Southwest Detroit

Attendees of a community meeting at the Delray Rec Center on air quality assessment - Jan. 25, 2018

How residents of southwest Detroit fought for, and won, a historic community benefits package

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to be an enormous economic boon to Southeast Michigan, but many in southwest Detroit wonder if they'll have access to those benefits. Thanks to a historic deal, they will.

Roger Margerum House
The 10 most interesting houses in Detroit

Detroit has its share of stunningly beautiful houses. It also has its share of interesting, unusual, and downright bizarre houses. We sent Anthony Lanzilote to photograph our 10 favorite. 

A member of Stitching Up Detroit inks a shirt at the screen printing facility at Grace in Action
Churches as business incubators? In some Detroit neighborhoods, absolutely

Typically thought of as inhabiting only the spiritual realm or providing support for the indigent, Detroit churches are branching out to be more than that for their neighborhoods—as business incubators and job skill trainers.

Michigan Avenue bustling during Detroit Open Streets
For second year, Open Streets to make parts of Michigan Ave and Vernor Hwy pedestrian-only

The free event will take place on Sunday, October 1, from noon to 5 p.m.

Monique Tate, digital steward trainer with the Equitable Internet Initiative
How a surprising partnership will result in internet for Detroiters lacking access

Called the Equitable Internet Initiative, the project will provide internet to 150 Detroit households and was made possible by a partnership of organizations with different strengths and missions, coming together for a common cause. 

Lisa Lipscomb-Jones at Neinas Dual Language Academy
How good teachers are making a difference in Metro Detroit’s multiethnic classrooms

American students are more racially and ethnically diverse than ever before. Thats why teachers in multiethnic communities are responding by developing more inclusive curriculums.

Colleen Cartwright facilitates a workshop a the Matrix School of Theatre
Michigan Nightlight Voices: Inclusive inquiry through drama

In her role as the director of education at Matrix Theatre Company, Colleen Cartwright has seen numerous students of all ages go through the life-changing experience of creating a collaborative play in a safe space. 

Exterior of Freedom House
One of a kind house for asylum seekers in Detroit faces uncertain future

Freedom House, a singular organization that offers comprehensive care to asylum seekers, has some difficult decisions to make in the coming months caused by successive pieces of devastating news.

Michigan Avenue bustling during Detroit Open Streets
Guest column: Open Streets Detroit proved the value of pedestrian zones

Open Streets Detroit closed 3.7 miles of road to vehicular traffic and opened it to people. Jessica Meyer recaps what took place during those two exciting days. 

Skulls made for Dia de los Muertos
Living Arts commemorates Mexican tradition with month-long series of events

?Living Arts, an organization that supports youth arts programming and does a lot of work with Southwest Detroit's Mexican-American community, will be holding an event on October 29 to honor the Dia de los Muertos.

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