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Feature Story Kuzzo's Chicken and Waffles

Closing of city's last Big Boy demonstrates why Detroit needs more family restaurants

Dennis ArchambaultMonday, August 7, 2017
Feature Story Monique Tate, digital steward trainer with the Equitable Internet Initiative

How a surprising partnership will result in internet for Detroiters lacking access

Aaron MondryMonday, July 31, 2017
Feature Story Kenyetta Campbell outside of the Cody Rouge Action Alliance's office space in Don Bosco Hall

A bottom-up approach: Cody Rouge residents develop big plans for their neighborhood

David SandsSunday, July 23, 2017
Feature Story Children and providers at Grand Rapids's newest learning laboratory

These 3 new Michigan childcare centers offer the most advanced facilities for children — and adults

Claire CharltonFriday, July 14, 2017
Feature Story Feodies Shipp III at U of M Detroit Center

Do Ann Arbor and Detroit need stronger ties?

Patrick DunnThursday, July 6, 2017
Feature Story Olivia Henry, youth programs coordinator for Detroit Food Policy Council

Olivia Henry, under-30 leader at the Detroit Food Policy Council, just wants to help people

MJ GalbraithMonday, June 19, 2017
Buzz Chase Cantrell, director of Building Community Value

A new program teaches Detroiters how to invest in property to profit from city's real estate boom

Monday, June 19, 2017
Source: City Lab
Feature Story Ezekiel Harris

Video: Ezekiel Harris, young nonprofit exec, tells the story of The Commons development

The Community Development Advocates of DetroitMonday, June 12, 2017
Development News Houses in Cody Rouge

Cody Rouge youth build bus stops, residents help develop comprehensive community plan

MJ GalbraithTuesday, May 23, 2017
Feature Story Toddlers at Erie Neighborhood House

What Michigan can learn from Chicago about growing early childhood education

Claire CharltonMonday, May 8, 2017
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