How these two Detroit physicians are saving the bedtime story

Dennis and Archer, both Black doctors and authors in their own right, have used the trajectories of their careers to serve as representation for the generations coming after them.

116 portraits will transform vacant Corktown building into year-round cancer tribute

The concept grew out of Detroit Month of Design collaborations, when organizers began exploring how creative placemaking could address real community experience, as cancer is something nearly every family can relate to.

Michigan Shines for Autism Gala raises funds, spreads the word, and promises a fun-filled evening
100,000th Coat Delivered: Empowerment Plan Celebrates Major Milestone in Detroit

Coat number 100,000 made its journey across Detroit this morning: departing from The Empowerment Plan’s east side headquarters to COTS Peggy’s Place.

Mapping Detroit: Green Book Locations

Green Books mirrored the state of discrimination, racism, and African American rights in the nation each year. Detroit's listings started in 1938.

How Detroit’s New Chase Community Manager Can Help Empower Your Financial Journey

Anthony Miller joins Gail Taylor and Annette Washington as Detroit’s newest Chase Community Manager. This dynamic trio— part of a national network of Community Managers in all lower 48 states—helps to build stronger financial futures in Detroit.

3+13 Ways to Celebrate 313 Day in Detroit

March 13th — known locally as 313 Day — is Detroit’s unofficial holiday celebrating the city’s area code, culture, and community pride.

A River Rouge student browses the fiction section at Pages Bookshop
This March, Mayor Mary Sheffield Challenges Detroiters to Read in Recognition of Reading Month

For Detroiters looking for inspiration, the city itself has long been the setting and subject of countless books.

When everyone is welcome: How Michigan’s CCBHCs are changing care

CCBHCs have been improving access to quality mental health care for Michigan residents since 2021.

A vision for mushrooms as part of Detroiters’ everyday wellness routine

A Detroit mushroom farm and cafe owner bet on his city, and the response is sprouting business growth and expansion.

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