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Clark Park

How programming in Clark Park is turning neighborhood kids into engaged citizens

At Clark Park, sports leagues, summer camps, senior activities, and children's story hour, among many other activities, draw people of all ages and create opportunities for people to meet across generational and neighborhood lines.

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Why you should pay attention to a new coalition’s recommendations for education in Detroit

Last week, the Coalition for the Future of Detroit Schoolchildren issued a report that all who care about the city should pay attention to, whether they have children or not.

Osborn High students working in a greenhouse
$500K Skillman grant will help connect 5,000 Detroit kids with summer jobs

Grow Young Detroit Talent is a collaboration between local employers and the city of Detroit, led by Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration. It aims to connect 5,000 14-to-24-year-olds with jobs this summer.

Dilla Youth Day to celebrate legendary producer, empower local kids on Feb. 8 at Wright Museum

Dilla Youth Day, A celebration of legendary Detroit producer J Dilla and a workshop for local kids interested in music, will take place Feb. 8, 1-8 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

Community, city officials, and local celebs rally around re-opening of Lipke Rec Center
Brightmoor residents to open food co-op and community kitchen
How teens are helping program the city’s premier contemporary art museum

The MOCAD Teen Council is a select group of young creatives from metro Detroit who come together with museum professionals to produce and plan programming for youth and adults. 

Historic Catholic school building re-opens as charter school
Offworld Arcade now open once a month in Corktown
Dave Eggers talks education, robots, and illustrating a new book written by Detroit kids

Author and 826 National founder Dave Eggers is coming to Detroit next month. In advance of his visit, he answered a few of our questions about cities, urban education, and a new book written by students at Detroit's Boggs School.

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