Greening of Detroit kicks off planting season on March 26
Over the last 20 years, the Greening of Detroit has planted 62,000 trees. This spring, the organization plans to add another 4,000, and needs 7,000 volunteers to make it happen. […]
Southwest Detroit
How we all benefit from film incentives: An industry insider weighs in
Former Model D managing photographer Dave Krieger has been busy working on one film set after the other the past few years. He makes an appeal to the governor and the state legislature to keep the cameras rolling.
Raising city kids: Model D Speaker Series in review
This month's event at the Boll Family YMCA downtown was a big hit. News editor Ashley Woods and intern Veronica Grandison were there to take it all in.
Steve Tobocman: Immigration is key to building a ‘Global Detroit’
Steve Tobocman, the former state rep. from Southwest Detroit, writes about a new 'Global Detroit' report, and how supporting immigrants can provide a powerful elixir for the region's economy.
Art of walking: Going the distance in Detroit’s inner space
Steve Panton, originally from Nottingham, England, lived in New Zealand before settling in Detroit in the 1990s. He runs the 2739 Edwin art space in his Hamtramck loft, where he exhibited a splendid show called Walking Distance in 2009.
