Community Development

In The News A Flint Public Art Project mural overlooks a community garden in the Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood. Neighborhoods

Eastside Franklin Park is full of grit and residents striving to find solutions, build community

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, September 21, 2021
Feature Story An exterior shot of Brown & Sons Auto Parts, located between Chavez and Franklin on Davison Road. Neighborhoods

Taking care of people and the community has been part of Brown & Sons Auto Parts for generations

Lisa SquierMonday, September 20, 2021
In The News Nick’s Garage recently moved to a new location in the Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood, located at 915 S. Franklin Avenue. Neighborhoods

New auto repair business in Eastside Franklin Park is all about family

Edna SabuccoMonday, September 20, 2021
In The News Vendors and entertainers from several organizations participated in the event. Neighborhoods

Sarvis Park event celebrates community and helps residents build new relationships

Ladel LewisThursday, September 16, 2021
Feature Story Timothy Goodrich preps a drink behind the coffee bar for a customer inside of Dorothy Day's Coffee House in East Village. Entrepreneurship

Dorothy’s House of Coffee allows visitors to “step into a story”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, September 8, 2021
In The News Genesee Health Plan announced winners in its annual essay and scholarship contest. Healthy Communities

Genesee Health Plan announces winners of Sixth Annual Health Heritage Essay and Scholarship Contests

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, September 8, 2021
In The News Anne-Marie Atanga, a Genesee Early College graduate, was honored by Genesee Health Plan for her essay. Healthy Communities

Learning about family history helped spark passion for neuroscience

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
In The News Kenneth Vaughn has been unafraid of taking on new challenges in his career. Equity

Flint native learned -- and is committed to spreading -- the idea of giving back to the community

Patrick HayesThursday, September 2, 2021
In The News YouthQuest programming provides afterschool opportunities for kids in Flint Schools, International Academy, and Flint Cultural Center Academy. Kids and Education

YouthQuest program on the lookout for more instructors for afterschool programs

Omoro CollinsWednesday, September 1, 2021
In The News Alex Love created Garden of Youth water in response to the ongoing Flint Water Crisis and the desire to give Flint residents clean water. Entrepreneurship

Cultivating life with Garden of Y.O.U.T.H Water's founder Alex Love

Xzavier SimonTuesday, August 31, 2021
Feature Story Ron Housley, 27, and Alissa Housley, 23, are the co-owners of Maude's Alabama BBQ. Community Development

Eastside restaurant owners never want anyone to “leave the table unhappy or hungry”

Jenifer VelosoThursday, August 26, 2021
In The News Unfortunately, the music industry at large isn’t always a safe space for African American women to speak up and speak out, yet, it hasn’t stopped Reesé and Tay from living their dreams and giving back to the community. Arts and Culture

Becoming the power source of Flint with The 810 Flow

Xzavier SimonWednesday, August 25, 2021
Feature Story Within Velly Beretta’s eyes—named after his first name and his favorite gun—is the look of a man who carries the weight of the world upon his shoulders. Arts and Culture

The "raw and authentic" story of Flint's music rebel Velly Beretta

Xzavier SimonTuesday, August 24, 2021
In The News Matthew Walker, CEO of the PixelStix platform, pulls up a mural play in Carriage Town. Arts and Culture

Time is running out to catch the Flint Mural Plays this summer

Patrick HayesTuesday, August 24, 2021
In The News Asbury Church received a grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation to support youth and community programs. Healthy Communities

Ruth Mott Foundation awards $1,028,070 in grants to north Flint programs

Flintside News BriefsSunday, August 22, 2021
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