Detroit’s foreclosure crisis: Is the worst finally over?
A string of positive news and data suggests that the worst is over in Detroit's long and painful foreclosure crisis.
Detroit bike share service MoGo expands into Oakland County, partners with DDOT
Thanks to a $495,380 Transportation Alternatives Program grant, MoGo will be adding nearly 30 stations and 150 bicycles in Detroit and the five Oakland County communities.
For Detroit’s newest department, building a sustainable city involves much more than electric cars
The Office of Sustainability, which was founded over a year ago, is currently creating a sustainability plan to inform the city's future work. And it's much more concerned with addressing Detroiters' needs than solar panels.
How community health workers bridge the gap between at-risk communities and healthcare providers
Distrust, misunderstanding, and disconnection often exist between at-risk communities and the healthcare system. Community health workers use deep knowledge of their communities to mitigate those issues.
This Banglatown puppeteer tells local stories using international traditions
Since 2012, Carrie Morris has brought her passion for theatre and puppetry to the Detroit/Hamtramck neighborhood utilizing a house as a venue, studio, park, and community space.
Detroit veterans find next “mission” in entrepreneurship
Many veterans re-assimilating to mainstream society have turned to entrepreneurship. And they're connecting with each other through programs like Veterans in Residence, a WeWork business incubator that supports veteran-led initiatives.
Voices of Cody Rouge: The residents of Warrendale take pride in diversity
The neighborhood, which borders Dearborn and is part of the larger Cody Rouge community, is one of the most diverse in the city. And that's long been one of its strengths.
This first generation Mexican-American is growing a taco truck empire in southwest Detroit
Starting with a single taco truck owned by her father, Nancy Lopez has parlayed that into three more trucks, an outdoor patio, and a Mexican burger concept. And she's done it with twists on classic recipes.
Voices of Cody Rouge: Fostering the youth leaders of tomorrow, today
Cody Rouge has been especially good at developing and retaining youth talent. How? By offering youth ample opportunities to reclaim their agency.
IMG seeks storytellers with a passion for Michigan
Have a passion for storytelling and Michigan? Let's talk!
