My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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Facebook Gets Slapped with $5 Billion Fine Over 2018 Data Scandal
Facebook was hit with a record-breaking $5 Billion penalty by the Federal Trade Commission in response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
This Michigan Man Solved the Stonehenge Mystery Years Ago [VIDEO]
For centuries, scholars and scientists alike have debated how Stonehenge was assembled... until a retired man from Lapeer cracked the mystery and built one in his backyard.
It’s Illegal to Listen to Your Kid’s Phone Calls in Michigan
Every parent has eavesdropped on their kid's phone calls before, but I'll bet you didn't know that under current Michigan law -- you could be sent to prison for 2 years for doing so.
Pres. Obama to Visit Flint Next Week in Response to 8-Year-Old’s Letter
In response to a letter from an 8-year-old girl, affectionately nicknamed Little Miss Flint, President Barack Obama will visit Flint next week for a closer look at how the water crisis is still affecting everyday life in the 810.
EPA Memo Implies Flint’s Not Worth Going ‘Out On a Limb For’ [VIDEO]
A new EPA memo has come to light in the Flint water crisis congressional hearing, and, regardless of its context, a quote saying Flint may not be "a community we want to go out on a limb for" is a huge black eye for the federal agency.
Michigan to Investigate Consumers Energy Over Estimated Billing Practices
The Michigan Public Service Commission is investigating the billing and estimated usage practices of Consumers Energy in response to customer complaints.
Patton Oswalt Makes Flint Water Emoji Joke to Win ‘@midnight’ [VIDEO]
Well, it didn't take long for the Flint Water Crisis to go from tragedy to national punchline, as comedian Patton Oswalt made a Flint water joke "For The Win" on Comedy Central's '@midnight.'
Food, Beer, Wine Fest to Bring Hundreds of Local Flavors to Flint This Saturday
The Flint Farmers' Market is the place to be this Saturday evening for the Michigan Food, Beer, Wine Fest, where hundreds of homegrown flavors will be yours for the tasting.
How the Water Crisis Put a $136 Price Tag On Flint Lives
What if I told you that one of the most violent and poverty-stricken places has a government that is knowingly poisoning its children? Now, what if I told you that place Is not in a war-torn foreign country but is a city in America called Flint, Michigan?
Camp Hatchet Set to Re-Open for Horror Camping Event
It was the setting for a string of mysterious disappearances 24 years ago, now new owners are looking to capitalize on the notorious legend of Camp Hatchet with a horror-themed camping event Saturday, September 12th.
Flint, Saginaw and Detroit Listed Among the Fastest-Shrinking Cities in America
It's no surprise to anyone who's lived in Michigan for any decent amount of time, but a new list has Flint, Saginaw and Detroit ranked among the cities with the quickest declining populations.
Guy Outs Pregnant Cheater to Her Boyfriend at Detroit Lions Game [PHOTO]
What would you do if you saw a pregnant lady cuddling with a guy at a Lions game and romantically texting another guy when he walked away? Well, one man wasn't about to let her dirty little secret stay a secret anymore.