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Feature Story A BULK Space workshop, titled Memories of a Place, lead by Adrinne Hayden

Breaking down barriers for local artistsNonprofit Journal Project

Chris HandysideFriday, November 29, 2024
BULK Space, in Detroit’s North End, offers classes, tools, technology and a physical work space for under-resourced artists.  
Feature Story George A. Richards

HISTORY LESSON: The right-wing radio mogul who gave the Lions to Detroit - and revamped Thanksgiving

Jacob JonesTuesday, November 26, 2024
The same year that a leading right-wing station was receiving 10,000 letters of fan mail daily, its owner bought the Portsmouth Spartans, a struggling small market NFL team in Ohio, and moved them to Detroit.  
Feature Story Eliza Howell Park Advisory Committee Community Development

Neighbors drive development at Brightmoor’s Eliza Howell ParkResilient Neighborhoods Feature

Carole HawkeFriday, November 22, 2024
A Detroit nonprofit invested in relationships before mapping out infrastructure improvements to Eliza Howell Park. The result? A transformed space which reflects the neighborhood’s vision.
Longform A gathering for Michigan State University's Generations Connect program, which matches MSU undergraduate students with elders in the community, at the East Lansing Public Library.

Michigan universities join global "age-friendly" movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 21, 2024
As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."
Longform Bangladeshi politics abroad

Politics abroad hit home for Metro Detroit’s Bangladeshi-American community

Shannon MackieThursday, November 21, 2024
“Some of us have been attacked based on our political view,” Riya said. “We are a very small community and we should be united, not divided. We need to respect each other’s opinions and freedom of speech.”  
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Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city

Sarah SpohnThursday, November 21, 2024
Detroit is trending. It’s growing. But can it sustain? The latest report from Detroit Future City provides a roadmap on how to build a sustainable future, looking to build its middle-class population up. 
Feature Story Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate to ensure all of a patient's health care needs are met. Healthy Communities

Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care

Monique BedfordWednesday, November 20, 2024
With support from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, many of Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health (CMH) agencies are collaborating to ensure all health care needs for patients are met.
Longform The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health.

Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.  
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Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.
Longform The Ribbon, a new mixed-use development in East English Village, includes 18 rental units reserved for tenants making 80% or less of the area median income. Community Development

What does "affordable housing" mean in Detroit?

Patrick DunnThursday, November 14, 2024
What does "affordable housing" actually mean in Detroit, what forms does it take, and who lives in it? We spoke to several local experts to separate jargon, stereotypes, and misconceptions from reality.
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