Outdoor roller skating rink, basketball courts, and more coming to downtown Detroit
“Rollout Detroit will change what it means to roller skate in the City of Detroit,” says Kyle Black, RollerCade’s third-generation owner.
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Partner Partner Content Milwaukee Junction’s economic development could provide template for Southwest Detroit and beyond
A Detroit non-profit’s Milwaukee Junction economic development plan could provide a blueprint for other areas, such as Southwest Detroit, to boost equitable development and include community voices.
Detroit food justice advocate works to deliver healthy, equitable produce during COVID-19
As a college student, Deeply Rooted Produce founder Dazmonique Carr experienced food insecurity. Now her company is working to create more equitable access to affordable, high-quality produce for Detroiters at every income level.
New food and coffee projects to boost Detroit’s North End rebound after COVID-19
Developer Steven Harris is partnering with some of Detroit's most popular chefs and baristas in a new North End project, the revitalization of a complex on John R Street. The space will include art installations, community spaces, and initiatives from chef Max Hardy (from Detroit Shipping Co.'s Coop) and barista Emily Steffens (owner of The Gathering Coffee Co.).
Non-profit helping to build resilience in Detroit’s small businesses
Business manager Les Lance says he feels like his company has taken the hardest hit they've faced yet: “And we did it standing up.” It's this kind of resilience that LISC Detroit is fostering with loans for Detroit's small businesses.
Family-owned bookstore helps Detroit’s religious community turn the page on COVID-19
Family-owned Baker's Bible and Bookstore has seen its share of ups and downs over the quarter-century it’s been in business. In the wake of COVID-19, the independent religious bookstore continues its mission of being 'a light in the community'.
Detroit entrepreneur proving people wrong with sneaker success story
When Jason Johnson started his Midtown business, he had no idea the sneaker industry was about to take off. Now the owner of Detroit's iconic Bob’s Classic Kicks store is surviving COVID-19 challenges with a bit of help from his community.
Detroit barber business weathers COVID-19 with community approach
By the time he reached high school, Dante Williams and his brother were cutting hair for about 120 clients a week — from neighbors to classmates to teachers — paying $5 a cut. Now the Detroit entrepreneur owns Cutz Lounge, and shares how he is making it through the current COVID-19 crisis.
Detroit coworking child care space leverages funds to support parents through COVID-19
Krista McClure has been bringing metro Detroit parents together since 2017 in her family-friendly, coworking space on West McNichols Road. Now, the owner of Detroit Parent Collective sees a chance to grow, and to double down on the inclusivity she set out to achieve.
24 hours in Detroit with chef Ederique Goudia
An expert in food, music, and culture with more than 20 years of restaurant industry experience, Goudia highlights her favorite local spots on the east side. Here’s how Goudia would spend a perfect day in the city she now calls home.
