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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. Neighborhoods

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. Neighborhoods

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

Amina SmithWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story Photographed on Jan. 6, 2024, St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church has been a beacon in the Flint community for many years. Neighborhoods

Serving God and community: A conversation with Pastor Kevin Thompson

Michell ThompsonTuesday, January 16, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and business owner Jade Marshaé poses brazenly inside her home on Dec 28, 2023. Neighborhoods

The FREEdom and Hidden Holistics of Jade Marshaé

Jerimiah WhiteheadMonday, January 15, 2024
Feature Story Photographed on Dec. 20, 2023, BAMS African Market on South Ballenger Highway hosts West African organic “foodstuff sourcing, products, fashion, and various home needs.” Entrepreneurship

Keeping the community healthy with BAMS African Market

Xzavier SimonFriday, December 29, 2023
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. Neighborhoods

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. Neighborhoods

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. Neighborhoods

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. Neighborhoods

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. Neighborhoods

Weathering the storm and finding truth with Jerimiah Whitehead

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Sancia Tutt, known creatively and business-wise as Isis Ma’at, stands confident in her journey at For-Mar Nature Preserve on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Entrepreneurship

Experiencing unfiltered truth with business owner Isis Ma’at

Xzavier SimonWednesday, October 25, 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. Healthy Communities

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

Xzavier SimonWednesday, October 11, 2023
Feature Story Flint native K-Dub sits inside his shop K-Dubs Tattoos on September 21, 2023. (Xzavier Simon | Flintside) Neighborhoods

The conscious art of tattoos with K-Dub of K-Dub's Tattoo

Xzavier SimonFriday, September 29, 2023
In The News Members of last year's Flintside Journalism Fellowship for the neighborhood of Sarvis Park include (left to right) Milton Straham, Victoria McKenze, Eartha Logan, and Tyonna McIntyre. Neighborhoods

We are looking for Ballenger Highway residents to join our community correspondent program

Tia ScottMonday, September 18, 2023
Feature Story Attendants collect free school items from the Gift of Life Michigan table during the ‘Back to School Rally’ at Bethel United Methodist Church in Flint on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Kids and Education

In Pictures: Back to School Rally at Bethel United Methodist Church

Tia ScottWednesday, September 13, 2023
In The News Three teenagers are hanging out at Eldorado Vista Park, which sits in the heart of the Ballenger Hwy Neighborhood, on August 13, 2023. Neighborhoods

Flintside brings "On The Ground" series to the Ballenger Hwy Neighborhood

Xzavier SimonWednesday, August 16, 2023
In The News Major Michelle Hill sits outside in uniform discussing her goal of becoming Colonel with Flintside community correspondent Eartha Logan. Neighborhoods

A Kid From Northside Flint To Major Michelle D. Hill

Eartha LoganWednesday, September 28, 2022
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