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Aaron Mondry

Aaron Mondry is a Detroit-based freelance writer. Visit his website and follow him on Twitter @AaronMondry.

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Kids at Development Centers' Winston Head Start
Challenge supporting Detroit’s youth of color to award winning ideas $50,000

Do you have an idea, project, or organization that's working to improve the lives of Detroit's youth of color? Then you should apply to the MBK Detroit Innovation Challenge.

Bat Day at Tiger Stadium
Detroit Historical Museum exhibit on 1968 World Series opens in April, wants your photos

As part of the 50th anniversary of the year and the Tigers' win, the Detroit Historical Museum will be opening an exhibit, "The Year of the Tiger: 1968," on April 21.

Darth Vader costume
Traveling exhibitition featuring Star Wars costumes comes to DIA

Are you a Detroit Institute of Arts member and a fan of Star Wars? If so, there's great news: you get exclusive access to an exhibition featuring iconic costumes from that far away galaxy.

Drew McUsic and Alessandra Carreon, co-founders of PizzaPlex
New businesses on West Vernor strive to integrate into culturally-rich southwest Detroit

In the last couple years, a number of new businesses have opened on West Vernor Highway near Clark Park. And many of them are demonstrating a desire to be a part of the fabric of an already thriving, culturally-rich community. 

Olga Stella, executive director of Design Core Detroit
Q&A: Olga Stella of Design Core Detroit on why the future of design must be inclusive

Design Core Detroit, the organization that's shepherding Detroit's "City of Design" designation, announced its rebrand this week. We spoke to its executive director to learn more about that decision, the state of design in Detroit, and the importance of inclusive design. 

Pablo Davis Elder Living Center, an affordable apartment community
City of Detroit launches $250 million initiative to preserve and build affordable housing

In his State of the City address, Mayor Mike Duggan announced plans to establish a $250 million multifamily affordable housing fund.

Downtown Detroit
Have thoughts about downtown Detroit? The Downtown Detroit Partnership wants to know them

No matter your level of engagement with downtown, The Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone want your input about perceptions about it.

The Hamilton, formerly Milner Arms
Detroit’s inclusionary housing ordinance, explained

Last year, Detroit's city council passed an ordinance stipulating multi-family developments that received subsidies must include affordable housing. Half a year later, has it had its intended effect? We took a look. 

Bioswale at Cody Rouge Park
EcoWorks sustainable neighborhood initiative now accepting applications

An initiative run through EcoWorks, a Detroit-based sustainable development nonprofit, Eco-D provides neighborhood groups with technical assistance to carry out local sustainability projects.

A table made with Floyd Legs
Furniture company Floyd, and two others, to relocate to Eastern Market

Floyd will be relocating to the building at 1830-48 Division Street, just east of the Dequindre Cut and recently renovated by the development company Marshall Pryce.

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