Free street parking downtown through Christmas

Free street parking downtown through Christmas

Here’s some great news if you’re headed downtown to do your final shopping for Christmas. There’s free metered street parking anywhere in the city today through Christmas. “People are encouraged to use the opportunity to visit many of the unique businesses and attractions offered in neighborhoods across the city,” says the City of Detroit. If […]

Work of Rev. Dr. Eddie K. Edwards, founder of Joy of Jesus, showcased a U-M Bentley Legacy Library

Work of Rev. Dr. Eddie K. Edwards, founder of Joy of Jesus, showcased a U-M Bentley Legacy Library

The work of the late Rev. Dr. Eddie K. Edwards, founder the Joy of Jesus faith-based nonprofit organization in Detroit, is showcased at an exhibit at The University of Michigan Bentley Legacy Library, 1150 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor. The announcement of “A Fruitful Legacy Memorabilia Collection” was made by his widow, Dr. Mary Darlene Edwards, […]

Detroit’s Rivertown readies for improvements to waterfront

Detroit’s Rivertown readies for improvements to waterfront

These days Chip Rohde finds himself a little busier than usual. As spokesperson for the Rivertown Detroit Association, his job is keeping residents and businesses in neighborhoods adjacent to the city’s popular waterfront excited about investments, events and attractions there. While downtown areas, including what Rohde calls the “sliver on the river,” continue attracting revitalization, […]

U of D Jesuit students team up with Pistons’ Andre Drummond to adopt 42 Detroit families for Christmas

U of D Jesuit students team up with Pistons’ Andre Drummond to adopt 42 Detroit families for Christmas

Christmas will come a little early for 42 Detroit families adopted by students at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. The students will deliver gifts and food to the families on Dec. 14. It’s part of the school’s annual Focus:Hope Christmas Celebration, now in its 29th year. Beginning on Nov. 7 each […]

Detroit’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade named second best in the U.S.

Detroit’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade named second best in the U.S.

We know our America’s Thanksgiving Parade is spectacular, and now the whole country knows it. America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van was voted second in the Best Holiday Parade category in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice travel award contest. “Detroit has been hosting America’s Thanksgiving Parade (originally called the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade) since […]

Palmer Park to hold its annual old-fashioned WinterFest December 10

Palmer Park to hold its annual old-fashioned WinterFest December 10

The historic Log Cabin in Palmer Park will be the centerpiece for the annual WinterFest coming up on Sunday Dec. 10. The free family-friendly event runs from 2-5 p.m. and offers old-fashioned horse and carriage rides, hot cider, hot chocolate, holiday cookies, candy canes, music, arts and crafts, and, of course, a meeting with Mr. […]

Wayne State University to study ways to prevent frailty in older African Americans

Wayne State University to study ways to prevent frailty in older African Americans

You may know an older African American suffering from unintentional weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, and low physical activity. It may be your mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle or friend. No matter. It’s scary. Having two or more of these indicators increases their risk of early death or disability. The question is – how do […]