New cycling studio promoting body positivity opens at the Detroit City Fieldhouse
Rebel Cycle Studio, located on Detroit's near east side, bills itself as inclusive and aiming to "shatter perceptions of what healthy 'looks' like."
PlanetM launches new million dollar grant program for Michigan mobility startups
Mobility startups worldwide have even more incentive to test and deploy their technologies in Michigan with the announcement of a new grant program.
Live6 area offers wealth of activities for Detroit children
Baseball, martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and a renovated community center are just a few of the offerings when it comes to recreation and activity spaces for children in the Live6 area.
Fresh food is a luxury, but these Michigan programs are making it more accessible to all
Through mobile farm stands, education programs, and creating a "food sovereign city," organizations in communities across Michigan are helping to close the gap when it comes to what we eat.
How has Detroit remained the nation’s automobile hub? Technological integration
The greater Detroit area has been a hub for designing and building automobiles for decades, and the region is poised to continue to be an automotive hub into the future, even as the industry faces new challenges.
Q&A: Crimetown senior producer on why the podcast chose to cover Detroit for Season 2
We spoke with Crimetown senior producer Drew Nelles about the podcast, possible solutions to crime and corruption, and what he learned during his time in the city.
Why did you move to Detroit? Transplants fill us in
We interviewed seven people who moved to Detroit from out of state less than three years ago to find out why they moved and what they think of their new home.
Four Detroit entrepreneurs to be honored at TechTown’s annual fundraising event
The 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year is Nailah Ellis-Brown, founder of Ellis Island Tea. The maker of Jamaican hibiscus bottled tea, Ellis-Brown has grown her brand from its 2008 roots to now being sold in more than 1,500 stores nationwide.
“We can all be placemakers”: The programs training Detroiters in development
Multiple programs in Detroit operate under the philosophy that training minority developers will result in developments that more accurately represent the interests of the city's residents.
A place to be yourself: Why this Detroiter is building an ADA-compliant community treehouse
Tammy Black is working to build a 400-square-foot, ADA-compliant treehouse for occupational therapy, counseling, and education in her Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood.
