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Detroiters Stephen Merriweather (left) and Sharnita Johnson aim to build intergenerational wealth in their families and communities. Photo by Nick Hagen.
Announcing Model D and Metromode’s series ‘On the Ground in Detroit: Exploring Economic Equity’

This Model D and Metromode series aims to report on everyday Detroiters and their experiences as they live their lives and make choices about their neighborhoods, health, education, jobs, transportation, and other factors that relate to economic equity.

5 Detroit sites recognized for role in civil rights movement, added to National Register of Places

The sites are: Birwood Wall; New Bethel Baptist Church; Rosa L. and Raymond Parks Flat; Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church; and WGPR-TV Studio.

Dlectricity to return this fall to light up Cultural Center and Beacon Park

Inspired by international art and light festivals, the outdoor festival will serve as an opportunity to test digital and mobile strategies and showcase the Cultural Center's new Wi-Fi system.

Detroit Riverwalk voted tops in the nation, according to USA Today poll

In recent years, the riverfront has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the redevelopment of the former Globe Building for the Michigan DNR Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC), improvements to spaces like Milliken State Park, and the opening of Robert C. Valade Park. 

Arts & Scraps launches Community Store Scholarship Fund to aid local teachers, artists, nonprofits

The Detroit nonprofit has seen an increased need among teachers, artists, small business owners, and families looking for creative materials.

Model D and Issue Media Group welcome Detroit journalist Biba Adams as Editor at Large

Adams has written for a variety of local and national publications such as AllHipHop.com, Ebony, and The Grio, and will continue to uplift the stories of Detroiters in new role.

Local photographer Brian Day captures Detroit for Apple project

Detroit photographer Brian Day is among 30-plus Black photographers nationwide commissioned by Apple to capture and share their hometowns with the world through their unique lens, all shot on iPhone 12 Pro.  

5 Detroit women entrepreneurs among 10 finalists to vie for piece of $36,000 in virtual competition

Ten finalists from Southeast Michigan will make their pitch to a panel of business and community leaders in the Virtual WomanUp & Pitch Competition on Feb. 16.

Saucy Brew Works' Detroit location opens in March.
Saucy Brew Works to open brewery and coffeehouse in Brush Park

Beers, coffee, and brewpub shareable snacks coming to Bedrock's City Modern mixed-use development.

Applications now open for Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program

Grants — which can be used for payroll, rent or mortgage, utility expenses, and other business-related costs — of up to $20,000 may be awarded to eligible businesses that have been temporarily closed; eligible businesses that have been partially closed or are open and can demonstrate they’ve been affected by the pandemic can apply for up to $15,000.

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