New project aims to increase health literacy among Southeast Michigan’s older adults
A new project called "The Power of Understanding" uses proven health literacy tools to empower participants to become engaged as advocates for their own health.
Resilient Neighborhoods: East Side nonprofit seeks to highlight businesses hurt by streetscaping
Businesses along an East Side corridor have been hit hard by a streetscape project intended to help them over the long-term. Here's what a local nonprofit is doing to help.
Closing Michigan’s ‘adventure gap’: Floating classroom gets hundreds of students out on the water
“The reality is, for so many of our kids, there is this really negative image of Detroit and this place that they call home,” says teacher Monica DeGarmo. Canoemobile, and partner organizations, hosted an outdoor classroom for nearly 80 students this week, in a bid to change the narrative and better connect students with Michigan's nature scene.
Rooted in Community: Meet the local developers emphasizing residents, empowerment
Can developers serve communities in better ways? Can designs make sure residents don't get left out of the city's rapid growth? These Detroit-based developers think so. Here's what they are saying.
Bridging the digital divide: Solar-powered Wi-Fi stations in Islandview to receive key upgrades
“With this money, we can execute community projects that center on community needs and make visible efforts to reach toward one another to ensure no one in Islandview is left behind,” says Detroit Community Technology Project Communications and Culture Manager Leon Hister.
The Lab Drawer celebrates new brick-and-mortar location in Dexter-Linwood
“We would like to keep manufacturing in the city of Detroit to increase employment opportunities and build a more reputable future for those interested,” says The Lab Drawer co-owner Dr. Alecia Gabriel.
Partner Partner Content Taking control of your credit score, and why it matters
The spooky season shouldn't include being afraid of your credit score. Here's what matters, and what doesn't, when it comes to improving yours.
Kalamazoo symposium to address mental health disparities in Black community
Black Americans face many unique mental health challenges, including higher rates of emotional distress and lower access to behavioral health care.
New public art projects, streetscape improvements coming to east riverfront
"This important work will promote walkability, create a sense of place and establish wonderful amenities for residents, all Detroiters and visitors in the Rivertown neighborhood and the Detroit Riverwalk," says Jefferson East, Inc.’s CEO Josh Elling.
Chase Bank celebrates opening of virtual call center at Corktown branch
“JPMorgan Chase has played a major role in our city's comeback and has worked closely with Detroit at Work to make sure the Detroiters they are hiring are from ZIP codes we know to be among the most under-employed," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.
