On The Ground

Feature Story The Peacemakers' 'Squash the Beef Before the Grief' billboard stands tall on Flushing and Ballenger Hwy on May 31, 2024.

The Peacekeepers urge Flint to 'Squash the Beef Before the Grief'

Jerimiah WhiteheadMonday, June 24, 2024
Feature Story Mrs. Brenda Anderson discusses her community work in the Sarvis Park neighborhood, her nonprofit organization, and her mission to combat human trafficking. 

Flint's superwoman, Mrs. Brenda Anderson, talks human trafficking and Motivated by Faith Inc.

Jerimiah WhiteheadTuesday, June 11, 2024
In The News 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

Xzavier SimonMonday, May 13, 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.

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

Amina SmithWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and business owner Jade Marshaé poses brazenly inside her home on Dec 28, 2023.

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.

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.

In Pictures: Ballenger Highway Neighborhood & Park

Xzavier SimonThursday, December 28, 2023
Feature Story Niko’s Family Diner sign is decorated with “Now Open” banners to welcome new customers on November 22, 2023.

In Pictures: Niko's Family Diner opens on Ballenger Highway in Flint

Tia ScottThursday, November 30, 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.

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.

Weathering the storm and finding truth with Jerimiah Whitehead

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
Feature Story Annette Hughes, Director of Sunny Patch Learning Center, is pictured inside one of the center's buildings on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

To make 'a difference in the lives of others' with Sunny Patch Learning Center

Xzavier SimonWednesday, October 11, 2023
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