On the Ground

Longform Civic Park Neighborhoods

The failed American Dream: Lessons from Flint's Civic Park neighborhoodA neighborhood with a rich history, built through and decimated by inequity. A neighborhood that today is determined to create its own destiny.

Marjory RaymerThursday, November 14, 2019
In The News Flint's Civic Park neighborhood soon will be home to a 4-acre farm and orchard. Community Development

Large urban farm and orchard planned in north Flint

Alexandria BrownWednesday, October 09, 2019
In The News Claressa Shields will speak at a Youth Motivational Experience at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Joy Tabernacle Church in Flint. Community Development

Community reception to honor Claressa Shields and her bid to make boxing history

Ashley SchaferTuesday, October 01, 2019
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 for woman cleaning up Flint's Hidden Park

Alexandria BrownMonday, September 30, 2019
Feature Story Civic Park Sign 1 Community Development

A sure sign of civic pride in Civic Park

Anna MansfieldWednesday, 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
Feature Story This home sits among fields along Forest Hill Avenue and Rankin Street, in the heart of the Civic Park neighborhood. Neighborhoods

The ruralization of Flint's Civic Park neighborhood

Marjory Raymer and Alexandria Brown | FlintsideWednesday, August 14, 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
Feature Story William Alexander Volunteerism

Remembering William Alexander: A guiding force for Civic Park, Flint youth, and his family

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 24, 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
Load More Stories
Signup for Email Alerts
Sponsored By
Focus Areas
Copyright © Issue Media Group. All rights reserved.