Little Detroit Community Garden gives kids a lesson in growing and giving back
Loretta Powell’s garden teaches kids that planting food and flowers also plants community, connection, and pride on Detroit’s east side.
NVI: Powerful tool for community-driven change
The NVI turns resident voices into data-driven action, letting Detroiters steer investment in schools, parks, safety, and neighborhood priorities.
Community development leader with passion for helping seniors finds footing, support in Detroit
KaTrice Perry leads the nonprofit Bridging Communities. She is passionate about helping Southwest Detroit seniors find services, housing support and personal connections.
Detroit set to open 3 new rec centers, thanks to “unprecedented” funding influx
The city of Detroit recently opened a new recreation center, will open another soon, and is about to break ground on a third.
How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan.
Detroit artist creates new art installation for St. Clair Metropark, highlighting lake sturgeon and recycling
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.
Partner Partner Content How to pay when buying from someone you don’t know: Keep these tips in mind to help avoid scams
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.
Global Detroit helps founders succeed from the rural reaches of the U. P. to the farms feeding those in the city
The Global Entrepreneur in Residence Impact Report shows 174 jobs created from the program, and $28.1 million in venture capital has been raised. Moving forward, officials want to see the progress increase and the universities take on a bigger role in propelling that.
Global Detroit program helps immigrant entrepreneurs grow Michigan’s tech economy
Global Detroit’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence program helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.
Mapping Detroit: Analyzing Detroit’s voting geography
As the map shows, the geography of voting in Detroit is far from being cleared up. The lines represent how far flung some Detroiters are from their polling place, in some cases more than 3 miles away.
