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10 Things to Do in Detroit This Halloween

From family-friendly festivities and trick-or-treating to spooky experiences, live entertainment and late-night costume parties, there are plenty of ways to celebrate across the Motor City.

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MI First Credit Union new youth banking app helps establish healthy financial habits earlier

Michigan First Credit Union launched a free mobile banking app — Finley, for kids and teens to help develop healthy financial habits early.

Life Remodeled transforms vacant school into opportunity hub campus for East Detroit neighborhood

Life Remodeled has transformed a former vacant school building, with financing help from IFF, to its second opportunity hub. Anchor Detroit, a campus in East Detroit, provides residents with economic, educational, and environmental mobility opportunities.

CRA proposed rollbacks could mean roadblocks for community development

Recently proposed rollbacks to the CRA would weaken bank obligations to invest, lend, and provide services to low and moderate-income communities. These rollbacks would be roadblocks to positive, impactful community development.

Weather keeping you grounded this season? These 4 tips can help you plan a holiday “staycation” in Detroit

Make the most of the season with a Detroit holiday staycation. From cozy hotel stays to exploring local hidden gems, discover four ways to enjoy the holidays without the travel stress.

Minock Park Place provides new affordable senior housing for Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood’s older residents

In the heart of Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood, a 42-unit, mixed-use development has given senior citizens brand-new affordable housing. Minock Park Place was seven years in the making, and marks the first affordable senior housing community in the neighborhood, located at 19505 Grand River Ave. — a vital commercial and cultural artery.

Jeffrey Carter has struggled to find his own housing since being released on parole late last year after 39 and a half years in prison. He is currently living in transitional housing in Detroit, pictured here.
Returning citizens face extra hurdles in Detroit’s already challenging housing market

Formerly incarcerated people face numerous challenges in finding housing, often leading them to become homeless or recidivate.

CDFIs investments in childcare allows daycares like Detroit’s Lil Love Bugs to further invest in children’s futures

Childcare is not a family issue, but a workforce issue. Members of the MI CDFI Coalition showcase how investing in quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education positively impacts the entire community.

Don’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation

Planning a summer getaway? Before you book, learn how to spot common travel scams and protect your money so your vacation stays stress-free.

Juneteenth: Freedom’s promise is still denied to thousands of blacks unable to make bail

Just as with so many other criminal justice policies, pretrial detention disproportionately affects African-American men and women, destabilizing black families in the process.

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