In Pictures: A Winter Look at Flint’s Eastside
Photojournalist Anthony Summers gives a closer look at Flint's eastside during the winter season.
Eastside Franklin Park
In Pictures: Sarvis Park & Eastside Franklin Park 2024
As a part of Flintside's 'On the Ground' series, photo-journalist Bryce Mata visited the neighborhoods of Sarvis Park and Eastside Franklin Park and captured photos of how the communities look today.
Talking resilience, family, and Southern hospitality with Ron Housley of Maude’s Alabama BBQ
Co-owner Ron Housley of Maude's Alabama BBQ discusses the beauty of resilience, the power of family, and providing Southern hospitality on the east side of Flint.
Being a good neighbor with Flintside’s emeritus editor, Patrick Hayes
Flintside's emeritus editor, Patrick Hayes, reflects on his tenure at the publication, his 'On the Ground' work in the neighborhoods of Brownell-Holmes and Eastside Franklin Park, and the significance of being a good neighbor.
Promoting cultural inclusion in Flint with the Latinx Technology & Community Center
The Latinx Technology & Community Center has been vital to the community for over two decades, offering various services and programs, and aiming to make Flint and Genesee County a better home for everyone.
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.
Eastside Franklin Park is full of grit and residents striving to find solutions, build community
“I feel this is home. This is my place. My street is still good and our little section in the neighborhood is still good.”
Elimination of blighted properties improves neighborhoods, but also the health of residents
For years, a Flint family dealt with a blighted house next door to their home. Its removal this summer was a relief.
New auto repair business in Eastside Franklin Park is all about family
Nick and Marie Dias have found a home for their auto repair business on Flint's eastside.
Dorothy’s House of Coffee allows visitors to “step into a story”
"We are created for community. It is the essence of life."
