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CODE313 teaches computer coding skills to students ranging in agesĀ from 7 to 17 years old.

Detroit schools are making real gains in reading and math: 4 strategies that are working

The city’s schools are making progress faster than peer districts, but that progress could be fragile.

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From brunch to wellness, here are some ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Detroit

From brunch and dinner specials to wellness and healing-centered experiences, several Detroit businesses are offering plenty of ways to celebrate Mother's Day.

Detroit Housing for the Future Fund returns to drive affordable housing, stable neighborhoods

The second phase of the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund (DHFF) returns, offering communities across the city the opportunity for more affordable, stable neighborhoods.

The Tuba in the Laundry Room

In a southwest Detroit basement, a brass and wind band rooted in Mexican tradition has gathered to rehearse for more than 25 years.

Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lagsĀ behind

Cannabis is a Schedule I drug. According to this designation, it has ā€œa high potential for abuseā€...even though millions of Americans consume it every day.

Statewide effort tackles postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders

One of every five* new mothers experiences perinatal mood disorders, but only a small number receive the help they need. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association is working to change that.

Michigan Shines for Autism Gala raises funds, spreads the word, and promises a fun-filled evening
Mapping Detroit: Green Book Locations

Green Books mirrored the state of discrimination, racism, and African American rights in the nation each year. Detroit's listings started in 1938.

3+13 Ways to Celebrate 313 Day in Detroit

March 13th — known locally as 313 Day — is Detroit’s unofficial holiday celebrating the city’s area code, culture, and community pride.

Co-owners Drew and Erin Pineda, Jazmine Cooper and Jake Spease
Travel + Leisure Names Detroit, “Most Underrated City” in Midwest. Here are 5 Gems We Think Were Missed

Detroit’s renaissance is happening in every corner of the city, often in places that fly just a little under the radar. At Model D, we’ve had the chance to cover many of those emerging spaces, projects, and entrepreneurs shaping Detroit’s future. Here are five Detroit gems we think deserve a spot on any ā€œunderrated Detroitā€ list.

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