Dabls African Bead Museum

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum looks to rebuild, expand

"By creating a viable museum space, we will be able to better serve our community and preserve our cultural heritage."

Singer Carmen Lundy is one of many featured performers at this year's Detroit Jazz Festival
Five must-watch acts at this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival
Akm Rahman, founder of Sylhet Farm, says “We want to continue growing crops that can’t be found anywhere else. We want to build hoop houses, green houses and distribute food to people who need it.”
How a former parking lot in Banglatown is now growing plants, produce — and community

“The whole neighborhood is full. People tell us they bought homes here just to be near the farm.”

Trumpter Anthony Stanco, an assistant music professor at Michigan State University, will present some tracks from his latest album at the Detroit Jazz Festival this year
Detroit has always been a hotbed of jazz artists. This year’s Jazz Festival moves them center stage

"The bandstand is a safe place to make mistakes. We're trying to master this music, but you can't really do that without making some mistakes."

Northern Lakes CMH's behavioral health homes serve residents of six Northern Michigan counties.
Behavioral Health Homes: A transformative approach in Michigan

Behavioral health homes provide holistic care that addresses both the physical and mental health needs of individuals, ensuring a coordinated and patient-centered approach. 

Immunizations have long spared Michiganders from disease and death

In March 2024, Michigan experienced its first confirmed case of measles since 2019, reporting five unrelated cases throughout the state as of April 10. These cases were only some of many throughout sixteen other states, leading public health officials across Michigan to quickly respond.

Hero Walk family team
Autism Hero Walk raises funds while raising awareness

Promoted as "Michigan's largest gathering of the autistic community — 6,000+ families and autistic persons coming together to celebrate everyday superheroes,” The Autism Hero Walk takes place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.

Teens with the BuildOn Program in Detroit pose during their summer campout at Scout Hollow Campground in Rouge Park, coordinated by Detroit Outdoors.
Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping

Detroit Outdoors is a collaborative network of institutions focused on expanding access to outdoor recreation. 

Jessica M. Ramirez
Detroiters Helping Each Other: ‘It’s just straight groundwork.’

Staying rooted in the community is vital for Jessica M. Ramirez, who runs an operation in Detroit’s Springwells neighborhood to connect people to items and resources they need that someone else has to give.

Weekend pedal: A Kalamazooan tours Detroit at the ‘speed of bike’

What better way to visit Detroit than by bike? Writer Mark Wedel, an avid cyclist, decided to test his pedal mettle in the Motor City. He discovered a bicyclist's urban nirvana.

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