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Detroit Student Takes Flight: How DPSCD’s Davis Aerospace Is Turning Dreams Into Careers

This year, Herbert Anderson became Davis Aerospace Technical High School's first student to complete a solo flight since 2015.

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Community developers’ pride for area fuels investment, catalyst for change, growth in Detroit neighborhoods

Community developers know, care for, and invest in their neighborhoods. Together with community development institutions (CDFIs), small development projects can have a huge impact on their neighborhoods, serving as a catalyst for future growth.

Motown’s Black women songwriters and producers were the invisible architects behind the pop music juggernaut

Few people probably know the female songwriters featured in this article, yet Motown relied heavily upon their contributions to cement its place in music history.

Detroit’s high property taxes are driving a housing affordability crisis – how can city leaders bring down costs?

Property tax reform in Detroit could boost homeownership and attract new residents and businesses.

Detroit small businesses navigate the pressure to stay visible on social media

As social media increasingly shapes how customers discover businesses, Detroit entrepreneurs are working to bridge the gap between running their companies and building an online presence.

Detroit youth program uses engine building to drive workforce development

Detroit youth are getting hands-on experience in engineering, motorsports and skilled trades this summer as the Engine Building Bootcamp returns for its fourth year, helping students build engines — and future career pathways — from the ground up.

Building for the Next Generation: How Heritage Vision Made Succession Planning Work in Detroit

Detroit's Heritage Vision started as a neighborhood optical center. It has now expanded into vision benefits administration, and now is a national entity serving major corporate clients.

Detroiter JerJuan Howard Opens Bookstore with Hopes to be a Cultural Hub

The recently opened Howard Family Bookstore, located on Detroit's West side, seeks to become a hub for culture, innovation and community.

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.

Protecting what you’ve built: Why business owners should think about their succession plan 

Thoughtful planning in advance can help give business owners peace of mind knowing that both you and your business will be cared for in retirement.

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