Flight simulator at Davis Aerospace Technical High School

Golightly in Jefferson Chalmers innovates with career-focused education

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.

Submit your story of business success for Startup Story Night 2019

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.

Students hang out at Wayne State's Student Center
Microsoft to provide Wayne State University with tech jobs training curriculum

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.

Jonny Alexander mural
You have to visit these 10 under-the-radar Detroit murals

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. 

Residential street in Jefferson Chalmers
Q&A: How the city is incorporating resident voice into its Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood plan

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.

Eleanor Moreno (on right) cooks with her mother, Maria Moreno-Reyes, and niece, Iliana Basulto.
How three Michigan groups use food to connect to culture

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.

Dawn Powell, director of the Sanford Activity and Dining Center in Midland.
These initiatives are improving Michigan seniors’ health by making sure they’re not alone

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.

United Sound Systems
Detroit’s oldest recording studio spared from demolition by MDOT

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. 

A cyclist on the Dequindre Cut
Plans for Joe Louis Greenway to be presented on Jan. 19; construction to begin in 2020

The city of Detroit will host two community meetings on Jan. 19 to gather input from residents. Attendees will also get to hear presentations from the two finalist consulting groups.

Michigan’s pantries and small farms sow seeds of health equity

Michigan food access organizations are rethinking the standard charitable model of the food pantry, and working to create access to healthier foods.

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