There are comic book characters with traits like real human mental and physical health conditions as traits, but not many use disabilities, disorders or gender identity as super powers. A Detroit publishing company’s new comic, The Xtras: Forces of Courage and Change, uses heroes to help reduce society’s stigmas. The idea by Eunice Howard inspired […]
When staring at humanity’s darkest hours, it is easy to become so blinded by disgust that we forget to honor the beauty that was lost to it. On March 20, the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus will fix that when it hosts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), which will play music from Jewish composers […]
The annual Comerica Java & Jazz: A Coffee House Series returns to the Detroit Public Library, Clara Stanton Jones Friends Auditorium beginning March 20. Comerica Bank and the Detroit Public Library invite the community to spend Tuesday nights listening to the comforting sounds of Detroit jazz as they host unique artists and ensembles for the […]
Having a child in the hospital is a nightmare for parents. Being in the hospital is frightening, often painful and sometimes boring for the kids. On top of that, for many young people the hospital stays are long and keep them away from school and leave few non-scary outlets for their imagination. They need an escape, […]
Detroit is a family-friendly place, but not enough people know it. So says Kerry Doman, who has just launched a new project called LittleGuide Detroit, which lets parents know about the kid-friendly things going on in metro Detroit. The idea stems from her own experience as a new mom to a now 18-month-old. Doman has lived downtown […]
The City of Detroit has established a $250 million multifamily affordable housing fund to preserve 10,000 affordable housing units and build 2,000 more. Called the Affordable Housing Leverage Fund, it will be comprised of $50 million in grant funds, $150 million of low-interest borrowing, and $50 million in public funds from expected federal and city […]
The Detroit City Chess Club came home with trophies, medals and championships, last week in the Midwest Regional Chess Championships at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Coached by Kevin Fite, the upper grades team, made up of junior high and high school students, won the Junior High and High School championships, beating out teams in nine […]
The Detroit Lions are getting ready to roar into the sixth annual Taste of the Lions at Ford Field. The strolling food and wine event on Wednesday May 16 will feature dozens of Metro Detroit’s top restaurants and an opportunity to meet the 2018 Detroit Lions, along with coaches and Lions Legends. Local chefs will […]
What does it feel like to be homeless on the streets of Detroit? Many a well-intentioned citizen talks about the tragedy … often sipping wine by a fire inside a home shielded from the elements without any real idea of what it’s like to live on the streets. Action, not words, is needed. There are […]
Beacon Park is where it’s at in March. This month the heated tent has been transformed into 10,000 sq. ft. sports bar, an Irish pub and a family-friendly Easter headquarters. The events are free. Food and beverage choices will be available for purchase. Highlights include a March Madness ticket giveaway and Tigers Opening Day Tailgate […]