On the Ground

In The News "Isn't she beautiful?" says Linn Aikens, who led efforts to cleanup Civic Park's Hidden Park — and thanks to some help, succeeded in a single summer. Community Development

Help pours in to help woman clean up Flint's Hidden Park

Alexandria BrownMonday, September 30, 2019
Feature Story Flint City Councilman Maurice Davis mows the grass near one of the new signs celebrating Civic Park installed this year Community Development

A sure sign of civic pride in Civic Park

Anna MansfieldWednesday, September 18, 2019
In The News Tara Stimson of Davison Twp. organizes bags of groceries at the Convoy of Hope event in 2017 Community Development

Convoy of Hope — a massive, faith-based humanitarian effort — returns to Flint for third year

Derrick Poe Jr.Wednesday, September 18, 2019
In The News City of Flint Neighborhood Planner Dequan Allen leads a focus group beside Civic Park residents Ernest-C Martin, 72 (left) and Arthur Port, 77, (right) on September 7 for the neighborhood planning workshop. Community Development

Civic Park becomes 15th Flint neighborhood to create action plan for improvements

Alexandria BrownWednesday, September 11, 2019
In The News Aviacchi Marsu's next album "Michigan State of Mind" is set for release in October. Arts and Culture

Aviacchi Marsu: Flint dad makes music for the masses through street conscious rap

Cornelius JonesWednesday, September 11, 2019
In The News Ubuntu Village extends out in a 3-block radius from the Urban Renaissance Center offices at Joy Tabernacle Church Neighborhoods

See inside Ubuntu Village — Flint's unique community-building effort

Alexandria BrownWednesday, August 28, 2019
In The News A look at a portion of the city of Flint's zoning map. Community Development

Second meeting set to develop plan for Civic Park beautification

Alexandria BrownWednesday, August 28, 2019
In The News legal Neighborhoods

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan sets up two Flint neighborhood offices

Ashley SchaferWednesday, August 21, 2019
In The News St. Luke NEW Life Center's annual community baby shower is set for Sept. 20, 2019. Healthy Communities

Every new mom deserves a baby shower — and can have one at St. Luke NEW Life Center in Flint

Alexandria BrownWednesday, August 21, 2019
In The News Members of the Flintside Journalism Fellowship for the Civic Park neighborhood include (left to right) Anna Mansfield, Derrick Poe, Cornelius Jones, Camelia Pano. Neighborhoods

Flintside launches journalism fellowship

Marjory RaymerWednesday, August 14, 2019
In The News Volunteers gather on the playground equipment at Bassett Park for its grand opening July 27, 2019. Volunteerism

Another massive volunteer effort in Flint builds city's 12th new playground

Alexandria BrownWednesday, August 14, 2019
In The News “(My flag means) fun, family, and love.” —Malaya Gilbert, 5. Community Development

Civic Park Art Parade brings community celebration to the streets

Alexandria BrownWednesday, August 07, 2019
In The News Gospel quartet 2+2 will perform during the Civic Park Centennial Gospel Celebration. Here they perform during the 2019 Heritage and Harmony festival. Arts and Culture

Civic Park Centennial Gospel Celebration to feature the best of local talent

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 24, 2019
In The News History on the Run is being planned in coordination with the Civic Park neighborhood's Crim Fit Training Group. Healthy Communities

History on the Move offers a walk (or run) through Civic Park days gone by

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 24, 2019
In The News St. Luke NEW Life Center Neighborhoods

Flintside office hours set for St. Luke's NEW Life Center

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 24, 2019
In The News Aniyah Colston, 13; Isaiah Crockett, 16; and Aniyah Colston (left to right) giggle before the camera while painting blades of grass on the water distribution trailer in the Joy Tabernacle parking lot. Arts and Culture

Bringing down walls through murals: Flint painting highlights truth, racial healing

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 17, 2019
In The News Civic Park neighborhood will host an Flint Public Art Project neighborhood art parade 5-8 p.m. July 25. Neighborhoods

Flint Public Art Project to host Civic Park neighborhood art parade

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 17, 2019
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