A list of lists: The best, the unexpected, the hottest
’Tis the season for list-making. We sorted through some of the lists local publications and news outlets have created and came up with our list of lists.
Transition appointments by Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield are in the news
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield has named a number of key advisors and staffers. Read on to find out who has been named.
Detroit lights up for the holidays
Christmas lights show off the beauty of the city and are guaranteed to put any non-Grinch into the holiday spirit.
Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
HISTORY LESSON: Public financing for pro sports venues then and now
Detroit’s first step into public sports infrastructure construction came in 1960 with the opening of Cobo Arena, the stadium component of the larger riverfront redevelopment that led to the convention hall and Hart Plaza.
Gen Z is next up
Over the past two decades, Anthony Thompson has become one of Detroit’s best-known entertainment professionals. Now he's passing his knowledge of the business on to the next generation.
Organizations distributed $63 million for Detroit home repairs in 2024, new study says
Thirty community organizations distributed funds for home repairs across the city last year, helping Detroit homeowners maintain safe, healthy homes. Results of a new study will help organizations articulate their impact to funders, potentially leading to greater support for home repair programs.
In the news: Filmmakers wanted, bagels on the move, a challah bake, and a YouTuber’s visit
News for filmmakers from BridgeDetroit, for bagel lover from Axios, for holiday traditionalists from the Detroit Jewish News, and a YouTuber enjoys a festive downtown.
News in brief: Money for the arts, free ride milestone, sculptor needed
More than $11 million in multi-year general support will be awarded to local arts organizations to strengthen Southeast Michigan’s cultural landscape. And more news in brief.
