Civic Park

For this year's 'On the Ground' series, Flintside plans to revisit and re-engage five north Flint neighborhoods we've previously covered, including Civic Park, Brownell-Holmes, Eastside Franklin Park, Sarvis Park, and Ballenger Hwy.

Flintside plans to re-engage all five neighborhoods within its ‘On the Ground’ series

For this year's 'On the Ground' series, Flintside plans to revisit and re-engage five north Flint neighborhoods we've previously covered, including Civic Park, Brownell-Holmes, Eastside Franklin Park, Sarvis Park, and Ballenger Hwy. 

“The grind is real:” Work ethic is helping Civic Park native find success as an actor

Growing up in Flint helped provide Ben Cain with exposure to the arts, a passion he has followed into a career as a professional actor.

Flint native Jonathan Quarles has a book coming out January 7, 2021.
“Everything that I do in life, it’s a representation of Flint”

Flint native Jonathan Quarles releases his first book, Making Dollars While Making Change, on January 7, 2021.

January 25 panel featured resident Inez Taylor, Councilman Maurice Davis, Pastor McCathern, and Hidden Park adopter Linn Aikens.
On the Ground panel discussion: Civic Park is a story far from over

Local government representatives, organizational officials, Flint residents, and panelists featured in On the Ground coverage came together Saturday, Jan. 25 to discuss what the coverage over the centennial celebration meant to them and how no matter what, the historic neighborhood plans to work toward the future.

Panelists set to speak on Civic Park’s On the Ground neighborhood coverage

Join us for a community discussion from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 to conclude the initial six-month run of On the Ground Civic Park neighborhood coverage. Flintside is hosting a conversation with those covered and involved in our coverage in order to take a look back at their experiences, the effect of neighborhood journalism, and hopes for what is to come.  

Over 500 people gathered together at The Urban Renaissance Center celebrated their 10 annual Holiday Walk on Tuesday evening, December 10.
Civic Park celebrates annual tree-lighting ceremony, a symbol of resurrection and hope

Over 500 people gathered together at The Urban Renaissance Center to celebrate the 10 annual Holiday Walk on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10. 

The failed American Dream: Lessons from Flint’s Civic Park neighborhood

A neighborhood with a rich history, built through and decimated by inequity. A neighborhood that today is determined to create its own destiny.

Video A 3-minute tour of Flint’s murals

Our readers asked for it, so here it is: A slideshow video featuring Flint's new murals. We hope you like the video … but even more so, we hope you go see these massive art installations for yourself. Nothing beats seeing a four-story painting in real life.  

Flint's Civic Park neighborhood soon will be home to a 4-acre farm and orchard.
Large urban farm and orchard planned in north Flint

The farm will stretch along Lawndale and Forest Hill avenues near the old Civic Park Elementary School — and include both a vegetable garden and a fruit orchard.

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

Claressa Shields on Saturday will fight to become the fastest boxer — male or female — to win three world titles in three different divisions. On Sunday, she will be at Joy Tabernacle Church, which is hosting a community reception for Shields immediately following its 11:30 a.m. services.   

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