The grant comes as part of the Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Alliance Impact Cities program. Detroit was one of ten cities selected as an Impact City.
United Children and Family Head Start recently celebrated the grand opening of its Regent Park center. It's the first Birth to 5 Head Start Center for the organization, which has six Head Start facilities and three child care partnerships in total.
Some Michigan early childhood centers teach children the value of fresh food through hands-on gardening. From hoophouse to garden bed, these centers are planting the seeds of healthy eating for kids and their families.
The number of mortgages secured is an important sign for the health of a city's housing market. In Detroit, that number has been steadily rising and reached 1,000 for the first time in many years.
Even as the city changes, some artists and preservationists are trying to ensure that Detroit's rich heritage of art, music, design, and culture is here to stay.
Mobility equity means equal access for everyone. Learn how mobility collectives and design schools are helping Detroit close the mobility gap.
Lawrence Technological University (LTU) is partnering with Detroit’s Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to launch what it's describing as the first ever for youth at faith-based organizations.
While there was so much content to choose from and so many insightful moments throughout, here are some of the most important takeaways from our four Equitable Development panels.
In Michigan, food hubs increase consumer access to fresh produce, and help farmers build a sustainable business model. While they all have similar goals, no two food hubs are alike. We found out why.
The documentary, which followed the mayoral candidates throughout their campaigns, is looking to raise $55,000 by Jan. 31.
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