The Detroit-based Color of Autism Foundation seeks to end the stigma of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in communities of color by helping parents of children with ASD build skills to lessen their isolation.
In Detroit, neighbors and organizations are turning vacant lots, leftovers, and community fridges into lifelines in the fight against food insecurity.
Before Hard Knocks, there was Paper Lion — George Plimpton’s wild Lions experiment that made football a content machine.
Loretta Powell’s garden teaches kids that planting food and flowers also plants community, connection, and pride on Detroit’s east side.
The NVI turns resident voices into data-driven action, letting Detroiters steer investment in schools, parks, safety, and neighborhood priorities.
KaTrice Perry leads the nonprofit Bridging Communities. She is passionate about helping Southwest Detroit seniors find services, housing support and personal connections.
The city of Detroit recently opened a new recreation center, will open another soon, and is about to break ground on a third.
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan.
A new art installation at Lake St. Clair Metropark is designed not only to provide a fun photo opportunity for park visitors, but also to promote recycling and highlight the importance of lake sturgeon.
JPMorganChase is sharing tips to help Detroiters protect their money and avoid scams when paying for purchases from people they don’t know or trust.
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