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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Detroit.

PHOTOS: See inside Detroit’s new Wilson Park before it opens this weekend

We got an early tour of the new 22-acre Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, which will open to the public on Oct. 25.

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TéMaTé Institute’s convening celebrates African diasporic traditions through dance and storytelling

TéMaTé Institute’s 2025 convening, Ritual: Rhythms of Life and Legacy, celebrates movement, memory, and cultural connection in Detroit.

PHOTOS: BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival leaves its mark on Detroit

Photographer David Lewinski documents the color, culture, and community of BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival 2025.

Lynne and Johnnie Williams live in a once-abandoned Detroit home rehabbed by Detroit Community Pastoral Alliance.
Stabilizing Detroit’s neighborhoods, one house, one family at a time

For Detroiters who cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage, community development organizations use creative means to help individuals and families finance their first home.

Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan

The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.

Nazma Begum on a snowboarding trip.
How one camping trip changed a Hamtramck high schooler’s life

Immigrating from Bangladesh to Hamtramck, Nazma Begum had no friends, no English language skills, and no experience with outdoor activities. But all of that changed when she went on her first camping trip.

Who Really Owns Detroit’s Homes? New data to be featured in national Strong Towns workshop

Detroiters rehabbed 17,000 homes in 5 years. A new study on local and absentee ownership will be featured in an Oct. 2 Strong Towns virtual workshop.

Credit unions provide ownership and financial empowerment to members, communities they serve

With fair financing, non-predatory loans, and strong community ties, credit unions create empowerment and ownership for their members.

Senegalese immigrants find community of support in west Detroit

For immigrants from Senegal, Detroit's religious communities are a source of spiritual grounding and practical support. The westside of Detroit has become a destination that many Senegalese now call home.

Elevated Sillage brings Detroit-made fragrance experiences to corporate events

Detroit’s Elevated Sillage offers a mobile fragrance bar that turns corporate events into immersive, custom scent experiences.

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