HISTORY LESSON: At Detroit’s first Thanksgiving, gratitude was about being alive
During the second half of the 19th century, Thanksgiving traditions in America varied from region to region. Michigan's observance began in 1834.
Detroit students bring food to seniors’ doorsteps
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.
Invest Detroit, ProsperUs help new businesses carry on Fashion Avenue’s legacy, small biz ecosystem of Livernois McNichols corridor
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.
City of Detroit opens Helen Moore community center, Ed Davis Park
An asphalt parking lot has been turned into a new park and a shut-down community center has gotten a complete renovation.
Holiday happenings: What’s up at Eastern Market and a rundown of DSO performances
An update on some things to do if you're looking for ways to get in the holiday spirit.
ICE and Detroit Teens: Fear, Community, and Uncertain Futures
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.
Initiatives seek to connect Detroit parks via trails and greenways
Multiple efforts across the Metro Detroit area are creating non-motorized paths connecting the region's many parks.
Transforming Detroit neighborhoods from within
From gun violence reduction to youth mentorship and block revitalization, Negus Vu’s work blends data-driven strategy with genuine care.
For Mary Sheffield, Detroit’s future begins with keeping families housed
Detroit’s City Council president has become the city's first woman mayor, with housing for single-mother-led households as a major part of her platform.
JPMorganChase surpasses $2 billion in Detroit investments and unveils new downtown office
JPMorganChase is relocating to a new, state-of-the-art office in the heart of downtown at Hudson’s Detroit, building on more than 90 years of doing business in Detroit.
