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 […]
by Carrie Budzinski Here is LittleGuide Detroit’s guide to everything from FREE things to do in Detroit this weekend. Thursday, June 28: Get into the Rhythm at Eliza Howell Park’s African Drum and Dance in the Park. Friday, June 29: Grab a camping chair or spread your blanket on the lawn and enjoy Bolt @ […]
Setting sail can help set local students up for the future. At 5:30 p.m. July 11 a cruise on the Diamond Belle will double as a fundraiser to support seniors at nearby Martin Luther King High School. “Sailing for Scholarships,” a two-hour tour of the river hosted by Rivertown Detroit, will generate money to help […]
Belle Isle will be packed with more than swimmers, joggers, bike riders, picnickers and hikers when nearly 40,000 students, 1,600 volunteers and 360 community partners head to the island for Metro Detroit Youth Day. The 36th annual youth-centric event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 on Belle Isle’s athletic […]
There is a lot happening in Detroit’s neighborhoods, much of which many don’t get to see. The City of Detroit and ARISE Detroit! are working together to fix that. They are partnering for a free one-day Neighborhood Film Festival, spotlighting people and organizations working to improve the city’s neighborhoods. The festival will feature three short […]
Cabrini Clinic hopes to grow its services for low-income patients under new Mercy Primary Care Center (MPCC) management. The Trinity Health owned and operated health center has signed an operating agreement to immediately begin to manage Cabrini Clinic. Located in Corktown, the clinic is one of the oldest free health clinics in the United States […]
by Carrie Budzinski There are always fun family-friendly things to do in Detroit on the weekend from River Days to getting ready for the fireworks on Monday, June 25. Here are suggestions from LittleGuide Detroit. Friday, June 22 & Sunday, June 24: Get ready to have fun on land and water this weekend at GM […]
Being in the business of marriage doesn’t mean one has to be married. That’s the case for Lori LeeAnne Conerly, 24, and her shop LeeAnne’s Luxury Bridal Boutique, 18724 Grand River Ave. in the Grandmont Rosedale area. Although it hasn’t yet completed a full year in business, the store has won praise for its customer […]
Ten Detroit schools now have a new goal that will help them improve their education. Those schools – six Detroit Public Schools and four charter schools – will be part of the GOAL Line (which stands for Get on and Learn). It’s a pilot bus loop in Northwest Detroit that will allow families living in […]
The City of Detroit has launched community engagement plan that it hopes will results in sustainable actions to improve the quality of life, provide greater economic opportunities, protect public health, and address climate impacts in the city. The City is not going it alone. It is committed to taking input from at least 7,000 Detroiters […]