Shakespeare meets Techno at Campus Martius Park thanks to this Detroit nonprofit
Shakespeare in Detroit is in the midst of a six-night run at Campus Martius, presenting a very Detroit take on a Shakespeare classic.
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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.
Build Institute helps cultivate the flavor of Detroit’s food ecosystem
“Detroit is a very, very hard-working small business community,” says Build Institute’s Entrepreneur in Residence, Heather Levine. Having launched four successful food businesses, including Midtown’s Chartreuse, she would know. “I think it's also a very supportive small business community […] Everyone leans on each other.”
Voices of Youth: Teen poet shares powerful story of grief and guilt
Young poet Aliryca Howell believes that a person only improves in life if they decide to take true steps forward in their own progress. It's part of the inspiration behind her moving contribution to our Voices of Youth project.
Voices of Youth: Detroit teen tells grandparents’ story through moving poem
Detroit teen Jaimee Hickson chose to report on her grandparents' journey, through video and poetry, in our Voices of Youth project: "Knowing my grandparents' stories, and how they’ve maneuvered through life, while remaining so selfless to one’s around them has made this process very heartfelt to me."
Owl Prowls: Connecting Metro Detroiters with the incredible nighttime birdlife around them
On a recent field trip with the Detroit Audubon, bundled up in 30-degree darkness, reporter Sarah Williams discovered why birding novices are flocking to learn more about Michigan’s 11 owl species. See for yourself.
Mapping Detroit: How the city’s home improvement stores are ‘agents of knowledge’
With an average construction age of 70+ years, Detroit homes need a special kind of love. It's why the city's home improvement stores are often local, and connected to the residents they supply. Here's the story their geography tells.
Voices of Youth: Defining and refining our community
For the second cohort of Voices of Youth, we sat down with nearly a dozen Detroit teenagers who shared with us their thoughts on what community is and what (as "solutions-oriented journalists") they would like the world to understand about the city where they learn and love.
Book Tower nears spring opening after seven years and $300M of historic restoration work
“When we acquired Book Tower, Bedrock took on more than just a dilapidated building—we inherited an iconic property that held a century of Detroit’s history and elegance,” says Kofi Bonner, chief executive officer at Bedrock.
Partner Partner Content Helping entrepreneurs not just start, but grow: Q&A with Build Institute’s Regina Ann Campbell
"It’s really micro-entrepreneurs and communities that are driving Build’s growth," says CEO Regina Campbell. "They’re contacting us and telling us what they need, so we’re trying to meet them where they are..."
