Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city Read Article

Tafari Stevenson-Howard

3 Macomb County cider mills and orchards you won't want to miss this season Read Article

Apples wait to be picked at Blake's Orchard.
Photo: Apples wait to be picked at Blake's Orchard. Steve Koss

Oakland County is in "denial" about homelessness. What can be done? Read Article

HOPE Shelters' adult homeless shelter in Pontiac.
Photo: HOPE Shelters' adult homeless shelter in Pontiac. Steve Koss

Is this Detroit's most outrageous fall dessert? Shake bar goes over the top Read Article

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Daydream realized: New mural in Hazel Park provides the city 'a bit of magic' in more ways than one Read Article

New website shows off Michigan's B&Bs to promote industry comeback Read Article

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Oak Park’s Nine Mile redesign indicates transformative direction for the city Read Article

The Art of Dining: New DIA exhibit a Middle Eastern feast for the senses Read Article

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Downtown Farmington garners 'well-deserved national attention' as placemaking strategies bear out Read Article

Features

Feature Story A BULK Space workshop, titled Memories of a Place, lead by Adrienne Hayden Second Wave - Michigan

Breaking down barriers for local artistsNonprofit Journal Project

Chris HandysideFriday, November 29, 2024
BULK Space, in Detroit’s North End, offers classes, tools, technology and a physical work space for under-resourced artists.  
Feature Story Boater City Economic Development

Macomb provides prize incentives to shop local this holiday season

Genevieve FoxWednesday, November 27, 2024
Businesses that are entered into the contest by shoppers will have the chance to win one of 10 grants worth $1,000 and shoppers will also be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 $150 gift cards.
Longform Pontiac resident Devon Hollins at HOPE Shelters' adult homeless shelter in Pontiac. Hollins stayed at the shelter while he was experiencing homelessness and he now works there. Community Development

Oakland County is in "denial" about homelessness. What can be done?

Patrick DunnThursday, November 21, 2024
Despite Oakland County's reputation for prosperity, homelessness is far more common in the county than many residents might expect.
Longform A gathering for Michigan State University's Generations Connect program, which matches MSU undergraduate students with elders in the community, at the East Lansing Public Library. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan universities join global "age-friendly" movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 21, 2024
As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."
Feature Story DFC Community Development

Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city

Sarah SpohnThursday, November 21, 2024
Detroit is trending. It’s growing. But can it sustain? The latest report from Detroit Future City provides a roadmap on how to build a sustainable future, looking to build its middle-class population up. 
Feature Story The Sterling Heights Community Center is located at 40250 Dodge Park Rd. Arts and Culture

Local makers are ready to share the spotlight while hoping to inspire others at inaugural art fair

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
"Events like this show the community who is local and what services they provide while also providing a sense of security because the community can meet the businesses in person," says Julie Nicholls of Nicholls Knits.
Development News "These Alebrijes are made from different car parts tying up our relationship with Detroit and our long-time contributions as a Latino community to the Motor City,” says artist Elton Monroy Durán. Community Development

New sculptures unveiled in Mexicantown draw inspiration from Mexican folk art and Aztec folklore

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
"These Alebrijes are made from different car parts tying up our relationship with Detroit and our long-time contributions as a Latino community to the Motor City,” says artist Elton Monroy Durán.
Development News The award-winning Jason Hargrove Transit Center was first built in 1924 as the Dairy Cattle Building. Community Development

From Corktown to 8 Mile: Two major Detroit redevelopment projects receive design awards

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
“The awards are a wonderful recognition of our hard work and what we see every day at the park; people that are engaged and enjoying the beautiful gardens and settings of this unique, historic park and neighborhood asset,” says Jeff Klein, Deputy Chief of Landscape Architecture City of Detroit General Services Dept.
Development News “Research has shown us that social isolation and housing instability can have significant, adverse impacts on the health outcomes of older adults,” says Stephany De Scisciolo, Vice President of Impact, Evaluation, and Population Health at Enterprise. Healthy Communities

Michigan nonprofits win grants for innovations in helping older adults age well and at home

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
“Research has shown us that social isolation and housing instability can have significant, adverse impacts on the health outcomes of older adults,” says Stephany De Scisciolo, Vice President of Impact, Evaluation, and Population Health at Enterprise.
Development News Behind the scenes at RAVE Computer in 2022. Economic Development

This Sterling Heights computer hardware company has big plans for next trade show

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
“We’ve never brought so many systems to a tradeshow before," says Tony Miller, Senior Strategic Account Manager at RAVE Computer.
Longform The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.  
Partner Content Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.
Feature Story FTTP Kids and Education

From medicine to manufacturing: Macomb aims to fuel talent pipeline

Genevieve FoxFriday, November 15, 2024
Macomb County is making sure students feel connected in their fields of interest in a program designed to fuel the talent pipeline. 
Partner Content OakPark Mural Arts and Culture

New Oak Park mural marks change in city placemaking

Sierra OkoniewskiThursday, November 14, 2024
Oak Park's new mural by Desiree Kelly is turning heads. The unveiling this month reveals just how much attitudes have changed towards the vibrant art medium. 
Feature Story “Reading Girl” by Lesendes Mädchen in Sterling Heights. Kids and Education

From robots to the roadway: How innovation abounds in the Sterling Heights educational ecosystem

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
Community leaders continue to find innovative ways to respond to the needs of Sterling Heights and its students.
Development News “These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer. Transportation

Driving innovation: Corktown tech hub welcomes inaugural cohort of state's Mobility Fellows Program

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan.
Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks. Diversity

Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, November 12, 2024
Parks systems are making internal changes to bake equity into how they operate as organizations.
Feature Story Rashard Dobbins leads Class Act Detroit Second Wave - Michigan

From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the artsNonprofit Journal Project

Genevieve FoxThursday, November 7, 2024
Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.
Development News An unveiling ceremony for the city’s first Gulf War Memorial is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the courtyard between City Hall and the Sterling Heights Police Department. Community Development

Sterling Heights to celebrate Veterans Day with unveiling of new memorial

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
“This year, we’re proud to unveil the new Gulf War Memorial, an addition that further recognizes the sacrifices made by our veterans in recent conflicts," says Mayor Michael C. Taylor.
Development News The 2024 class of Kresge Fellows. Arts and Culture

Kresge Artist Fellowships to offer $50K awards to literary and visual artists in metro Detroit

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
“This new level of support for our Kresge Fellows makes a substantial and sustainable investment in working artists parallel to our award for the lifelong achievements and community contributions of our Kresge Eminent Artists,” says Kresge President and CEO Rip Rapson.
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