Barber David Freeman gives Andrew Burnett, Jr. a haircut at Transformations.

These North End shops are turning a John R block into a retail destination

On a strip of John R in Detroit's North End, mom-and-pop-style businesses are finding strength in numbers.

Lou Sobleskey.
Many Michigan caregivers need care themselves – but they aren’t getting it

The importance of a support network when caring for a loved one can't be understated. That's why a number of Michigan organizations are working to better understand what caregivers need and make it more accessible to them.

Tammy Black
VIDEO: Jefferson Chalmers stakeholders speak on history and revitalization

Residents and stakeholders of Jefferson Chalmers share insights on the past and future of their neighborhood.

The great transformation: From analog to digital, Detroit Regional Partnership leads new business

In the 130-plus year history of the automobile, the Detroit region has been a leader in the global industry. As the shift to electrification and autonomous control begins, Southeast Michigan is poised to keep and attract manufacturers and suppliers in this new era of transportation.

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Learn what placemaking projects could be coming to two Detroit neighborhoods

Crowdfunding campaigns are underway to bring new public spaces to two Detroit neighborhoods.

Student teams win big at Lear Innovation Challenge

Solutions for shared mobility challenges was the topic for the Lear Student Innovation Challenge, an annual team-based college pitch competition. Learn how mentorship, teamwork and real-world problem solving kept students and industry experts busy.

Quicken Loans provide volunteers to the monthly Salvation army gathering.
Why Jefferson Chalmers planners and nonprofits can’t stop thinking about seniors

Older adults have a growing presence in Jefferson Chalmers, and planners and service providers are taking their needs into consideration.

Jefferson Chalmers community empowerment event
Join us on April 19 for a Jefferson Chalmers storytelling event!

Join Model and the Manistique Community Treehouse Center for a two-day Jefferson Chalmers community empowerment event.

Macomb Community College is building talent for the mobility workforce with a variety of degrees and certificates.
Multi-skilled mobility technicians cultivated at community college

A good living, especially in the mobility sector, does not necessarily require a university degree. We dig in to how one community college prepares forward-thinking tech minds for a career in mobility.

Harriet McPhail recently relocated from her home of many years in Delray.
Detroit’s home swap program transformed these sisters’ lives

A grassroots coalition fought hard to set up a Detroit home swap program. Now it's having life-changing results.

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