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Closing the voter engagement gap in Metro Detroit
Vulnerable groups vote and participate in politics less than their white, affluent counterparts. Here's what some organizations in Southeast Michigan are doing about it.
Join Model D and CitizenDetroit for a solutions-based listening session on civic engagement in 2020
In this solutions-based listening session, we'll learn about how several Metro Detroit organizations are working on solutions for improving access to democracy by encouraging and facilitating civic participation in underserved communities.
Crowdfunding campaign launched to save historic Negro League ballpark in Hamtramck
A group of community partners have launched a Patronicity crowdfunding campaign to restore Hamtramck Stadium and hope to raise $50,000 by April 2.
Want to take a tour of Jefferson Chalmers? You’ve got a few options in this historic neighborhood.
Jefferson Chalmers remains a place where neighborhood tourism is thriving. If you'd like to take a tour of the area, here are a few great options.
Text us your stories of life in Jefferson Chalmers
If you're a resident of Jefferson Chalmers, we're looking for your stories of life in the neighborhood.
Across Michigan, neighbors build nutrition literacy and food security
A battery of initiatives across Michigan are working to reverse food insecurity. We share stories of how neighbors in Grand Rapids, Detroit, and across the state are learning about the sustainable value of healthy, locally grown foods.
Med students learn empathy and skills in Detroit street care programs
Two med school programs are helping students see past stereotypes by treating the homeless. In the process, the students themselves are engaging in a form of back-to-basics medicine that puts patients first.
Planning Talks: New historian for the city on why we must preserve neighborhood buildings
Jacqueline Taylor is the lead historian and cultural landscape specialist for the city of Detroit. Her job is to find ways to preserve the city's cultural and built history, with a particular focus on the neighborhoods.
Why food policy councils are essential to driving change in Michigan communities
From establishing equitable policies to planning farmers market events, organizations like The Detroit Food Policy Council are an essential support system for the local food economy.
