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Trump said America could look like Detroit. Here's what Detroit could look like under Trump

Aaron FoleyThursday, January 23, 2025
Feature Story Real Estate

Michigan women in real estate: What to expect in 2025

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, January 23, 2025
Housing prices in Michigan are expected to increase by 3 to 5% this year. Want to know more? Talk to the women in the industry. 
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Inclusive dentistry: Transforming access for patients with disabilities

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 20, 2025
Three Centers for Inclusive Dentistry in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio use specialized training, sensory-friendly tools, and tailored approaches to provide accessible dental care for all patients.
Feature Story Holiday

Winter rom-com finds love in Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saugatuck film locations

Thursday, January 16, 2025
“A Holiday I Do” is a star-studded holiday movie showcasing familiar destinations and small businesses in Grand Rapids, Saugatuck, and Metro Detroit. The movie focuses on a single mom trying to save the family farm, and puts a unique LGBTQ+ spin on the traditional Hallmark-style holiday love story. 
Feature Story Jasmine "IVANNA" Espy

Why one advocate is surveying Black Detroiters on treating a debilitating skin condition

Aaron FoleyThursday, January 16, 2025
A new community mapping project in Detroit looks to track diagnoses of a chronic skin condition among Black Detroiters — and also whether there are disparities in treatment for them.  
Longform Tiffany Gist experienced homelessness and now serves the unhoused as a case manager at a nonprofit. She says numerous solutions are needed to solve homelessness in Detroit. Community Development

What would it take to end homelessness in Detroit?

Patrick DunnTuesday, January 14, 2025
Here are a few of the innovative solutions being implemented or proposed to better address the big problem of homelessness in the city.
Feature Story The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.

Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 14, 2025
Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.
Feature Story Nailah Henry

Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 14, 2025
ADAPTS project utilizes system dynamics modeling to reshape how communities address mental health needs by offering a comprehensive framework for resource planning and crisis intervention.
Feature Story Janelle Smith (seated) and Kate Litwin

Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown HowellNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Julie J. RiddleFriday, January 10, 2025
A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships.  
Feature Story Jay Rayford, who is looking to open SushiRitas on Woodward and received a BUILD Alumni 3C Loan late last year, a loan that is exclusive to BUILD Alumni.

New year, next level: BUILD enters 2025 with new funding and networking opportunities for alumni

Monique BedfordThursday, January 9, 2025
“BUILD Institute is like a real family to me and my journey. They’ve been there with me along my journey and have given support I can tap into anytime. I tell folks all the time if they're looking to do anything or something like that, please type in BUILD Institute.” 
Feature Story Detroit numbering Community Development

Mapping Detroit: Why are Detroit streets numbered the way they are?

Alex B. HillThursday, January 9, 2025
Feature Story The John Portman-designed Renaissance Center was built two generations after Detroit’s architectural heyday and a generation after its mid-century modern mini-boom.

HISTORY LESSON: A sympathetic look at the Renaissance Center's architect, John Portman

Jacob JonesThursday, January 9, 2025
Partner Content Autism can be a very isolating. AAoM shares and hosts events that are relevant to the autism community.

Welcome Kit helps Michiganders navigate autism resources and support

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, January 8, 2025
AAoM Welcome Kits provide a broad yet concise overview of AAoM’s roster of services. Available in two versions — one for families raising autistic children and autistic adults and another for professionals serving the autistic clients — Welcome Kits extend a warm handshake that welcomes them to AAoM’s services.
Longform Nailah Henry & Nancy Baum

Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 7, 2025
As mental health needs rise across Michigan, state officials, health care providers, and community organizations are focusing on expanding the continuum of care for people in crisis.
Feature Story Color of Autism Foundation provides training for families of autistic children

Ending the stigma of autism in communities of colorNonprofit Journal Project

Layla McMurtrieMonday, January 6, 2025
“I would go to support groups, but no one looked like me,” says Camille Proctor. She eventually founded the Color of Autism Foundation to end the stigma of autism among communities of color and create a better understanding of autism and autism services for families.  
Feature Story Attendees view photo of Amp Fiddler at the exhibition

2024: The year the city of Detroit honored hip-hop

Kahn Santori DavisonFriday, December 20, 2024
Even as Detroit hip-hop artists like Babyface Ray, 42 Dugg, and Skilla Baby have evolved into the new faces of its hip-hop scene, the presence of its stars from yesteryear have remained. Throughout 2024, the city of Detroit honored the legacies of several of Detroit hip-hop's most important participants. 
Longform Children play during a campout at Eliza Howell Park. Equity

Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Detroiters, from students to elders

Patrick DunnThursday, December 19, 2024
From school science programming to park revitalization efforts, we talked to local residents about how equity-related efforts in parks have impacted their lives and communities.
Feature Story Committed to a safer Detroit, Dujuan Kennedy and his team at FORCE Detroit have helped to reduce violent crime in Cody Rouge Community Development

Reducing violent crime by 52 percent in one Detroit neighborhood is no small featResilient Neighborhoods Feature

Amy KurasThursday, December 19, 2024
FORCE Detroit is helping neighbors living in areas of high violence by building trust. A team working in Cody Rouge identifies and intercepts problems early on, before violence breaks out.
Partner Content First Independent Bank

50-year-old Detroit born bank celebrates new opportunity with J.P. Morgan and Wayne County

Thursday, December 19, 2024
First Independent Bank has won a new opportunity that supports local taxpayers and opens doors for future growth of the bank.
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