Shelborne Development has hired Jill Ferrari as a to partner to lead predevelopment, financing and development activities for the company’s various mixed-use real estate projects located throughout Southeast Michigan and Florida. Ferrari will manage Shelborne Development’s current partnership with Jefferson East Inc. to complete various mixed-use, mixed-income developments along the Jefferson Avenue corridor and its […]
Detroit is flourishing, resulting in a rise in rental rates. A thriving city is good news, however for many city renters it’s becoming more challenging to obtain rental properties in desirable neighborhoods and prices. The good news is that Detroit’s $890 median rate for a 2-bedroom rental is far below the national average of $1,160 […]
The Wayne County Department of Health, Veterans and Community Wellness (WCDHVCW) is investigating cases of Hepatitis A related to two Grosse Pointe area restaurants. The following restaurants have voluntarily closed and are working with Department during the investigation: Uncle Paul’s Pizza 21215 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236 Cabbage Patch Café & Catering 15110 […]
They’re building by branching out. After two years of mobilizing and organizing for revitalization in the west side’s Livernois Avenue and McNichols (Six Mile) Road district, the Live6 Alliance has entered a national competition. Representing Detroit in the Partners in Preservation grant contest, Live6 is applying to receive $150,000 that will further its work to […]
With its groundbreaking today, the $7 million North End affordable neighborhood housing development announced by Central City Integrated Health (CCIH), along with Mayor Duggan, other City of Detroit officials and community members, signals that the city is one step closer to its goal of becoming a “city for everyone.” The now-vacant Saint Rita Apartments, […]
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 […]
You know your neighborhood can “be” and “do” better, but getting the necessary resources to support improvement efforts can be challenging even for the most organized block clubs and community organizations in the city. It’s challenging, but not impossible, says Luther Keith, the executive director of ARISE Detroit! Detroit, a coalition of 400 neighborhood […]
Robert Dewaelsche has been named president of the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA). The appointment was announced today by SDBA board chairman Michael Odom. “Rob brings to the SDBA more than 35 years of experience, including senior level roles with local nonprofit and for-profit organizations where he worked to support, strengthen and build strong communities,” […]
