This North End studio complex is giving artists a home base — and neighbors a taste of the arts
A new North End art house wants to get local residents in touch with their artistic side.
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These North End shops are turning a John R block into a retail destination
On a strip of John R in Detroit's North End, mom-and-pop-style businesses are finding strength in numbers.
How KAN Books in the North End amplifies voices of local writers and media makers
KAN Books relocated to a renovated storefront on John R Street in the North End last year. The co-op bookstore hopes that its expanded space in a redeveloped building will allow it be of use to even more community members.
How three Michigan groups use food to connect to culture
From Detroit to Grand Rapids to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan organizations and activists are tapping into the value of community gardens, culturally relevant dishes, and local resources to build community.
What’s the value of Detroit’s cultural legacy? Artists and preservationists make the case
Even as the city changes, some artists and preservationists are trying to ensure that Detroit's rich heritage of art, music, design, and culture is here to stay.
These diverse Metro Detroit schools are also among the state’s best
We profiled some of the most diverse schools in Metro Detroit, both in terms of student demographics and educational offerings. Read about how they're working to bring the real world into the classrooms.
This southwest Detroit community organizer is fighting for the rights of her people
Samantha Magdaleno has been an activist for almost her entire life. Today she's a director at One Michigan, which provides resources to immigrant communities and supports those involved in deportation cases.
How a southwest Detroit construction company is building community by building for the future
AGI Construction, a southwest-Detroit based construction company, is working to build a resilient community through its development projects, engagement efforts, and future resource program.
Transportation design students from around the globe learn emerging mobility skills here in Detroit
To prepare for future mobility, Detroit design students learn about more than vehicles. They learn about people. No wonder students flock here from across the globe.
Bagley residents lead grassroots effort to build pocket park
Creating Space Detroit hopes to raise $8,440 through the crowdfunding campaign to get started on the process of installing playground equipment, bench seating, solar lighting, a pavilion or gazebo, and a Little Free Library.
