News roundup: What Detroiters need to know about coronavirus
Coronavirus has been confirmed in Detroit. What's closed, how is the city responding, and other things to know now.
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Back in business: Kuzzo’s reopening on Livernois
The What Up Doe, shrimp and grits, and other soul food favorites are back after a seven-month hiatus.
Marygrove Conservancy taps Racheal Allen, Tom Lewand for leadership roles
Allen is charged with directing day-to-day operations and financial management of the 53-acre campus, which is home to six buildings, while overseeing partnership strategies and community engagement. Lewand will oversee fundraising, donor relations, and the creation of a long-term real estate plan for the campus.
Fahrenheit 313 sneaker exchange opening brick and mortar on the Avenue of Fashion
This Friday, March 13, Frederick Paul II will open the doors to the brick and mortar of his sneaker exchange, now rebranded as Fahrenheit 313, on the Avenue of Fashion. Aside from sweet sneakers, he also aims to give back to his hometown.
Challenge Detroit accepting applications for next cohort of fellows
To help attract and keep college-educated young professionals in the city, Challenge Detroit launched in 2012, when the city was facing steep population losses and looming bankruptcy. On average, 84% of fellows stay in Detroit after their fellowship year.
Social Tykes to offer coworking and childcare in Corktown
Detroit is home to several coworking spaces but Raven Fisher didn't see a space that served her — a working mom of two who needed a place to get some work done while watching her kids play. That's when she decided to make her own space with Social Tykes.
The Congregation opens Thursday in Boston Edison and Atkinson neighborhoods
By day, The Congregation will be a café offering coffee and pastries and by night there will be small, shareable snacks like cheese and meat boards and cocktails. No matter what time of day it is, the idea is to provide a gathering space for neighbors.
Wanted: Photographer to capture stories for Detroit art park
How do you get neighbors to engage if they don't see themselves in spaces? Through storytelling and photography initiative, community development corporation NW Goldberg Cares aims to capture neighbors' stories to feature in art park.
Auntie Na’s Village crowdfunding to build community kitchen, nutrition center
Started on the west side of Detroit by Sonia Brown, Auntie Na's Village aims to build a Nutrition House to combat food deserts in the city and provide a holistic approach to community health.
North End Christian Community Development Corporation announces $500,000 capital campaign
Oakland Avenue Urban Farm has been working to revitalize the once-thriving commercial district along Oakland Avenue.
