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.
University Commons - Palmer Park
Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan
Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island.
Hipster history: Unpacking the stories of metro Detroit’s legendary cultural scenes
In an effort to savor the stories of our rich cultural past, but also to better understand our area today, we dug into the history of the vibrant scenes in Paradise Valley, the Cass Corridor, Ann Arbor, and Palmer Park.
The 10 most interesting houses in Detroit
Detroit has its share of stunningly beautiful houses. It also has its share of interesting, unusual, and downright bizarre houses. We sent Anthony Lanzilote to photograph our 10 favorite.
NSO’s Handlebars for the Homeless takes riders on a guided tour of city, with emphasis on ’67
The 15-mile trek guides registered bicyclists through some of the city's more northern neighborhoods all the while raising funds for the 62-year-old non-profit organization.
Detroit Collaborative Design Center wins prestigious architecture award
The DCDC has been named the 2017 winner of the American Institute of Architects’ prestigious Whitney M. Young Jr. Award.
Institutions of higher education an essential part of Live6 growth
The University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College have been important neighborhood anchors since their foundings. And with increased attention to development in the neighborhoods outside of the city center, they'll be more important than ever.
Live6 Alliance and Model D host productive community conversation
Attendees included students, faculty and leadership from both the University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College, as well as residents and business owners who live and work in the communities along 6 Mile and Livernois Avenue.
The People’s Park: How grassroots organizers have reinvigorated Palmer Park
A real sense of energy and community has emerged at Palmer Park, thanks in large part to the nonprofit People for Palmer Park.
NSO bike tour to raise money, awareness in fight against homelessness
Neighborhood Service Organization is leading the bike ride, showing off the city while also informing participants on how the organization is working to end homelessness in Detroit.
