‘Born and raised on the Motown sound’: Accelerator kicks Detroit musicians’ careers into high gear
In the neighborhood where Motown was born, the Motown Musician Accelerator aims to develop a new generation of artists.
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Residents weigh in on future of A.B. Ford Park, Lenox Community Center in Jefferson Chalmers
$5 million investment will help revitalize and beautify the park and reopen the shuttered Lenox Community Center.
3 lessons I learned about revitalizing community from Jefferson Chalmers
For her last On the Ground story on Jefferson Chalmers, Project Editor Biba Adams shares some key takeaways from her experiences there.
VIDEO: Jefferson Chalmers stakeholders speak on history and revitalization
Residents and stakeholders of Jefferson Chalmers share insights on the past and future of their neighborhood.
Why Jefferson Chalmers planners and nonprofits can’t stop thinking about seniors
Older adults have a growing presence in Jefferson Chalmers, and planners and service providers are taking their needs into consideration.
Mayor Duggan speaks with residents on Jefferson Chalmers plan, new FCA plant
Big changes are coming to Jefferson Chalmers. Mayor Duggan recently paid a visit to the Detroit neighborhood to share his thoughts about them.
Want to take a tour of Jefferson Chalmers? You’ve got a few options in this historic neighborhood.
Jefferson Chalmers remains a place where neighborhood tourism is thriving. If you'd like to take a tour of the area, here are a few great options.
Amidst new development, what will it take to keep Jefferson Chalmers affordable?
We spoke with Josh Elling, executive director of Jefferson East, Inc., about what affordability truly means in Detroit, what it will look like in Jefferson Chalmers, and why there is lingering anxiety about development.
Jefferson Ave developments, housing stabilization highlighted in city’s plan for Jefferson Chalmers
On Feb. 16, residents met at the Salvation Army on Conner Street to hear the final recommendations from the city on what they envision for Jefferson Chalmers, and what it's going to take to get there.
The Audacity of Hope: How Hope Church in Jefferson Chalmers aims to right past wrongs
18 years ago, after preaches on racial reconciliation at their previous location were poorly received, Hope Community Church moved to Jefferson Chalmers. The consequences of that move imbues the church's philosophy to this day.
