Scavenger hunt to showcase new development and revisit old treasures
Detroit Synergy and Get in the Game are holding a scavenger hunt to inform Detroiters and suburbanites about good things in the city. The “Get in the Hunt … Rediscover […]
The world mourns in remembrance of Rosa Parks
In the halls of Congress, the churches of Montgomery, Ala., and living rooms and museums throughout Metro Detroit, people are saluting and remembering the late Rosa Parks.
Developers, nonprofits come together to revive East Side
Several organizations are working together to revitalize Detroit’s East Side and reduce social and physical contrasts across Alter.
New police district center opens in Southwest Detroit
The new Southwest Public Safety Center opened Oct. 28 in Southwest Detroit.
Tax incentives pushed to lure movie makers to Michigan
State lawmakers are hoping to bring Michigan to the silver screen by wooing Hollywood filmmakers with tax incentives.
Two Downtown and Mexicantown buildings to benefit from brownfield tax credits.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm says the rehabilitation of the Vinton Building downtown and the Lithuanian Hall in Southwest Detroit were sparked by state brownfield Single Business Tax Credits approved by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Southwest Detroit nonprofit seeks to revive West Vernor
Southwest Non Profit Housing Corp. is in the process of redeveloping properties at both ends of West Vernor Highway in hopes the business strip will thrive again.
Carhartt heiress may save jazz festival again
Gretchen Valade bailed out the festival last year. The Carhartt clothing heiress and owner of Mack Avenue Records has now pledged $10 million to create a nonprofit that will produce the Detroit International Jazz Festival.
Wayne State upgrades help revive Midtown
Detroit News columnist Daniel Howes talks with Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid about how the college is changing the face of the city.
