Brilliant Detroit, an organization dedicated to building kid success neighborhoods, is undergoing a growth spurt of sorts with the opening of its signature orange-colored doors at its newest community hub located in Detroit’s Fitzgerald neighborhood. The hub provides an oasis to area residents, who have the opportunity to gain access to its many educational materials, activities […]
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 […]
It’s happening. The Gordy Howe Bridge is on its way and will link Windsor to the Detroit’s Delray neighborhood. That construction, and eventual bridge, will cause some complications for the neighborhood and its residents. Unfortunately, complications and problems are nothing new for this neighborhood, which has had to deal with health issues caused by heavy […]
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 […]
The Newberry Homes revitalization project in the Southwest Detroit’s Chadsey-Condon neighborhood just got a $2.5 million leg up. The gift is from Judith Yaker, widow real estate developer Sam Yaker, will establish the Sam L. and Judith Yaker Fund. It will help more people become homeowners and revitalize an eight block area of the neighborhood. […]
by Carrie Budzinski There’s nothing like summer Detroit. Festivals, fairs and lots of outdoor activities are everywhere. LittleGuide Detroit is a comprehensive resource for families looking for classes, events and activities to do in the city and out. You’ll find everything from free things to do in Detroit to guides to summer festivals and splash […]
When TheHUB spoke to Housing and Revitalization Director Arthur Jemison last fall he was optimistic, but cautious, about emerging new home constructions that don’t depend on public subsidy. One new project recently reported by Develop Detroit suggests that we may be moving in the direction of greater progress. The Marwood Apartment Building was acquired by […]
It will soon be easier to fresh fruits and vegetable in Detroit. Hungry Harvest will launch its doorstep fruit and vegetable delivery service across the city in June. It is also launching the service in Ann Arbor. The company rescues fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste due to cosmetic imperfections or surpluses, puts the […]
Spring cleaning in Detroit began this week as crews from the Department of Public Works (DPW) hit the streets for the annual residential street sweeping program. They started on the northeast side and will sweep 2,000 miles of side streets three times this year. Each sweep takes about 10 weeks to complete. This 10-week citywide […]
On Saturday, April 21 city neighborhoods will get some love and a fresh coat of paint. About 125 employees from Comcast NBCUniversal will meet up at 7:30 a.m. for “Comcast Cares Day” at S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center, 19320 Van Dyke Ave. For 17 years “Comcast Cares Day” has seen corporate volunteers go out and make […]