For Sandra Epps, founder of the Detroit Doll Show, a doll is more than just a toy you can play with and dress up. It is a reflection of beauty and value. Epps displays dolls in diverse variations in her show to uplift girls and women by showing them reflections of themselves. “The thing with […]
When you say “I’m going to get my nails done,” and you’re headed to the The TEN Nail Bar in Capitol Park, that’s an understatement. The TEN combines the traditional elements of getting a manicure and pedicure with a modernistic twist such as enjoying a glass of champagne in a comfortable atmosphere made to relax […]
Many people forget that along with being a fun source of creative expression dance is also a good workout and a way to build confidence. Tene Dismuke is not among those people. That’s what led her to found the House of Bastet. While she offers more traditional exercise programs like yoga and Zumba, the heart […]
For 21-year-old Shanel Dewalt cooking goes beyond cutting vegetables and mixing ingredients. This is how her mind finds peace and how she is reminded of her purpose. As the oldest of five siblings being raised in a single-parent household, the Detroit native realized she had to grow up at a very young age. When her […]
Walk in to an impeccably neat bungalow in the Bagley neighborhood and be greeted by Bernard Davis sitting by a card table with a cash box and a welcoming smile for all attending his estate sale. Good deals await. In the crowded arena of estate sale purveyors, where 50 to 100 sales crop up weekly […]
Small shops are the mainstay of our neighborhoods. Open the door and look inside and you will discover dreamers and doers who embody the spirit and energy of Detroit’s entrepreneurial class. We invite you to meet them inside our Small Shops series sponsored by Comcast Business. Throughout Minority Business Month, TheHUB will shine an oft-needed […]
An aroma of fresh bread and homemade pastries fills the walls of Sheila’s Bakery as a colorful, mouthwatering arrangement of cakes, flan and empanadas wait to be devoured. Located on Springwells Street in Southwest Detroit, the sweet treats of Sheila’s Bakery have attracted customers from all over the city and metro area for more than […]
Browse the isles of various specialty stores in and around Detroit and you’ll find Mason jars bearing a brand new, made in Detroit product, Mrs. Pruitt’s Cha Cha Gourmet Salsa. On testing days you’ll meet the purveyor, Linda K. Williams. As CEO of Fall Harvest Urban Farms LLC, she coordinates the purchase, manufacturing and distribution […]
For Victoria Roby the world of online retailing was beneficial. In her dining room, office, or anywhere she could flip open a laptop and reach cyberspace, she could serve loyal consumers of her natural hair, body and relaxation products. But it’s a new year and Roby’s ready to move her Natural Market business from […]
If you’ve ever had to choose between healthy eating and convenience, the Grubbable app might make your life a little easier. Think of it as your first stop to find the best restaurants connected to local farmers, businesses and nonprofits. The Grubbable app is designed to pair the user with eateries that use natural and […]