Southwest Detroit

UIX: Andrea Scobie and Matrix Theatre Company

The company, on Bagley in the heart of Mexicantown, is a stage for both youth and adults in Detroit, offering innovative programs aimed at educating youth in the arts, building community and fostering social justice.

Urban Land Institute unveils recommendations to SDBA for 6.9-acre Vernor Square
Dine Drink Detroit celebrates Detroit’s culinary culture while benefiting the Riverfront
Station Walls, a new mural project from Grand River Creative Corridor founder, covers 2000-foot wall
‘Heavy Metal Boyfriend’ rocks local fashion scene
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Global Detroit: Let’s celebrate National Welcoming Week

U.S.-born residents join with immigrants and refugees in a spirit of unity across Michigan and the rest of the country for National Welcoming Week. Christine Sauvé of Welcoming Michigan teams up with Global Detroit for this report.

Youth Transit Alliance: Pilot program gets kids where they need to go

The lack of functional public transit in Detroit hits kids hard, especially when there is no bus to get them to and from youth programs. Nina Ignazak tells us about a new partnership, launched by the Skillman Foundation and the Detroit Bus Company, that is meeting this critical demand.

Belle Isle to 8 Mile: Our guide to Detroit pizza

The city's savory saucy pies come in all shapes and sizes, some made from recipes originating in Sicily others inspired by the cuisine of Bangladesh. There are some mighty crazy-tasty edible creations out there, say our authors, the fabulous Linn kids. 

Kitchen Connect will help launch new triple-bottom-line food start-ups

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