Shakespeare meets Techno at Campus Martius Park thanks to this Detroit nonprofit
Shakespeare in Detroit is in the midst of a six-night run at Campus Martius, presenting a very Detroit take on a Shakespeare classic.
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Mapping Detroit: Job density vs population density
Just 30% of available jobs in Detroit are held by Detroit residents. What does the population vs employment opportunities actually look like? We dive in.
Northwest Detroit communities celebrate renovations of Gmeiner Park
“I am excited to witness the completion of Gmeiner Park,” said Crystal Perkins, Director of the General Services Department, City of Detroit. “My children, who are now 21, 16, & 14, used to play in this area when they attended after school programs and summer camp at Tindal with Healthy Kidz. During that time, they only had an open field to play games and run around. Now this community and the children who visit the center can enjoy the playscape and other amenities.”
PHOTOS: Detroit Kite Festival raises spirits at Belle Isle
This year’s festival welcomed the return of the Detroit Institute of Arts, and attendees could build their own kites at a kite creation tent and fix broken kites at a kite repair tent.
Premiering this week: 3 Detroit couples to bring the reality TV spotlight home
Model D sat down with the three couples featured in the Detroit series of the reality TV show "Love & Marriage". For creator and producer, Carlos King, filming in Detroit is a hometown triumph: "I knew the world would be interested in seeing what the new Detroit looks like and these three couples represent that effort."
Detroit’s first permanent studio-gallery for artists with disabilities starts crowdfunding campaign
“The creation of this new arts and cultural district will provide an inclusive, accessible, creative space for adults with disabilities and represents an ideal hyperlocal placemaking project,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
D.Cipher to bring Juneteenth celebration to Detroit’s Dequindre Cut
On Juneteenth this year, music collective D.Cipher will kick off a 12-week Black Bottom Live Music Series.
Birmingham’s mystery couple revealed: How the Taylors found freedom
A chance discovery of unmarked graves in a Birmingham cemetery sparked a three-year investigation to discover the story of George and Eliza Taylor's fascinating lives. The couple narrowly escaped slavery to become stalwarts in their community, foster parents, and an important part of the Underground Railroad.
After years in storage, a repaired and restored 1970s-era sculpture is reintroduced to Palmer Park
"This sculpture is a wonderful example of why people love this park," says People for Palmer Park President Stacy Varner.
New pocket park planned in NW Goldberg neighborhood
“This project will transform an underutilized corner lot into a safe, beautiful green space, creating a neighborhood asset for all to enjoy,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Mapping Detroit: Job density vs population density
Just 30% of available jobs in Detroit are held by Detroit residents. What does the population vs employment opportunities actually look like? We dive in.
Northwest Detroit communities celebrate renovations of Gmeiner Park
“I am excited to witness the completion of Gmeiner Park,” said Crystal Perkins, Director of the General Services Department, City of Detroit. “My children, who are now 21, 16, & 14, used to play in this area when they attended after school programs and summer camp at Tindal with Healthy Kidz. During that time, they only had an open field to play games and run around. Now this community and the children who visit the center can enjoy the playscape and other amenities.”
PHOTOS: Detroit Kite Festival raises spirits at Belle Isle
This year’s festival welcomed the return of the Detroit Institute of Arts, and attendees could build their own kites at a kite creation tent and fix broken kites at a kite repair tent.
Premiering this week: 3 Detroit couples to bring the reality TV spotlight home
Model D sat down with the three couples featured in the Detroit series of the reality TV show "Love & Marriage". For creator and producer, Carlos King, filming in Detroit is a hometown triumph: "I knew the world would be interested in seeing what the new Detroit looks like and these three couples represent that effort."
Detroit’s first permanent studio-gallery for artists with disabilities starts crowdfunding campaign
“The creation of this new arts and cultural district will provide an inclusive, accessible, creative space for adults with disabilities and represents an ideal hyperlocal placemaking project,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
D.Cipher to bring Juneteenth celebration to Detroit’s Dequindre Cut
On Juneteenth this year, music collective D.Cipher will kick off a 12-week Black Bottom Live Music Series.
Birmingham’s mystery couple revealed: How the Taylors found freedom
A chance discovery of unmarked graves in a Birmingham cemetery sparked a three-year investigation to discover the story of George and Eliza Taylor's fascinating lives. The couple narrowly escaped slavery to become stalwarts in their community, foster parents, and an important part of the Underground Railroad.
After years in storage, a repaired and restored 1970s-era sculpture is reintroduced to Palmer Park
"This sculpture is a wonderful example of why people love this park," says People for Palmer Park President Stacy Varner.
New pocket park planned in NW Goldberg neighborhood
“This project will transform an underutilized corner lot into a safe, beautiful green space, creating a neighborhood asset for all to enjoy,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
