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Feature Story Milton Straham, Dee Straham (not pictured), Victoria McKenze, Eartha Logan, Tyonna McIntyre pose at Sarvis Park on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Neighborhoods

Sarvis Park celebrates it's Flintside Community Correspondent graduates

Xzavier SimonTuesday, September 13, 2022
Feature Story Flint native Victoria McKenze sits with Flintside's Jarielle Nettles for an interview at her home. Neighborhoods

Victoria McKenze recalls pivotal school and community changes in Sarvis Park

Jarielle Tasha NettlesTuesday, August 30, 2022
Feature Story Jackie Poplar, pictured inside her home, shares the tale of her tenure as 2nd Ward Councilwoman. Neighborhoods

Jackie Poplar tells how she “didn’t miss a beat” as former 2nd Ward Councilwoman

Omoro CollinsTuesday, August 2, 2022
Feature Story Honny Williams poses for a portrait while sitting in Sarvis Park in Flint on July 26, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside.com) Neighborhoods

Meet Honny Williams, the beloved 'Sarvis Park Mom'

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, August 2, 2022
In The News Hamady High School graduate Kealen Gilbert poses with his mother and Flint Mayor Sheldon Neely at Sarvis Park's Open House Neighborhoods

Sarvis Park honors its highschool graduates at neighborhood open house

Xzavier SimonFriday, July 29, 2022
Feature Story 1st Lt. Yvonne Brantley talks serving the community and giving back. Neighborhoods

Michigan State Police 1st Lt. Yvonne Brantley is on a Mission to Bring Change to Flint

Brianna NargisoTuesday, July 19, 2022
In The News Residents outside of EJ's Garden giving thanks and prayer. Neighborhoods

The Sarvis Park community prays for a bountiful harvest at EJ's Garden

Xzavier SimonThursday, June 30, 2022
Feature Story Flint native Tyonna McIntyre pictured at Sarvis Park while detailing her passions and activism in the neighborhood. Neighborhoods

The "ebb and flow" of Tyonna McIntyre

Xzavier SimonWednesday, June 29, 2022
Feature Story 27-year-old Milton Straham of Straham Consulting speaks about business, community, and college success. Neighborhoods

A roadmap to success with business owner Milton Straham

Xzavier SimonTuesday, June 28, 2022
In The News A packed house of Flint residents showing off their newly created Juneteenth artwork. Neighborhoods

2nd & 9th Wards celebrate Juneteenth with a family paint night

Xzavier SimonMonday, June 20, 2022
In The News 2nd Ward Community Conversations' presented with a surprise appearance by Flint Mayor Sheldon A. Neely. Neighborhoods

2nd Ward residents dive into 'The Adverse Childhood Experiences' at May's Community Conversation

Xzavier SimonTuesday, May 24, 2022
Feature Story A piece of the Sarvis Park Neighborhood Association discuss how to change the narrative and what they hope to see. Neighborhoods

The matriarchs and collective unity of Sarvis Park

Xzavier SimonWednesday, May 18, 2022
In The News Flint Lake Park on Flint's northside was one of six locations that took part in the Flint River Stewardship Day Neighborhoods

Residents aim to "leave a legacy behind" at Flint Lake Park Cleanup

Xzavier SimonWednesday, May 11, 2022
In The News Sarvis Park neighborhood kids and residents cleaning up for Sarvis Park's Clean-up Day Neighborhoods

Sarvis Park comes alive for its annual community clean-up day

Xzavier SimonMonday, May 9, 2022
In The News Speakers from April's 2nd Ward Community Conversations created by 2nd Ward Councilwoman Dr. Ladel Lewis. Neighborhoods

2nd Ward residents discuss that “it’s ok to not be ok” at monthly community event

Xzavier SimonTuesday, May 3, 2022
In The News Sarvis Park, formerly known as Wassena Park, sits at 11.6 acres on Flint's Northside nestled between Clio Rd., Cooper Ave., Winona St., and West Myrtle Ave. Neighborhoods

On the Ground is coming to Sarvis Park

Xzavier SimonMonday, May 2, 2022
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