On the Ground

Feature Story Flint-Genesee Job Corps, which serves as a beacon of hope for Flint students, is being threatened with closure by the Trump Administration. Sustainability

“An oasis in the ruins”: Flint-Genesee Job Corps students brace themselves during uncertain times

Xzavier SimonFriday, June 20, 2025
Feature Story Neighborhood kids enjoy an evening game of basketball. Neighborhoods

Real Stories, Real People: Flintside relaunches its ‘On the Ground’ series

Xzavier SimonTuesday, May 27, 2025
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. Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Sarvis Park & Eastside Franklin Park 2024

Bryce MataFriday, October 11, 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. Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Capturing three small but mighty businesses across Flint

Michell ThompsonMonday, October 7, 2024
Feature Story Flint native Jeanette Edwards stands in the middle and smiles with fellow Brownell-Holmes community members on Sept. 12, 2024. Neighborhoods

The Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood Association breathes new life into the community

Jerimiah WhiteheadFriday, September 27, 2024
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. Entrepreneurship

Embracing the art of cleaning with Bri Nelson of Cleanly Life

Jerimiah WhiteheadThursday, September 26, 2024
Feature Story A group of young men pass the time playing basketball in the Brownell-Holmes area, pictured on Sept. 15, 2024. Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood 2024

Anthony SummersWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story Flintside's emeritus editor, Patrick Hayes, reflects on his tenure at the publication. Neighborhoods

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

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, September 18, 2024
Feature Story Co-founder of St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center, Sister Carol Weber, is all smiles on August 16, 2024. Community Development

Bringing positive change to Flint residents with St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, September 4, 2024
Feature Story Proud members of the Urban Renaissance Center pose for a photo on Aug. 8, 2024. Neighborhoods

The Urban Renaissance Center: Revitalizing Flint with the Ubuntu philosophy

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, August 28, 2024
Feature Story As a part of Flintside's 'On the Ground' series, photo-journalist Anthony Summers visited the historic neighborhood of Civic Park and captured stunning, stoic photos of how the community looks today.  Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Civic Park Neighborhood 2024

Anthony SummersMonday, August 26, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and chef Terrail Jones II is all smiles while holding a red bell pepper on July 15, 2024. Entrepreneurship

Behind the counter with culinary chef, Terrail Jones II

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, August 14, 2024
Feature Story Flint native Sa'eed Littlejohn encourages customers and the community to prioritize health and wellness through his local fresh juice brand, Healthy Side. Healthy Communities

Sa'eed Littlejohn promotes healthy living through his local fresh juice brand, Healthy Side

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, August 7, 2024
Feature Story An instructor assists a student in one of the Latinx Technology & Community Center's many programs and classes, pictured on July 15, 2024. Diversity

Promoting cultural inclusion in Flint with the Latinx Technology & Community Center

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, July 31, 2024
Feature Story Jordan Lee of Jordan’s Pristine Detailing gives pristine service to his cars through Marine-like detailing. Entrepreneurship

Paying attention to detail with Jordan Lee of Jordan’s Pristine Detailing

Jerimiah WhiteheadThursday, June 27, 2024
Feature Story The Peacemakers' 'Squash the Beef Before the Grief' billboard stands tall on Flushing and Ballenger Hwy on May 31, 2024. Neighborhoods

The Peacekeepers urge Flint to 'Squash the Beef Before the Grief'

Jerimiah WhiteheadMonday, June 24, 2024
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