It's hard to imagine that one month ago I was packing up everything I own into my truck and driving across the country from Bellingham, WA to Flint, MI. Time is absolutely flying by one month into my internship here at The Flint Journal (aka Flintern). I think part of that has to do with the fact that I already feel so comfortable with my new community here. I am busy shooting a lot and I can already see the learning that is coming from that. Putting together this edit makes me excited to see the work and experiences that I will have in the coming five months.
Spectators watch as Flint and Flint Township firefighters respond to a house fire on the 3200 block of Corunna Road, between Mann and Stocker avenues Monday, July 20, 2015, in Flint , Michigan.
The Michigan Special Olympics volleyball team stuffs apples and oranges into their sleeves during their last practice before flying to Los Angeles, California to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the Elmer Knopf Learning Center in Flint , Michigan. The team is comprised of 12 athletes, all from Flint and neighboring cities.
Rockford Little League players relax as they wait to warm up before the start of their game during the Little League Major State Tournament Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Johnston Park in Harper Woods , Michigan.
Flint and Flint Township firefighters respond to a house fire on the 3200 block of Corunna Road, between Mann and Stocker avenues Monday, July 20, 2015, in Flint , Michigan.
Campers hoist a swing device into the air Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at YMCA Camp Copneconic in Fenton. This year, 18 camp participants with kidney conditions attended the camp among the 300 regular campers.
Water rights activists gather for a viewing of a documentary about unsafe water issues in Detroit Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Woodside Church in Flint, Michigan. The event marked an end to The Water Justice Journey—a week-long walk from Detroit to Flint in order to promote clean affordable drinking water in Michigan. Many attendees at the event will march July 10 to Flint City Hall to protest unsafe water conditions in Flint.
Flint and Flint Township firefighters respond to a house fire on the 3200 block of Corunna Road, between Mann and Stocker avenues Monday, July 20, 2015, in Flint , Michigan.
Two men watch fireworks explode above from a front lawn Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Flint , Michigan.
Taylor Northwest's Blake William, left, checks on a teammate who has dirt in his eye during the Little League Major State Tournament Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Johnston Park in Harper Woods , Michigan.
Khisha Humphrey, left, mother of Omarion Humphrey, is comforted by her granddaughter, Zaria Rollinson, during the funeral of Omarion Humphrey held Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Woodside Bible Church in Pontiac , Michigan . Nine-year-old Omarion Humphrey went missing on July 4 and was found deceased in Lake Callis, a week later after a massive search and rescue effort.
Dexter celebrates their win against Taylor Northwest during the Little League Major State Tournament Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Johnston Park in Harper Woods , Michigan. Dexter beat Taylor Northwest 17-12.
Taylor Northwest's Aiden Carney reacts after being hit by a grounder back to the mound while facing off against Dexter during the Little League Major State Tournament Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Johnston Park in Harper Woods , Michigan. Dexter beat Taylor Northwest 17-12.
Tim Flannery, plays his trumpet from the pavement with The Detroit Party Marching Band during Buckham Alley Fest, a festival showcasing local music, art, food and vendors Saturday, July 11, 2015, in Buckham Alley in downtown Flint, Michigan.
Jeremiah French kisses his son Jebarii Royster, 1, in their front yard as their family relaxes outside as the sun sets Wednesday evening, July 22, 2015, in Flint , Michigan.
Hadley Township first responders and Lapeer County Sheriff department's dive team searches for 17-year-old, Troy Paxton, of Flint, after he went underwater while swimming with friends at Lake Minnawanna on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at the Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area in Hadley Township, Michigan. The teen's body was pulled from the water Thursday evening after approximately a two hour search.
Onlookers comfort one another as Hadley Township first responders and Lapeer County Sheriff department's dive team searches for 17-year-old, Troy Paxton, of Flint, after he went underwater while swimming with friends at Lake Minnawanna on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at the Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area in Hadley Township, Michigan. The teen's body was pulled from the water Thursday evening after approximately a two hour search.
Kayla Emmendorfer, center, wipes a tear away from her eye as she gathers with friends and family to remember her bowling teammate, Troy Paxton, a 17-year-old boy and recent Kearsley High School graduate who drowned July 30, swimming across Lake Minnawanna in Lapeer County on Friday, July 31, 2015, in the parking lot of Richfield Bowl in Genesee Township, Michigan. Paxton was a member of the Kearsley High School bowling team, so many of his teammates and coaches attended the candlelight vigil.
Milan Sbihli, of Burton, is seen reflected in a fundraising game as Community Members gather during a fundraiser to raise money for a memorial for 9-year-old Omarion Humphrey, Monday, July 27, 2015, at Lake Callis Recreation Complex in Flint , Michigan. Nine-year-old Omarion Humphrey went missing on July 4 and was found deceased in Lake Callis, a week later after a massive search and rescue effort. The fundraiser featured a raffle, prizes and games.
Miles Bridges, five star basketball recruit and Flint native, will begin his senior season at Huntington Prep High School in West Virginia this Fall. Bridges, who has been playing basketball since age two, top five picks are Michigan, Michigan State, Kentucky, Indiana and North Carolina.
John Jarrard, of Flushing, peers through a glass window to see Senator Rand Paul, a Republican presidential candidate, speaking with reporters Saturday morning, July 11, 2015, at the Flint Farmers' Market in Flint, Michigan.
Mayoral forum Thursday, July 30, 2015, at White Horse Tavern in Flint , Michigan.
Camp counselor, Maleek Joy, entertains campers during the Genesee County Parks kids camp Friday, July 17, 2015, at McKinley Park in Flint , Michigan . The free camp provides kids ages 4 to 18, with an afternoon filled with both educational and fitness activities.
Jonathon Rice, employee at Pennell Farms, sells produce at the Farmers market Saturday July 11, 2015, while Senator Rand Paul, a Republican presidential candidate, makes a visit to speak with the Flint community at the Flint Farmer's Market in Flint, Michigan.