New bus pass system looks to simplify riding in metro Detroit
Changes to the system include no transfer fees between SMART and DDOT busses, easy to use passes, and integration of mobile devices.
Community space for empowering local Bengali women launches crowdfunding campaign
Women of Banglatown is a free community space that offers art and wellness programming, assistance for immigrants, and a place for conversation.
On solid footing, Belle Isle Aquarium plans expansion
According to the Detroit News, all but a handful of tanks will be open by the end of the year, with other improvements on the way.
Gaming for good: This Detroiter’s board game business hopes to bring jobs and education to the city
Lee Gaddis was just trying to develop a tool to make board gaming easier. But the TableTopper, a modular gaming table, has become much bigger and more significant than he anticipated.
How metro Detroit communities are slimming down with road diets
Road diet have become a popular way for city planners to calm traffic and add non-motorized transit options in metro Detroit. But are they just fad diets? Or do they actually carry benefits for commuters and communities?
A family affair: Danto Furniture continues family business tradition into fourth generation
For the first entry in a series on family-run businesses, we spoke with Ashley Danto Silverman, the fourth generation in her family to work at Danto Furniture, a 78-year-old business started by Danto Silverman's great-grandfather.
Voices of Cody Rouge: How a small developer is working to stabilize housing with Quicken Loans
Dina Harris estimates that she's helped more than 3,000 families achieve homeownership in Michigan. Because of this experience, she was asked to be a part of a home renovation program in Cody Rouge funded by Quicken Loans.
An inside look at the transformation of the Detroit riverfront
In the past decade, so much has changed along the riverfront. But even more has been announced for the future. MJ Galbraith spoke with planners and developers to present a full picture of all the developments taking place.
New U-M study highlights the negative impacts of water insecurity on metro Detroit
How much does not being able to afford water affect one's well being? A new study from the University of Michigan sought to answer this question for residents of metro Detroit.
One million Michiganders have little or no dental care access. Here’s how we can change that.
A variety of organizations across the state are working to connect people to oral care they otherwise might never get, and they're innovating to continue improving oral health access in the future.
