Like the product it’s known for, Avalon International Breads has become a staple for Detroiters. Loyal customers know the bakery for its great bread, pastry, muffins, and croissants, as well as soups, flatbread pizzas, and assorted other foodstuffs. As if their following wasn’t loyal enough, Avalon has paired with Mighty Good Coffee to boost their […]
Nothing grows city neighborhoods like jobs. And new jobs, however large or small, are welcome news to residents in and around Southwest Detroit, which is poised to gain 200 jobs by the end of next year after a $7 million car manufacturer’s expansion. Sakthi Automotive announcement that it will add 60,000 square feet to its […]
One year ago the Detroit Department of Transportation found a way to help Detroiters find a route to better health and better food. It introduced Fresh Wagon, a direct round-trip bus service from six Detroit neighborhoods to Eastern Market every Saturday. The idea came directly from customer feedback and the need for riders to have […]
Opportunity is knocking at many Detroit neighborhoods. Investors would like to invest. People would like to move in. Retail would like to be there to serve the community. But before all that can happen, those neighborhoods must transform and reimagine themselves and then need to find the resources needed to improve their communities. That’s the […]