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Reduce Food Waste in Detroit by Composting

More than 6000 pounds of food waste have been composted. Between the overwhelming response to the call for participants and the comments from participants and even passerby at the co-op, the project has demonstrated a distinct enthusiasm for composting among city residents.

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Detroit Warms Up in Time for Valentine’s Day Weekend: 10 Things to Do

Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a friends’ night out, or simply looking to experience something new, this Valentine’s Day weekend offers something for every mood.

Leading with Care; Model D’s Newest Managing Editor, Kyla L. Wright, on legacy, community, and stewarding Detroit’s stories forward

In a city where Black culture and innovation shape every layer of life, representation in media leadership is not only symbolic: it is essential. I am honored to steward this publication forward with that responsibility in mind.

Detroit CDFI Coalition celebrates impact, advocates for funds to further propel growth, prosperity in communities

Detroit CDFI Coalition members continue to collaborate together, and advocate collectively for consistent Michigan CDFI funding to further propel their impactful mission-driven work in communities.

Concerts for Caring: Musical series raises funds to help Detroit’s homeless

Around 8,500 Detroiters are going through a stage of homelessness each year. A concert series from the Detroit's Composer Laureate is offering help and hope.

Hemp 4 Humanity builds foundation for sustainable homes using all-natural, energy-efficient material

Cody Ley, a past CEDAM real estate development boot camp participant, is passionate about creating affordable, sustainable housing using hempcrete — a resilient, energy-efficient material. Through his nonprofit, Hemp 4 Humanity, he hopes to empower and connect communities to promote a circular economy.

Mapping Detroit: The story of Detroit’s growth and change

This classicc dot density map shows a significant portion of more recent construction efforts has been concentrated in areas that were previously less developed or had higher vacancy rates.

Detroit Capital Hub connects entrepreneurs, small businesses with Detroit CFDI lenders

A new private-partnership between the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and the City of Detroit — Detroit Capital Hub — serves as a matching program introducing small businesses to the lender best able to serve them. 

Detroit heard King’s dream first. These Black women are carrying it forward.

Alpha Kappa Alpha's Lambda Pi Omega chapter folds Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights history into a day of service that stretches far beyond the federal holiday.

In the news: Citizen meetings, auto show updates, grief for the deported and a poverty solutions department

News of Detroit from Bridge Detroit, Raw Detroit, El Central, and Michigan Chronicle

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