Southwest Detroit is preparing for one of its biggest annual celebrations as the special date of May 5 approaches. But unlike Latino communities that observe the Cinco de Mayo (“Fifth of May”) holiday around America, local residents, businesses and neighborhood supporters aren’t limiting their festivities to one day. May 1 through May 5 marks the […]
Detroiters facing personal challenges that impact their housing needs have a new stake in their community. Central City Integrated Health (CCIH) today announced the grand opening of a renovated, historic building with 26 one-bedroom units welcoming residents who’ve faced homelessness, mental illness and other issues. The Saint Rita Apartments is a $7.2 million investment resulting […]
A problem affecting Michigan communities will be addressed in a daylong conference March 1 in metro Detroit. “Gambling: How Do You See It?” is the theme of an 11th annual held at Novi Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, […]
Few people have called Fountain Court home as long as Robyn Ussery has. Her parents Roger and Blanche Ussery have lived for decades at what board members say is the largest black-owned cooperative in Detroit, even watching some of their grand- and great-grandchildren raised there. Concern and determination by residents and leadership, including board President […]
Internationally known garden designer Piet Oudolf will present his master plan for installing a public garden at Belle Isle Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. Oudolf will reveal his plan to the media on Oct. 4. On Oct. 5 at 5:45 p.m. he will deliver a community talk about his career and the project at Wayne […]
Not every form of investment involves writing a pay check. In fact, some of the most lucrative investments tend not to relate to a dollar figure at all. Bank of America’s Student Leaders program is the institution’s way of investing in citizens who’ll eventually help shape the communities where they live. The program, consisting of […]
Going green has been a benefit to Detroit youth for the past 20 years, but not only because of improvements to the environment. The Greening of Detroit celebrated two decades of employing local youth in the community July 25, announcing that 2,000 boys and girls have worked in the Green Corps since 1998, earning a […]
The need to read is still one of the most important skills literacy advocates hope to cultivate in Detroit’s youth. Research shows challenges in literacy have been directly linked to greater risks of unemployment, imprisonment and other challenges. To support a mission of boosting local literacy rates, the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Detroit Chapter and […]
While it’s becoming old news that Detroit has resurged as a locale for business investment and development, the city’s role in Michigan and the region is still growing. From innovation in the mobility industry to improving the landscape for new entrepreneurs, the community’s momentum has accelerated. Support for Detroit’s business infrastructure comes from an ally […]
A University of Detroit Mercy administrator has been named a worldwide expert in risk and insurance. Dr. Joseph G. Eisenhauer, dean of Detroit Mercy’s College of Business Administration, “holds first place for total citations per article with 84 citations, of which 69 are non-insurance, making him the top author based on citations appearing in non-insurance […]