Giving and getting holiday gifts. It’s a tradition we honor in most every household across Michigan, particularly during the month of December. There’s a lot of meaning behind gift giving. When, why and what we give helps to define relationships, strengthen bonds and provide a sense of belonging to each other. The practice of […]
Gentrification. Argh, the very sound of the word evokes a visceral sensation in my gut. It seems to be the topic du jour among Detroit’s civically engaged minority. Meanwhile, the masses are dealing with real life issues like unemployment, illiteracy, foreclosure, lack of public transportation, water shut offs, violent crime and poverty in all its […]
Barbara Jean Jones has lived in her home for more than 50 years. She bought her home with her late husband James and together they raised four children. She lived in her home when she lost her husband and when she lost her son, a police officer, to an untimely death. Her house is filled […]
Wayne County officials announced that the county is evaluating a proposal from a Walsh Construction Company-led design-build team in response to its Request for Qualifications (RFQu). Although the county had expected to receive a response by the Nov. 18 deadline, it is pleased to receive a qualification proposal from a nationally recognized construction management firm, […]
When it comes to charity Ally Financial employees believe in getting into the trenches. To celebrate its fifth anniversary of “Giving Back Month,” the company not only hosted 120 volunteer events nationwide, its Detroit team members packed a record-breaking 41 tons of food to help feed thousands of local residents. Observed in November, “Giving Back […]
Michigan residents have greater access to healthy fruits and vegetables, thanks $380,000 in contributions from Michigan Good Food Fund’s Catalytic Investment Awards. The fund is helping to support the type of necessary improvements that typically prevent smaller, independent grocers from carrying fresh fruits and vegetables. DETROIT Two Detroit-based organizations were awarded with funds that will […]
Homelessness takes a toll on the health and longevity of those who experience it. Bob Voland understands this firsthand. The formerly homeless veteran has been living at Piquette Square for three and a half years. Bob wanted a program to help him lead a healthier life, and when “Healthy Piquette” launched in June, he decided to enroll. […]
There are more programs, places and spaces to play in Detroit thanks to the Detroit Parks and Recreation Department, which received the prestigious Excellence in Youth Sports Award this month in Orlando at the Youth Sports Congress. There’s a bit of tried and true (old) and new offerings at Detroit Parks and Recreation-supported facilities. Although […]
Every kid needs someplace that they can kick-back, congregate and call their “own.” With the grand re-opening of the former Tindal Recreation Center, local neighborhood youth now have access to a newly renovated facility that will provide a wide range of classes and activities. UAW-Ford sponsored the center’s renovations, including: a remodeled gym floor, painting, […]