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Patrick Hayes is a freelance writer with bylines for ESPN.com, the Detroit Free Press, Next City, Sierra Magazine, Lifehacker, MLive, and others. He also contributed an essay to "Happy Anyway: A Flint Anthology" by Belt Publishing. Follow him on Twitter (@patrick_hayes) and Instagram (@patrickhayes13) and see his work at www.patrickhayes.net. He and his two children live on Flint’s eastside.

Community

Volunteers become more innovative during COVID-19 pandemic

Patrick Hayes Apr 28, 2020 0

Flint, MI - A simple change to Flint resident Lisa Pasbjerg’s walking routine also helps give back to the community. “I live very close to Glenwood Cemetery and I walk my dogs there a lot,” she said. “I just started taking a big bag with…

Community

Flint clergy go from reaching hundreds to thousands as they provide virtual services amidst the…

Patrick Hayes Apr 5, 2020 0

Flint, MI — In early March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic caused a state of emergency declaration and implementation of social distancing and stay-at-home measures in Michigan, Pastor Martez Warren at Church Without Walls in Flint made…

Arts & Culture Spotlight

Cultural showcase highlights what Flint has — what is possible

Patrick Hayes Mar 1, 2019 0

FLINT, MI — The words from renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma were both an invitation and a profound summary of a full day of music, inspiration, thoughtfulness, and togetherness hosted by Ma as part of his Day of Action in Flint. “Let’s do…

Commentary

Opinion: Flint Professor Sues to Protect Male Privilege

Patrick Hayes Feb 21, 2019 2

FLINT, MI – University of Michigan-Flint faculty member Mark Perry filed a lawsuit against Wayne State University for hosting a coding camp for black girls. That in itself is not surprising given his history — Perry has filed at least 35…

Arts & Culture

Free event at Berston Field House features famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma

Patrick Hayes Feb 20, 2019 0

FLINT, MI — Grammy Award-winning cellist and activist Yo-Yo Ma is planning a Day of Action in Flint on Feb. 28 — hosting a local exhibit of the arts, meeting with residents and hosting a conversation with community leaders. The event —…