Flint Solutions Journalism

This page is part of Flint Beat’s work focused on solutions journalism. Our solutions stories investigate, explain, and offer a critical and clear-eyed view of how people are trying to solve Flint’s biggest problems. These stories feature evidence-based and rigorous reporting that explores what local and national leaders are doing to create better and more equitable communities.

‘Prisoner on the outside’: Flint considers fair chance housing policy for justice-impacted citizens

Flint, MI — Flint resident Howard Sanders was convicted of murder in the second degree at 17 years old. Now, 33 years later, he still faces difficulty finding housing in […]

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A downtown Flint vending machine is helping combat opioid overdose deaths, stigma
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Officials hope new directory will help increase awareness for Flint-area BIPOC-owned businesses
Flint pastor builds laundromat to help families experiencing hygiene poverty
Can 3D-printed homes help solve Flint’s affordable housing shortage?
Nutrition, fitness program aims to ’empower’ formerly incarcerated individuals
Does Flint need a compliance firm to help spend COVID-19 relief funding?
Genesee County Jail to host town hall with candidates in upcoming elections
Initiative proposes street outreach as a fix for drug overdoses, violence