There is no shortage of residents willing to dig in and improve city neighborhoods, according to ARISE Detroit Executive Director Luther Keith, who reported a record 350 neighborhood improvement efforts took place during a single day alone on August 6, the celebration of his organization’s 10th Annual Neighborhoods Day. It does not stop there, according […]
The worst part of a holiday homecoming? Getting there, according to a large majority of travelers who report that holiday travel is often full of headaches and hassles. Having a good sense of humor about it all helps. The 1987 parody Planes, Trains, and Automobiles extols the troubles of travel, reminding us that no matter […]
There is more faith in transportation in Detroit, thanks to the efforts of an interdenominational group of faith, clergy and community leaders from Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths across Southeast Michigan. The leaders, who announced their YES endorsement and a commitment to collaboratively drive efforts to drive YES votes for regional transit on Nov. 8, […]
Everyone gets the point award-winning “Got Milk” advertising campaign featuring movie stars and sports heroes with a milk mustache. The idea was to get us to drink more milk – and to recognize that it’s good for you. It worked. That’s great, but to many children in Southeast Michigan that tagline is changed to “want […]