Civic Park

Terance Green of Black Amor yoga studio offers a 'men's only' yoga session to break down the barriers around men's mental health and well-being.

Local entrepreneur Terance Green creates unique haven in Black Amor yoga studio

Flint native Terance Green, owner of Black Amor yoga studio, discusses self-love, healing through rest, his mission to promote health and wellness, and the power of putting oneself first.

Located at 3216 Martin Luther King Avenue, the Neighborhood Engagement Hub began in 2014 with a focus on building local wealth.
Restoring Flint one neighborhood at a time with the Neighborhood Engagement Hub

Tom Wyatt of the Neighborhood Engagement Hub discusses his role as Executive Director, his challenges, and how the nonprofit adds to the beautification process of Flint neighborhoods and communities.

Jordan Lee of Jordan’s Pristine Detailing gives pristine service to his cars through Marine-like detailing.
Paying attention to detail with Jordan Lee of Jordan’s Pristine Detailing

Flint native Jordan Lee of Jordan’s Pristine Detailing spoke to Flintside about how hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude are the key components to making a business dream a reality.

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.

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