Having a bike is a part of growing up that not only creates memories, it also promotes a devotion to fitness that lasts a lifetime. To that end, Advancing Macomb along with partners No Bike Left Behind, CARE of Southeast Michigan, Macomb County Executive Office, Leadership Macomb, Thoughtful Missions are prepping for its first ever […]
There are few things that represent warmer weather, old-fashioned fun and children at play than a great game of baseball. To honor that tradition, Comerica Bank and Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) recently hosted a special ballgame between Detroit police officers and kids enrolled in PAL youth baseball and softball programs. It was the first […]
Twenty-five Cody High School students will work summer jobs at DTE Energy, while 15 men from the Cody Rouge neighborhood further their knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, and painting, through a training program. Meanwhile, thousands of other Cody Rouge youth and families will gain various benefits from General Motors, Quicken Loans and the Skillman Foundation in […]
The name and worldwide legacy of a rap music icon will be celebrated in Detroit June 19. In conjunction with the national release of the long-awaited biopic All Eyez on Me, Tupac Shakur fans can gather to remember the late artist at 6 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at Bert’s Warehouse in Eastern Market. Detroit’s […]
Leaders of the far-west side’s most prominent community will announce their strategy for improving the quality of life for residents Wednesday morning. Members of the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance are set to unveil a comprehensive plan to transform Cody Rouge into a premiere neighborhood, with support from the Skillman Foundation, DTE Energy, General Motors and […]
Whether sweet, sassy, soulful or something in between, music unites us. And, as the weather finally breaks, it’s time to let music play at backyard barbecues, spring symphonies and as part of one of the Detroit’s favorite traditions, the Palmer Woods Music in Homes series. This weekend, it’s time for salsa, sangria and swing amidst […]
It’s something you do every day – bike, walk or run to school. But did you know that your school could win great prizes and encourage physical fitness with a unique program? Fire Up Your Feet is a program that encourages families, students and schools to be healthy and physically active. The Fire Up Your […]
Celebrating and honoring mom on Mother’s Day is an ideal way to get the family together for fun activities, especially those that get everyone outside to enjoy spring’s milder temperatures. This weekend stop by Hart Plaza and check out the Red Bull Skateboarding competition, take a walk or ride a bike along Detroit’s growing riverfront. Consider heading […]
After nearly a decade of planning, the QLINE will be ready to ride starting this weekend – and everyone in the region can participate in this “modern streetcar.” In honor of this historic event, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Amtrak are celebrating this addition to the state’s transportation network by making it easier for […]
The school year is nearly finished, and students across Detroit area are prepared to celebrate. But parents may feel stressed, wondering how they’ll keep those young minds and bodies busy during the summer months. That’s where summer camp comes in. Bethany Lutheran Church is hosting a series of free summer camps for ages 11 to […]