Features

The corner of the Bagley Trumbull Market, future location of a sushi restaraunt

Unpacking the formula for success in Detroit's oldest neighborhood

Patrick Dunn Monday, August 15, 2016

Small business development in Corktown has grown tremendously over the past decade. So much so that it's worth looking to as a model for other Detroit neighborhoods angling for revitalization.

Corktown

In search of alternatives to urban sprawl

Patrick Dunn Monday, August 15, 2016

Metro Detroiters have been living with urban sprawl for more than a generation. Patrick Dunn dives into one of our region's most controversial topics in this first installment of our series on solutions to regional issues.

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

Safety and traffic are big questions when cycling in Michigan.

Biking Michigan: Politics and safety

Mark Wedel Monday, August 15, 2016

In part two of Biking Lake Michigan, writer Mark Wedel tackles some of the political realities surrounding biking in Michigan.

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

Through business stardom and personal struggles, Pashon Murray remains focused

Nicole Rupersburg Monday, August 15, 2016

Pashon Murray, co-founder of Detroit Dirt, has visited the White House, been featured in a Ford commercial, and written about in national magazines. All this publicity has been great for her composting business, but it hasn't come without difficulties.

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

From glorious to inclusive: The past, present, and future of Detroit's LGBT spaces

Matthew Piper Friday, July 29, 2016

In the '70s and '80s, Detroit had a strong and proud gay presence with a hub in Palmer Park. While that "gayborhood" no longer exists, the city is steadily reclaiming its LGBT heritage, and becoming more inclusive as a result.

Palmer Park / University District

Biking in Michigan can take you through both peninsulas.

Biking Lake Michigan: A long-distance adventure

Mark Wedel Friday, July 29, 2016

Writer Mark Wedel offers up a personal account and lessons learned along the U.S. Bike Route 35 through northern and western Michigan, the first in a two-part series on long-distance bike routes in the state.

Carla Walker-Miller of Walker-Miller Energy at Cafe con Leche

10 lessons about scaling your business from our #HighGrowthHappyHour

Amanda Lewan Friday, July 29, 2016

Last year, Southeast Michigan Startup began telling the story of high growth companies in Metro Detroit. Here are our 10 favorite lessons from those #HighGrowthHappyHouse meet-ups.

Garment designer Sarah Ayers adds some chic to Detroit's grit

Mickey Lyons Friday, July 29, 2016

Since opening her clothier business, William and Bonnie, two years ago, owner Sarah Ayers has created a niche for herself as Detroit's go-to seamstress and garment designer.

Hamtramck

The Downtown Boxing Gym is much more than a boxing gym

Nicole Rupersburg Friday, July 29, 2016

Carlo "Khali" Sweeney is the founder of a boxing gym on Detroit's east side that develops good citizenship in urban youth through a wide variety of educational and fitness programs and voluntary service.

Hamtramck, The Villages

Small Claims: A slow journey to justice in the 36th District Court

Michele Oberholtzer Thursday, July 14, 2016

Working a case through small claims court can be can be a terrible burden. Michele Oberholtzer describes her path to "justice" at the 36th District Court, and explains why she was one of the lucky ones.

Andrea Eckert next to the work of Holding House resident artist Emily Duke

The rapid increase and persistent issues of Detroit's art gallery scene

Patrick Dunn Thursday, July 14, 2016

In recent years, there's been a proliferation of art galleries in Detroit. While that's mostly been a positive, it does come with some caveats.

Southwest, Corktown, Midtown

Young creatives strengthen neighborhoods through art, community-driven funding

Annamarie Sysling Thursday, July 14, 2016

The resident-driven grant program, Community Connections, has helped fund numerous initiatives focused on uplifting Detroit's youth.

Southwest

Good wood: How you can enjoy your campfire this summer while protecting Michigan's forests

Mark Wedel Thursday, July 14, 2016

Without campfires, there's no s'mores. But without restrictions on moving firewood around the state, there might not be healthy forests. Mark Wedel explains why.

10 Years of Change: Harnessing the power of P-Funk

Walter Wasacz Thursday, July 14, 2016

Former Model D managing editor Walter Wasacz reflects on the changes he's witnessed in the last decade in Detroit, and how to harness the power of P-Funk to inspire your own.

Hamtramck, Southwest

Juice bar unites Grosse Pointe and Detroit kids around healthy food

Melinda Clynes Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The border between Grosse Pointe and Detroit is a study in contrasts. One entrepreneur is working to bridge that divide by bringing kids together to learn about healthy food.

The Villages