Resilient Neighborhoods: This East Side nonprofit has embraced an innovative heart health program
This Detroit nonprofit is the first group in the state to pilot a new heart health self-monitoring program.
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Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan
Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island.
SEMII works to protect, educate and empower Native American communities
"Everything we do is being done differently now and our staff are finding solutions," says Euphemia Franklin, executive director of South Eastern Michigan Indians, Inc. "We have to change and be like the water. If rocks are thrown into the water, it knows how to flow around them and keep moving. That's what we have to do as human beings and as human services."
What our journalists predict for Detroit stories in 2022
From a Motown comeback, to ethical tech entrepreneurs, to green infrastructure and climate resiliency — our journalists will be keeping their fingers on the pulse of Detroit in 2022. Here's what they'll be watching.
Michigan organizations help people living with autism reduce risks of COVID-19
COVID-19 has inflicted a disproportionate burden on many groups, but one of the least recognized is people living with autism spectrum disorder.
With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage
Michigan health care leaders are advocating for investments to support staffing needs in hospitals, nursing facilities, emergency medical services, and workforce training programs.
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Working towards a prosperous Detroit: Wayne State Office of Economic Development celebrates 10 years
Economic development is more critical than ever, as our communities work to recover from the devastating impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, including the loss of many small, local businesses. Leaders in the field point to past project successes to demonstrate impact in Detroit, and what role they might play post-COVID.
Michigan prepares for long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
The pandemic's mental health impacts are expected to remain for the long term – and many of Michigan’s communities, mental health professionals, and researchers are already preparing to address them.
Climate resilience hubs finding a foothold on Detroit’s East Side, helping residents face disasters
Ever heard of a climate resilience hub? After Michigan's flooding issues this year, hubs for community members to go for assistance, especially during a natural emergency, are growing in number and strength in Metro Detroit and the city itself. They're getting noticed. Reporter David Sands investigates what kind of impact they may have on our future, and who is making them happen.
Top Reads: 5 local authors opening our eyes this year
“Fight. Always, everywhere. For every inch of your living. Against anyone and anything that tries to make you less than. You will be afraid and hope will often leave you stranded at the station with no fare, but fight anyway. Your life — your living — depends on it,” says poet John Jeffire. Here are five Metro Detroit writers, including Jeffire, who are inspiring us right now.
Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan
Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island.
SEMII works to protect, educate and empower Native American communities
"Everything we do is being done differently now and our staff are finding solutions," says Euphemia Franklin, executive director of South Eastern Michigan Indians, Inc. "We have to change and be like the water. If rocks are thrown into the water, it knows how to flow around them and keep moving. That's what we have to do as human beings and as human services."
What our journalists predict for Detroit stories in 2022
From a Motown comeback, to ethical tech entrepreneurs, to green infrastructure and climate resiliency — our journalists will be keeping their fingers on the pulse of Detroit in 2022. Here's what they'll be watching.
Michigan organizations help people living with autism reduce risks of COVID-19
COVID-19 has inflicted a disproportionate burden on many groups, but one of the least recognized is people living with autism spectrum disorder.
With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage
Michigan health care leaders are advocating for investments to support staffing needs in hospitals, nursing facilities, emergency medical services, and workforce training programs.
Partner Partner Content Working towards a prosperous Detroit: Wayne State Office of Economic Development celebrates 10 years
Economic development is more critical than ever, as our communities work to recover from the devastating impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, including the loss of many small, local businesses. Leaders in the field point to past project successes to demonstrate impact in Detroit, and what role they might play post-COVID.
Michigan prepares for long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
The pandemic's mental health impacts are expected to remain for the long term – and many of Michigan’s communities, mental health professionals, and researchers are already preparing to address them.
Climate resilience hubs finding a foothold on Detroit’s East Side, helping residents face disasters
Ever heard of a climate resilience hub? After Michigan's flooding issues this year, hubs for community members to go for assistance, especially during a natural emergency, are growing in number and strength in Metro Detroit and the city itself. They're getting noticed. Reporter David Sands investigates what kind of impact they may have on our future, and who is making them happen.
Top Reads: 5 local authors opening our eyes this year
“Fight. Always, everywhere. For every inch of your living. Against anyone and anything that tries to make you less than. You will be afraid and hope will often leave you stranded at the station with no fare, but fight anyway. Your life — your living — depends on it,” says poet John Jeffire. Here are five Metro Detroit writers, including Jeffire, who are inspiring us right now.
