Community Development

Feature Story As a part of Flintside's 'On the Ground' series, photo-journalist Bryce Mata visited the neighborhoods of Sarvis Park and Eastside Franklin Park and captured photos of how the communities look today.

In Pictures: Sarvis Park & Eastside Franklin Park 2024


Feature Story Community Correspondent Michell Thompson visited Ornamental Security Doors, Brothers’ Pharmacy, and Maxwell Pharmacy to highlight through photography the many businesses dedicated to helping Flint residents.
In The News On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Genesee Intermediate School District will host its 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium titled 'The Science and Power of Hope 2.0 – Identifying Signs of Mental Illness.' 
Feature Story Flint native Bri Nelson is the founder of Cleanly Life, a local housekeeping service that offers a detailed approach to cleaning and maintaining a harmonious living environment.

Embracing the art of cleaning with Bri Nelson of Cleanly Life


Feature Story A group of young men pass the time playing basketball in the Brownell-Holmes area, pictured on Sept. 15, 2024.

In Pictures: Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood 2024


Feature Story Mission Possible is out to build sustainable communities in Flint.
Feature Story FLEX High School offers a unique and flexible learning program for students facing educational challenges or at risk of dropping out. 
Feature Story Flintside's emeritus editor, Patrick Hayes, reflects on his tenure at the publication.

Being a good neighbor with Flintside's emeritus editor, Patrick Hayes


Feature Story Art teacher and founder of Artxtension: Education-Equity-Empowerment, Jordan Barnett, poses confidently outside Mott Middle College on September 10, 2024.

Creativity in Motion: An insight into Jordan Barnett's artistic journey


Longform Flintside photo-journalist Ray Gray went to this year's Genesee County Fair to capture photos from the fun event and unlock some childhood memories. 

In Pictures: Genesee County Fair 2024


Feature Story Co-founder of St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center, Sister Carol Weber, is all smiles on August 16, 2024.