Features

7 wonders of Detroit Public Library's Main Branch

Amy Kuras Sunday, June 28, 2015

In honor of the Detroit Public Library's 150th anniversary, explore the wonders of Main Library, many of which are hidden in plain sight.

Midtown

Four cities come together in Detroit to learn lessons to take home

Christopher Gergen & Denise Byrne Sunday, June 28, 2015

From June 24-26, over 200 business and community leaders from four cities are gathering in Detroit to discuss how to increase entrepreneurial activity and connectivity in distressed neighborhoods so that the local innovation economy does not leave anyone behind.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Detroiters buying local at Great Lakes Coffee

So you want to be a localist? Three ways to up your game

Jessica Meyer Sunday, June 28, 2015

Do you believe in the power of small business to restore community? If so, you might be a localist. Here are three simple suggestions for how to contribute to the localist movement in a meaningful, holistic way.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Opinion: Want to make a big impact on Michigan's economy? Think small

Rachel Lutz Sunday, June 14, 2015

Typically, the Mackinac Policy Conference is about big things -- big ideas, big names, and big companies. This year, Rachel Lutz and some Detroit small business colleagues thought it would be fun to bring some small ideas, small names, and small companies to the high-profile gathering.

Students at Cooke Elementary watch the DSO via webcast

DSO webcasts bring classical music to Detroit classrooms

Chloe Seymour Sunday, June 14, 2015

An innovative program of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra provides students with an opportunity to "attend" the orchestra without leaving their desks.

Midtown

Detroit Children's Choir brings together diverse voices from around the region

Chloe Seymour Sunday, June 14, 2015

For several years, Detroit Public Schools has been working to keep arts education programs afloat amidst statewide budget cuts. In our Partners in Arts series, Model D and InspirED Michigan are exploring how partnerships with nonprofits throughout Detroit are ensuring DPS students have access to the arts and are experiencing the impact of music, dance, theater and more in their lives.

How metro Detroit cities are staying relevant in 'live, work, play' era of office space

Aaron Mondry Sunday, June 14, 2015

As downtown Detroit's office space attracts growing companies with lifestyle amenities, can suburban communities keep up?

Downtown

Anchor institutions drive demand for housing in greater downtown area

MJ Galbraith Sunday, June 14, 2015

Employees of anchor institutions like Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University are driving demand for housing the greater downtown area. The institutions themselves are responding with purposeful investment in housing and neighborhood infrastructure.

Downtown

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

Amy Kuras Sunday, May 03, 2015

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.

Southwest

Ronier Golightly, owner of Motor City Popcorn

Starting a food business In Detroit? These programs could make all the difference

David Sands Sunday, May 03, 2015

While startups encounter many stumbling blocks, local food entrepreneurs have a lot to be thankful for; Detroit is chock-full of resources to help new and growing food businesses.

Eastern Market, Downtown

Jackie Bejma, executive director of LAND, Inc.

From bioswales to pennycress: How Detroit neighborhoods are going from gray to green

Amy Kuras Sunday, May 03, 2015

In Detroit, aging "gray" infrastructure poses challenges to the environment, but plenty of opportunity exists to develop green infrastructure that can heal it.

Annual car show gives Detroit School of Arts students a showcase for their talents

Michael Boettcher Sunday, April 19, 2015

On April 23-24, Detroit School of Arts students will present more than a dozen vintage cars volunteered by their owners, along with a fashion show, musical performances, workshops, and a student art exhibition and auction all related to the cars on display.

Midtown

New data from Walk Score suggest Detroit's walkability is on the rise

Matthew Lewis Sunday, April 19, 2015

Walk Score just released its rankings of America's most walkable cities. The list contained good news for Motor City pedestrians: Detroit's Walk Score is up 2.2 points since 2011.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

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

Melinda Clynes Sunday, April 19, 2015

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.

An artist's argument for STEAM education

Curt Bailey Sunday, April 05, 2015

It would be a shame if kids with a passion for art were somehow led to believe that there is not a place for them in the world of science, technology, and innovation, argues designer and inventor Curt Bailey, which is why he believes it important to insert an 'A' for arts into the STEM acronym.