people to see that part of it. And hopefully along the way, they grow to love the Bucks as much as we do.”

They’re loud, exuberant, and … well … loud. Get to know what makes the The River Rats, FCB Supporters Club a vital part of Flint City Bucks soccer.

How the River Rats Build Community and Love For Soccer in Flint They’re loud, exuberant, and … well … loud. Get to know what makes the River Rats a vital part of Flint City Bucks soccer.

“I’m asking them to commit to one vegetable, herb, or plant, and then we’ll share them,” said Victoria Eaton, owner of Sweet Peaces in the Flint Farmers' Market. “I’m just trying to address the issues of potential food insecurity, and show that by cooperating people can meet those needs. I found that when I first started the idea, I was asking everybody to do a garden, and people don’t have time for that. That’s why I asked them to grow one thing (instead). It’s all person to person, I’m trying to create a means for people to connect without their phones a little bit.”

Learn more about Eaton’s crop share she’s organizing to teach people about growing and sharing their own food this summer at the link below.

Vegan Restaurant and Bakery Organizing Community Crop Share and Growing Program A community crop-sharing program is aimed at helping people learn about sustainable farming and growing their own food.

The city's social media posts featuring a new mascot have certainly generated conversation ... so I asked a few questions to get the lore -- where the idea came from, teaching kids about local government, why a fox was chosen, A.I. use, and where people can expect to see Flinny around town.

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Flinny the Fox’s Origin Story, Explained The city of Flint debuted a new mascot, and the animated version has drawn criticism for use of A.I.

“Flint means everything. It’s built who I am now, and it’s a big part of who I am and how I go about everyday life and not just basketball." - Flint native and Michigan Men's Basketball star Trey McKenney

McKenney was presented with a key to the city during a celebration of his basketball career in his hometown on May 14.

‘Trey Day’ in Flint Celebrates Trey McKenney’s Accomplishments – and His Inspiration to Young Basketball Players Michigan star Trey McKenney visited his hometown and shared his appreciation for Flint during ‘Trey Day’ in his honor on May 14.