How art advocate Ny’Ree Hardyway is building a culture that values artists and their work
Detroit art advocate Ny’Ree Hardyway uplifts local artists through her book, 'The Art Advocate,' and a mission to make art more valued and visible.
Leslie Cieplechowicz is a photographer, author, and writer who developed her crafts by working the streets of Detroit as a paramedic and shooting and documenting old, historical buildings she found on her runs. Her newest book, Detroit Revealed: Another Look at the Motor City, features obscure and amazing hidden gems of the city, which is sometimes portrayed as unapproachable. Her other recent book, Michigan Revealed: Exploring the Mitten’s Thumb, is a photographic journey featuring colorful historic sites in the thumb region the reader can explore themselves. Visit Me is her photographic children's book.
Leslie's Latest Articles
Michigan women in real estate: What to expect in 2025
Housing prices in Michigan are expected to increase by 3 to 5% this year. Want to know more? Talk to the women in the industry.
Go behind the scenes of a made-in-Detroit flick — and see how DIY creatives are beating the odds
In spite of a lack of infrastructure, independent films and television continued to churn out -- and at a much faster clip in recent years.
New website shows off Michigan’s B&Bs to promote industry comeback
Bed and Breakfast lodgings are an important part of Michigan’s economy, with 130 locations bringing in $70.3 million annually. The Michigan Bed & Breakfast Association is highlighting members with a new website.
For first time, neurodivergent artists get spotlight during Detroit Month of Design
All together, the festival has slated more than 20 performances and hours of entertainment, "all devised by the wondrous minds of these autistic creators."
Project Connect brings together Sanilac County residents and resources
Taking place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26 at the Sandusky Fairgrounds, Project Connect will share resources, services, food, health care access, and more with county residents in need.
Notable artists in Metro Detroit you should know about
From performance to pixels, we caught up with four artists you should have on your radar. Just remember, you saw them here first.
Community health needs assessments drive priorities for local health departments and hospitals
To better serve their communities, many health departments and hospitals undertake community health needs assessments (CHNA) by surveying the people they serve.
Agritourism: How small farms in metro Detroit are finding solutions
“I don’t believe that we would still be farming without diversifying,” says Dory Hill, co-owner of Crooked Creek Farm Dairy in Romeo. Agritourism income in Michigan jumped from $USD 20 million in 2017 to $56 million in 2022 as small farms are finding new ways to survive.
