Spirit of Detroit
Using 16th century design as a model, Detroit's Historic Trinity is one of the city's most beautiful churches. Its pastor, the Rev. Dr. David Everhard, says a healthy congregation is good spiritual medicine for downtown.
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Woman, Inspired
For 40 years, Harriet Saperstein has been a living, breathing model of community involvement. In March, Saperstein retired as president of HP Devco, the economic development organization that is helping Highland Park turn itself around. Maureen McDonald profiles the woman who never gave up.
Car Passions in Print
Everything you always wanted to know about the automobile but were afraid to ask can be found at an exquisitely-restored downtown branch of the Detroit Public Library.
Getting Attached to Strings
For 10 years, the Detroit-based Sphinx organization has helped nurture young minority musicians' love of classical music, while showcasing their skills.
Visit with a Giant
For the first time in 17 years, the Palmer Woods home tour will feature one of Detroit's biggest residences — a home that's housed both religious dignitaries and former Piston John Salley.
Community Builders
For decades, these Detroiters have dug in their heels to perform unpaid, seldom-acknowledged tasks. And they say there's no better way to experience the city and build community.
Driving Detroit’s Image
The renewed energy downtown isn’t lost on many of the 6,800 journalists who file in each year for the auto extravaganza that is the North American International Auto Show.
Midtown Magic
When Detroit's museum district throws its annual party, many folks come back to the city for an overdue visit. Noel Night is a chance for those who haven't experienced the city's cultural treasures lately, or who haven't seen the renewal going on in Midtown, to rediscover some Motown magic.
Canopies Down, Hope Up In New Center
Big changes are on the horizon in Detroit’s New Center area. The canopy removal was only the first stage of $4 million public and private improvement project for the area. The Woodward Gateway Project promises historic street lamps, new sidewalks with clay brick accents, trees surrounded by cast-iron grates, bike racks, benches and trash receptacles.
