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Feature Story A family poses in front of their ICCF community land trust home. Equity

Community land trusts make home ownership possible for more Michiganders

SARAH SPOHN Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Feature Story A Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity development underway near Holland. Neighborhoods

Recent Michigan housing legislation incentivizes more housing developments

Sarah SpohnTuesday, March 12, 2024
Feature Story Nontraditional developers are looking at bringing solutions to the missing middle. Community Development

What’s next for housing in Kent and Ottawa counties

Sarah SpohnTuesday, February 20, 2024
In The News Flint native Amina Smith shares her experience participating in Flintside's journalism fellowship as a community correspondent in the Ballenger Highway neighborhood. Neighborhoods

Community correspondent Amina Smith shares her experience in Flintside's journalism fellowship

Amina SmithWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story The League of Women Voters in Flint wants to empower citizens to participate in the improvement of their communities by encouraging informed participation in government. Economic Development

League of Women Voters in Flint aims to encourage voter education and participation

Sarah SpohnWednesday, January 24, 2024
Feature Story Apartments for individuals and couples help address the housing shortage but more housing is needed for families, as well. Neighborhoods

Housing a key element of "Michigan's Path to a Prosperous Future"

Sarah SpohnTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Photographed on Jan. 6, 2024, St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church has been a beacon in the Flint community for many years. Neighborhoods

Serving God and community: A conversation with Pastor Kevin Thompson

Michell ThompsonTuesday, January 16, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and business owner Jade Marshaé poses brazenly inside her home on Dec 28, 2023. Neighborhoods

The FREEdom and Hidden Holistics of Jade Marshaé

Jerimiah WhiteheadMonday, January 15, 2024
Feature Story Flint residents Billie Dantzler, Jerimiah Whitehead, and Michell Thompson participated in Flintside’s Community Correspondent Journalism Workshop as a part of our 'On the Ground' story series. Neighborhoods

Meet Flintside's Ballenger Highway Community Correspondents

Xzavier SimonThursday, December 28, 2023
Feature Story Pictured on Dec. 27, 2023, Ballenger Park sits on the corner of Dupont and Flushing Road, holding space for community events, basketball games, and picnics. Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Ballenger Highway Neighborhood & Park

Xzavier SimonThursday, December 28, 2023
Feature Story Vacant lots on Empire Street that hopefully will be part of the Empire Corridor development. Community Development

Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor's Empire Corridor

KELSEY SANDERSTuesday, December 12, 2023
Feature Story Billie Dantzler sits dignified in front of some of her favorite vinyl records inside Totem Books on Nov. 20, 2023. Neighborhoods

The art and exploration of Early Childhood Education with Billie Dantzler

Xzavier SimonTuesday, November 28, 2023
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. Neighborhoods

The strength, resilience, and testimony of Michell Thompson

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
Feature Story Poet, actor, and author Jerimiah Whitehead smiles confidently outside Totem Books in downtown Flint on Nov. 17, 2023. Neighborhoods

Weathering the storm and finding truth with Jerimiah Whitehead

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
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