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Cornelius Fortune

Cornelius Fortune is metro-Detroit based freelance writer. Follow him on Twitter @Arlingtonscribe.

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David Alade, left, and Steven Harris, right, on the steps of a building newly purchased by Harris
A new beginning for the North End

The North End has seen terrible times, as residents and community members attest. But thanks to the efforts of developers, artists, and others with a vision, the narrative is shifting. 

The Slyde Team
Avenue of Fashion restaurant to bring new approach to an old favorite

The restaurant Slyde will upgrade a classic American dish, the slider, by locally sourcing almost all of its ingredients, and operating in an energy-efficient, community-driven development project on the Avenue of Fashion.

Kids participate in an 826Michigan leads a writing workshop at the Campbell Branch Library
How the Detroit Public Library is staying relevant to kids in the 21st century

From a teen hangout featuring a makerspace to creative writing workshops for pre-teens, the Detroit Public Library offers a variety of programs that are relevant to 21st century kids.

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