How a training program helps international students become integral to the U.S. economy 

Global Detroit helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.

Detroit author turns son’s reading challenges into hope for kids across Michigan

Leslie Vaughn’s 'Bus Stop Blues' gives struggling Detroit readers a story that reflects their challenges and offers a way forward.

Nazma Begum on a snowboarding trip.
How one camping trip changed a Hamtramck high schooler’s life

Immigrating from Bangladesh to Hamtramck, Nazma Begum had no friends, no English language skills, and no experience with outdoor activities. But all of that changed when she went on her first camping trip.

Who Really Owns Detroit’s Homes? New data to be featured in national Strong Towns workshop

Detroiters rehabbed 17,000 homes in 5 years. A new study on local and absentee ownership will be featured in an Oct. 2 Strong Towns virtual workshop.

OPINION: Here is one solution for the problem of social media and political violence

The intensity of America’s political culture that factored into the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has intensified the scrutiny of the role of social media.

Community mental health’s unsung heroes: Listening, walking alongside, and holding hope

Throughout Michigan, quiet heroes leave a profound imprint on those with mental illness.

Detroit vs. outstate: Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?

While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.

Bluewater Technologies pairs retro gaming and latest AV innovations for 2025 Tech Expo

Bluewater’s free 2025 Tech Expo at CCS in Detroit features AV innovation with exhibits, panels, and immersive experiences, Oct. 1–2.

Credit unions provide ownership and financial empowerment to members, communities they serve

With fair financing, non-predatory loans, and strong community ties, credit unions create empowerment and ownership for their members.

Rogério M. Pinto’s ‘Colorism’ brings live storytelling to The Wright, Sept. 19

Artists and educators share personal stories of skin tone, identity, and justice when “Colorism” comes to The Wright Museum.

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