Neighborhoods

Even vandalized, this garden continues to nourish both the body and the soul.

Hope and community grow from garden vandalism

Flintside contributor Bruce Edwards shares a personal story of seeing his garden destroyed and joy restored by neighbors he didn't know who live in neighborhoods he'd never heard of.

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Volunteers help transform nine once-blighted lots into the Martin Luther King Avenue Peace Garden in Flint on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
This is what Martin Luther King Avenue deserves

Blight comes down and a peace garden takes root on Flint's northside.

Flint Development Center celebrated its official ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday, June 8, 2017. The multi-purpose facility will house offices and programs of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, YMCA of Greater Flint, Flin
A new beginning, a community hub, a dream come true takes root on Flint’s northside

Instead of a closed school, this neighborhood now has the Flint Development Center—a multi-purpose facility where residents can learn, have fund, and find friends.

Owner Mike Herriman took over the family business from his father and now is joined by two sons and one grandson.
Building family, cars and community at Vern’s

Growing up in Grand Blanc, Mike Herriman admits that there was a time he didn’t even know where Davison road was. Now, Flint is home. And, it is his passion.

Word of Life Christian Church in Flint celebrates 10 years

William Pickard, chairman and CEO of Global Automotive Alliance, delivered keynote remarks and gave special praise to Pastor George Wilkinson for his work in the church and in the community. 

The Classic Country Omelette at Krystal Jo's features sausage gravy, bacon, beff, jalapeno, cheese, onions and green peppers all wrapped up with fresh eggs.
Krystal Jo’s in Flint: A deep sense of community with a side of sausage gravy

If you’re going for a signature dish, order the Classic Country Omelette. For lunch, go with the Olive Burger (add pepper jack). And, stay for the stories.

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