Beyond punitive justice: Repairing harm in Detroit
Locking up offenders doesn't repair the broken relationships underlying most crime. Metro Detroit Restorative Justice Network says we can do better – and create a safer community in the process.
Julie J. Riddle's Latest Articles
Deeply Rooted Gardens reduces barriers for farmers of color
Through classes, incubator kitchens and welcoming meals, nonprofit Deeply Rooted Gardens empowers farmers of color to reach their urban-farming potential.
Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown Howell
A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships.
Better fathers mean stronger communities
Stronger fathers mean stronger kids. The Children’s Center in Detroit has a dad-focused program that links fathers to the resources they need and gives them a place to connect, share concerns, and encourage each other to invest more deeply in their children’s lives.
More than seat fillers: seniors reentering the workplace add value, learn new skills
When reacclimating Detroit seniors to the workplace, everyone wins.
Water issues hinder neighborhood revitalization
Standing water on a four-block stretch of Stahelin Ave. in North Rosedale Park has stalled work to put new homes on vacant lots.
Senior home repairs build better health, strengthen community
In Cody Rouge, the whole neighborhood benefits from safer senior homes, many of which house several generations.
Sostenibilidad y equidad son los nuevos ingredientes del éxito de un restaurante
Cada vez más restaurantes de Michigan están poniendo en práctica la sostenibilidad centrándose en la equidad laboral, la reducción del desperdicio y el abastecimiento local. Pero este compromiso requiere tiempo, dinero y personas.
Sustainability, equity are new ingredients in a restaurant’s success
More Michigan restaurants are putting sustainability into practice with a focus on employment equity, reducing waste, and sourcing local. But this commitment takes time, money, and people ― and restaurant owners may find themselves in short supply of all three.
