Kristy Schena

Golf, robotics, dance and more: Kristy Schena offers fun programs for kids with special needs

Filling the gap in out-of-school programming, Kids On The Go offers year-round programming in sports, robotics, cooking and more for children with developmental challenges.

J Dilla
Legacies of J Dilla, DJ Screw brought to life in new Wayne State exhibition
Deborah Myles
More than seat fillers: seniors reentering the workplace add value, learn new skills

When reacclimating Detroit seniors to the workplace, everyone wins.

Pages in the Park: Metro-area libraries team up to bring reading outdoors

Following COVID-19, local libraries joined forces to bring reading to kids outdoors. The program was so popular it became its own summer series, featuring local parks.

Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state.
How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan’s communities

Yours, Mine and Ours — Public Health spoke with Lauren LaPine, Michigan Health and Hospital Association senior director of legislative and public policy about how various public health agencies and programs collaborate with hospitals across the state.  

Which savings strategy works for you?

Saving is not easy, especially when everyday products are at an all-time high given recent years' rising inflation and simply suggesting cutting back on small indulgences can be irritating.  

The Joe Louis Greenway's Warren Gateway.
These 10 Detroit nonprofits were selected for $2.6M in grants to support community-focused programs

"These organizations embody the very best of Detroit, each demonstrating a steadfast dedication to enhancing the lives of our residents,” says Donald Rencher, president and CEO of the Hudson-Webber Foundation.

Barkside is located at 7960 Kercheval Ave. in Detroit’s West Village.
Pints, chew toys, and more: Bar-meets-dog park celebrates grand opening in West Village

“As much as we are a dog park and bar, we like to think we’re so much more than that,” says Barkside co-founder Cody Williams. “It’s just a really fun casual environment, and it’s so easy for folks to meet and make friends.”

Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners.
Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Since 2017, the Campus for Creative Aging has been offering a variety of innovative opportunities for older adults in Berrien, Van Buren, and Cass counties – and helping younger residents understand and respect their older neighbors.

Charity
African World Festival returns to Hart Plaza for 41st year

Detroit’s own Charity will captivate audiences with her unique fusion of R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop, contributing to a diverse lineup of performances at Detroit's Hart Plaza. 

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