Community Development

Feature Story Vacant lots on Empire Street that hopefully will be part of the Empire Corridor development.

Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor's Empire Corridor


In The News As part of Hamilton Community Health Network’s 'Roll Up Your Sleeve' campaign, the organization is providing access to influenza vaccinations free of charge.
Feature Story Tony Vu, Flint's food entrepreneur and the progenitor of The Flint Social Club, is all smiles inside the new pop-up, The Kickback, on Nov. 14, 2023.
Feature Story Music artist, songwriter, and model SixoneSixx poses inside The Antidote Studio on Nov. 7, 2023, as she gears up to drop her soon-to-be-released EP, So Far So Bad.
Feature Story “Sometimes, my story may inspire others. I am not ashamed of my journey; it is my testimony,” says Flint native Michell Thompson, pictured in downtown Flint on Nov. 18, 2023.

The strength, resilience, and testimony of Michell Thompson


Feature Story Poet, actor, and author Jerimiah Whitehead smiles confidently outside Totem Books in downtown Flint on Nov. 17, 2023.
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Parents weigh in on Pre-K for All


In The News Shelter of Flint has partnered with Applegate Chevrolet to raise awareness about homelessness and help those in need during the cold winter months.
In The News The new monthly advice column 'Ask Jordyn Anese' is coming to Flintside featuring radio personality Jordyn Anese. Catch her live on the air at Z92.7 WDZZ on weekdays from 3-7 p.m. 

Flintside presents new monthly advice column: Ask Jordyn Anese