On July 4, 2015, we lost longtime Flint media legend, Dave Barber. For decades, the often controversial and award-winning broadcaster hosted “The Dave Barber Show” on Flint radio stations WTRX, WTAC and WFDF. He is remembered as an energetic and talented entertainer and bon vivant, who was passionate about the city and its people. Dave was known to say, “It’s time to count my tips and go home.” My City bids a fond farewell to a friend of Flint who will be missed.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRANSFIGURATION LUTHERAN CHURCH People either love tattoos or hate them. And people either have hope and faith, or they don’t. Imagine if you combined tattoos, hope and faith. What good things could result? Members and leaders at Fenton’s Transfiguration Lutheran Church (TLC) are discovering what can happen when people of all
Derrick Watkins is a Flint native, Master Electrician, and the founder and president of Active Boys in Christ (ABC) Youth. He founded ABC Youth in 2017 to give young people hands-on exposure to skilled trades, STEM, mentorship and career opportunities. In 2026, ABC Youth opened its Skilled Trades & STEM Training Center in Flint. ABC
