The double bill features an all Black cast and several returning artists. Director Kaneza Schaal — winner of a 2025 Doris Duke Artist Award — returns to direct both operas.
Through Leadership development, Teen HYPE worked towards its vision of a just community where all of Detroit’s area youth are thriving.
During the second half of the 19th century, Thanksgiving traditions in America varied from region to region. Michigan's observance began in 1834.
Older people are especially vulnerable to food insecurity for a variety of reasons. Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance fights that with food boxes – and has assembled a multigenerational team to make the deliveries happen.
CDFIs like ProsperUs and Invest Detroit have a passionate commitment to uplifting neighborhoods in the city. Their latest investments have helped two new stores carry on the legacy of the Livernois McNichols corridor’s small business ecosystem.
An asphalt parking lot has been turned into a new park and a shut-down community center has gotten a complete renovation.
An update on some things to do if you're looking for ways to get in the holiday spirit.
During a series of conversations with Teen HYPE participants this summer, students — from Cass Tech and elsewhere — opened up about their fears surrounding ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Multiple efforts across the Metro Detroit area are creating non-motorized paths connecting the region's many parks.
From gun violence reduction to youth mentorship and block revitalization, Negus Vu’s work blends data-driven strategy with genuine care.
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