Comfortable in its own city skin, Brightmoor is emerging from the shadows of its well-heeled neighbors, ready to throw open its doors to those who come knocking. Once overlooked, the community, perched on the edge of northwest Detroit, finds itself at the center of attention among a growing group of investors interested in its economic […]
Young artsy types, many with jet-black hair and full-body tattoos, sauntered in and out of the Tangent Gallery on a recent Sunday looking for hipster bargains at a rummage sale. More than 40 vendors filled the gallery and ballroom space, many walking out with bags full of vintage treasures. The 15-year-old gallery, carved out of […]
A few minutes past 11:00 on a balmy Wednesday night there’s still action in a tiny stretch of Agnes Street in Detroit’s historic West Village. Doors to the tony Craft Work restaurant are propped open. Although patrons have mostly trickled out, the light from the inside glows over a sleek bar and stylish tables that […]
Latawn Crocker lives in Southfield, works in Detroit and hungers to come back and live in the city. With that in mind, he and his family came to the 10th Grandmont-Rosedale open house in search of a new home on the city’s northwest side. “Both my wife and I were raised in the city and […]
When Ethan Dunn became president of the newly established Woodward Village neighborhood this month, he brought with him a lifetime of memories and a hope for a reality television series to bring national attention to his turf. “This is a neighborhood with a whole lot of charm and beauty,” says Dunn, 34, a partner with […]
Marsha Battle Philpot (aka Marsha Music) is waging a one-woman crusade to reconcile the old and new Detroit. The entertaining and outspoken writer, often attired in brightly colored turbans, tall knitted hats and leather bowlers, creates a commanding presence, particularly when accompanied by her talented artist and husband David Philpot. These Lafayette Park residents stand […]
A transformative movement is underway along Detroit’s Eight Mile corridor, where imaginative civic organizations, block clubs and neighbors are working side-by-side to restore its neighborhoods. What began with the work of a few has mushroomed into commitment of many. Rooted on improving neighborhood life, an army of neighbors have united to plant an urban garden here […]
Fatherhood is the focus of an initiative in Detroit started by the group 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit with support from Focus: HOPE. The “Extraordinary Fathers Academy of Detroit at Focus Hope” is looking to strengthen families by empowering fathers with tangible skills. According to information from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National […]