Technology and Innovation

Lakeland Correctional Facility culinary institute participants learn the ins and outs of fine dining, everything from sourcing fresh ingredients to plating.

‘Coldwater Kitchen’ serves up life lessons from prison culinary training program

"Coldwater Kitchen," a new documentary from Brian Kaufman and Mark Kurlyandchik premiering this week, follows the journeys of Chef Jimmy Hill and three inmates inside and outside of prison.   

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TechTown's Detroit on the Move: Celebrating the Evolution of Black Mobility is a free, one-day conference scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16.
Free one-day conference to celebrate the legacy – and future – of Black mobility entrepreneurs

“Our Black History Month conference will provide networking opportunities for rising entrepreneurs, which is an important step in solidifying Detroit as the epicenter of mobility and electrification," says Angeline Lawrence, entrepreneurial education director at TechTown Detroit.

Bridging the digital divide: Solar-powered Wi-Fi stations in Islandview to receive key upgrades

“With this money, we can execute community projects that center on community needs and make visible efforts to reach toward one another to ensure no one in Islandview is left behind,” says Detroit Community Technology Project Communications and Culture Manager Leon Hister.

The first Immortals Invasion event was hosted in Ann Arbor in November 2021 and drew a crowd of 500+ attendees at the Nexus Bash alone.
‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: Detroit businesses to host free esports series

A multi-day activation from esports company Immortals, and Riot Games, will take place at several Detroit minority-owned businesses this week, with a focus on increasing access and career pathways for underserved communities. "You can't be what you can't see," says Durfee Innovation Society director Brandi Haggins.

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.   

The North Branch of the Clinton River at Wolcott Mill Metropark.
What is the new future of Southeast Michigan’s parks, post-COVID?

It's widely known that COVID-19 has caused a huge surge in park usage and outdoor activity, but what does that renewed interest in the outdoors mean for the future of Southeast Michigan's parks?

Apple opens iOS app Developer Academy in downtown Detroit, their first in the U.S.

The academy is open to anyone 18-years-old and up, and priority is given to Detroit residents. There are no costs to attend the Developer Academy.

Signage at Kensington Metropark.
New wayfinding initiatives keep Southeast Michigan park users on the right path

Throughout Southeast Michigan, dedicated park planners, facilities staff, and community activists are behind the scenes, hard at work, to make sure you don't get lost. 

Macomb County will be celebrating Meet Me on the Trail Day on Sept. 25. Here’s how.

If you're looking to explore Macomb County's many trails, this is a great way to get started.

Mount Magna at Holly Oaks ORV Park in Holly.
The DNR turns 100 this year. Here’s how it’s shaped Southeast Michigan’s natural areas.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has created, managed, or otherwise supported numerous natural areas in Southeast Michigan over the past century. Here's a look back at the agency's role in the region, and where it may be headed next.

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