Opioid use is on the rise nationwide, and Michigan is far from immune to the harm it can effect on users, never mind the general public. It’s just one facet of a larger story: that of the continued outbreak of hepatitis A cases in the city of Detroit, as well as Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Wayne, […]
They seem to help everyone when help is most needed. For a century the United Way for Southeastern Michigan has worked diligently to respond to the most pressing challenges facing children, families, health and community in our region. In those 100 years its core mission has never changed. It remains focused on helping families and […]
Full-figured wasn’t always fabulous for Sharon DuMas. As a teenager, she was often overlooked by boys, even told by a counselor that a secretary’s job would suit her better than a position of leadership. But not only did DuMas go on to occupy leadership positions, she embraced her self-image and started an organization to help […]
Bedrock has announced $2.1 billion in new investment for four downtown development projects that could bring up to 24,000 new jobs to Detroit. The package, which includes the Hudson’s Site, Monroe Blocks, Book Tower and One Campus Martius expansion project,would bring 15,000 construction jobs and up to 9,000 permanent jobs to the city.The projects will […]