Arts from Scraps
At Arts & Scraps on the East Side, 28 tons of unwanted bits of foam, string, paper and other industrial leftovers become part of the cultural and community fabric.
East Side
Trains to Planes Without Automobiles
Mass transit that brings Detroiters and Ann Arborites together would be wonderful, but maybe even more significant would be a rail link between the two that stops at the airport.
Getting Attached to Strings
For 10 years, the Detroit-based Sphinx organization has helped nurture young minority musicians' love of classical music, while showcasing their skills.
DMCVB’s D-Rod will showcase Detroit as tourist destination
DMCVB has tapped Holly-based Detroit Muscle to build a custom hot rod, the D-Rod, to showcase Detroit's appeal as the Motor City and as a travel and leisure destination.
Eastside strip mall owners work to attract family-style restaurant
The Petzold family, owners of the Belmont Shopping Center at Eight Mile and Dequindre, are working to attract a family-style restaurant to their plaza. Recent efforts to improve the plaza have resulted in an increase in business as well as tenant stability.
Salvation Army receives $50M to go towards East Side community center
The Salvation Army has received a $50 million grant from the Kroc Foundation towards the construction of a $98 million community center near Chandler Park.
United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area problems
United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO Michael Brennan discusses the agency's survey process that has led them to begin working on solving the region's major problems in three key areas: educational preparedness, economic stability and basic needs. He urges the region to work together in a collaborative manner to acieve success.
Windsor, Detroit leaders need to work together on economic issues
Columnist Jeff Sanford looks at Windsor's connectivity to the Detroit economy, which isn't always a good thing. But he sees bright spots, including the relationship between the mayors of Detroit and Windsor.
