After years in storage, a repaired and restored 1970s-era sculpture is reintroduced to Palmer Park
"This sculpture is a wonderful example of why people love this park," says People for Palmer Park President Stacy Varner.
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New pocket park planned in NW Goldberg neighborhood
“This project will transform an underutilized corner lot into a safe, beautiful green space, creating a neighborhood asset for all to enjoy,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Boggs School to build universally-accessible Boggs Park in Islandview neighborhood
“Our park’s 'Universal Design' recognizes the need for a broad range of options for community members of different ages, learning styles, and with variations in mobility,” says Boggs Park Co-Project Manager Shoshanna Utchenik. “At Boggs Park, ‘you can’t say you can’t play’.”
City seeks 9 stewards for Arts Alley initiative, offering $10K fellowships for community liaisons
Applications for the program, which will award nine $10,000 fellowships, are due by midnight on Friday, May 26.
Model D shines at SPJ Detroit awards, claims first in education reporting
Our talented team received first place in the digital category for education reporting for the powerful series Early Education Matters, and fourth place in Consumer/Watchdog/Investigative Reporting, Feature Reporting, and Social Media Strategy.
Food for thought: Mapping Detroit’s grocery stores
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of stores closed temporarily, a handful of restaurants became small grocers, and organizations distributed supplies via emergency food boxes. Now, despite many corner and convenience stores, most Detroiters get their groceries at one of 64 full-service spots.
Voices of Youth: Detroit teen dives into the history of hostile architecture
Hostile architecture doesn't just hurt those without a home. Detroit student Nyla Davison pens a short essay about the defensive design strategies used in her city, and what she wants for the future.
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Getting space savvy: How Marygrove is marketing itself as an event space
“We want to create smaller events to support the community,” says Nina Payne, who has stepped into event management at Marygrove. “We want to invite professional people […] and show them how amazing this historic building is.”
Voices of Youth: Teen captures how Cody Rogue space provides calm in a chaotic world
"The Cody Calm Center is important because when COVID-19 hit Michigan, everything got shut down and teens had no place to socialize with each other or just get away from stressors at home," says young photographer Tymara Ware. The youth chose the space for her focus in a Voices of Youth project.
PHOTOS: Southwest Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo parade celebrates the many faces that make up a community
Revelers of all ages at the annual parade in Southwest Detroit weren't deterred by a little rain this year. Photographer Rosa María Zamarrón was on hand to capture the bright moments.
New pocket park planned in NW Goldberg neighborhood
“This project will transform an underutilized corner lot into a safe, beautiful green space, creating a neighborhood asset for all to enjoy,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Boggs School to build universally-accessible Boggs Park in Islandview neighborhood
“Our park’s 'Universal Design' recognizes the need for a broad range of options for community members of different ages, learning styles, and with variations in mobility,” says Boggs Park Co-Project Manager Shoshanna Utchenik. “At Boggs Park, ‘you can’t say you can’t play’.”
City seeks 9 stewards for Arts Alley initiative, offering $10K fellowships for community liaisons
Applications for the program, which will award nine $10,000 fellowships, are due by midnight on Friday, May 26.
Model D shines at SPJ Detroit awards, claims first in education reporting
Our talented team received first place in the digital category for education reporting for the powerful series Early Education Matters, and fourth place in Consumer/Watchdog/Investigative Reporting, Feature Reporting, and Social Media Strategy.
Food for thought: Mapping Detroit’s grocery stores
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of stores closed temporarily, a handful of restaurants became small grocers, and organizations distributed supplies via emergency food boxes. Now, despite many corner and convenience stores, most Detroiters get their groceries at one of 64 full-service spots.
Voices of Youth: Detroit teen dives into the history of hostile architecture
Hostile architecture doesn't just hurt those without a home. Detroit student Nyla Davison pens a short essay about the defensive design strategies used in her city, and what she wants for the future.
Partner Partner Content Getting space savvy: How Marygrove is marketing itself as an event space
“We want to create smaller events to support the community,” says Nina Payne, who has stepped into event management at Marygrove. “We want to invite professional people […] and show them how amazing this historic building is.”
Voices of Youth: Teen captures how Cody Rogue space provides calm in a chaotic world
"The Cody Calm Center is important because when COVID-19 hit Michigan, everything got shut down and teens had no place to socialize with each other or just get away from stressors at home," says young photographer Tymara Ware. The youth chose the space for her focus in a Voices of Youth project.
PHOTOS: Southwest Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo parade celebrates the many faces that make up a community
Revelers of all ages at the annual parade in Southwest Detroit weren't deterred by a little rain this year. Photographer Rosa María Zamarrón was on hand to capture the bright moments.
