New bars are popping up in Detroit at lightning speed. But several of Detroit's oldest neighborhood hangouts, and some newer spots seeking to emulate that vibe, are still holding steady.
In Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, food hubs are getting locally-grown foods into the cafeterias and onto the trays of Bronson Hospital. At the same time, they’re supporting local farming economies and healthy communities.
One of the three career technical education centers in the Detroit Public School district, Golightly offers six career pathways through one-year training programs to students from surrounding home schools.
The New Economy Initiative, in partnership with Model D, is excited to announce the Startup Story Night 2019: "Don't Call It a Comeback" event. And we're looking for great story submissions.
The Microsoft Professional Program curriculum includes materials on cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, AI engineering and more. WSU is one of only a handful of universities across the country piloting this initiative.
While there's been no shortage of beautiful murals painted downtown or in Eastern Market, we wanted to asked Viranel Clerard, who's catalogued over 1,000 Detroit murals, about those that are in less visible locations.
Final recommendations for the Jefferson Chalmers Neighborhood Framework Plan will be released later this month. To learn more about planning process, we spoke with Allen Penniman, urban planner with the city of Detroit.
From Detroit to Grand Rapids to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan organizations and activists are tapping into the value of community gardens, culturally relevant dishes, and local resources to build community.
Social isolation and loneliness can have serious negative impacts on older adults' health, but efforts around the state are working to connect seniors to their communities and the resources available to them.
To make way for an I-94 expansion while also save the building, MDOT purchased the United Sound Systems Recording Studios and plans to relocate it to the adjacent parking lot.
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