They say plant a seed and things will start to blossom. That’s exactly what Barb and Joe Matney did in their Warrendale neighborhood. The far west section of Detroit that lies only four blocks from the border of Dearborn has not been the safest place in years past. Abandoned houses on many blocks didn’t help, […]
If you have been on some DDOT buses lately you probably know some of them are getting pretty long in the tooth. The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is working to fix that. It has added of 100 new buses over past three years and is putting another 20 on the road over the next […]
Research shows students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are more likely to go on to college. But millions of students eligible for financial aid do not fill out the FAFSA – leaving billions of dollars on the table and their potential unfulfilled.In partnership with the National College Access Network, the Kresge […]
If you haven’t been to see “Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo” you’ve missed something spectacular. If you have seen them, we bet you’ll come back to again and again to ooh and aah and get in the holiday spirit. You can help the display be named the Best Zoo Lights in the US by USA […]
If you’ve watched Jerry Seinfeld’s web series, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” you’ve listened to some pretty interesting, and sometimes quirky, stories as Seinfeld and his guest take a ride in a cool car and have hilarious, and sometimes insightful conversations – all while going to get coffee. Ever open to new ideas, the Michigan […]
A Detroit art venue is taking sign language to another level. Using the theme of leadership campaigns and propaganda, DMJ Studio will host “Posters On Politics,” an exhibition of almost 100 pieces of social messaging and statements from throughout the world, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 314 East Baltimore, Saturday Nov. 4. Featuring […]
The Wayne County Department of Health, Veterans and Community Wellness (HVCW) confirmed a case of Hepatitis A in a local restaurant worker, according to an announcement released by the department tonight. The individual, employed at Champs Rotisserie and Spirits located at 20515 Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods, is not currently working and is receiving medical […]
There are lots of great shops popping up all over Detroit and beginning this month holiday shoppers will be able to find more of them in one place at the Downtown Detroit Markets. The temporary markets, open from mid-November to early January, will feature a variety of gift-worthy items from jewelry, clothing and custom treats […]
Detroit Economic Development Growth Corporation (DEGC) just announced that it is resuming its search for a new president and CEO. Why? Arthur Jemison, who currently serves as director of housing and revitalization for the City of Detroit, regretfully informed the DEGC board that he will be unable to accept its offer, according to a DEGC […]
The devil has gone down in Detroit. For the third straight year the city had a record low Angels’ Night fires during the last three days of October. This year there were 54 fires, the second lowest number of fires in Angels’ Night history. The news is go good Mayor Mike Duggan, Police Chief James […]