A shop, whose proprietors are every bit as charming as its unique hand-embroidered goods, sits tucked-away a small corner in Southwest Detroit. But it won’t go unnoticed long, thanks to the effervescent mother-daughter duo behind the Ropa Tipica Artesano 7 Regiones shop (Typical Artisan Clothing 7 Regions). This multi-generational business imports handmade or embroidered goods […]
It’s been said home is where the heart is. For Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) that’s metro Detroit and it’s putting its heart into helping the community. More than 600 volunteers from MBFS spent time making a difference in metro Detroit as part of the company’s fifth annual Week of Caring. During the week of June […]
Music for the enjoyment of music-lovers can be traced to time immemorial. But music as a tool to promote visual art, as one North Rosedale Park organization uses it, takes creativity beyond the stage and into the community. Supported by Pro Musica of Detroit, Music for Arts’ Sake will feature North Rosedale Park’s own classical […]
Mayor Mike Duggan promises a “city for everyone.” But getting from “here” to “there” in a city that has more than 10,000 homeless and a whopping one third of residents living below the poverty level is admittedly going to be a challenging task. In order to be successful, Duggan must bridge the gap between the […]
If there’s one thing Detroiters can never have in excess it’s youth advocacy. From health and fitness programs that work to instill lifestyle habits in children to drug prevention and leadership programs, the city benefits from all efforts that target young people. Youth advocates are invited convene and network with one another from 6 p.m. […]
If you are a small neighborhood business looking for ways to give your store the curb appeal it needs to bring in more customers Motor City Re-Store is for you. The program will provide a total of $500,000 in matching grants each quarter to existing businesses to make exterior improvements that will help stabilize and […]
It’s a backyard movement and a part of the driving force behind a decade-old, resident-led improvement initiative credited for buoying up neighborhoods during a time there was little hope or evidence of outside investment. While Detroit is home to many special blockbuster events, ARISE Detroit’s Neighborhoods Day belongs to its neighborhoods. This real do-it-yourself (DIY) […]
As a neighborhood pharmacist, Marilyn Nash Yazbeck has primarily served the same residents since she opened Nottingham Pharmacy on East Warren nearly a quarter of a century ago. She has what all successful businesses must have – customer loyalty. That’s a bonus of operating independently, she says. Within the area of Nottingham Pharmacy are several […]
Getting much-needed financial resources to Michigan’s children can be as simple as a trip to the drug store. With countless households throughout the state impacted by income challenges, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded its PayNearMe child support payment initiative to include CVS Pharmacy locations. Launched through its Michigan State […]
Kids don’t cool down as quickly as adults. Their body temperature rises more quickly, and doesn’t come down as fast, so it’s important for parents to provide plenty of opportunities to “chill” during the hot summer days ahead. Seniors are also at risk. In addition to drinking plenty of water, frozen fruits provide a great […]