Daily bike rides to work and strolls to children’s events in Detroit’s Cultural Center are the norm for Joel Howrani Heeres’ family. The Woodbridge community residents wouldn’t have it any other way. “Ana will walk with our son Theo to the library for story time, or they’ll walk or bike to a nearby restaurant, and […]
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 […]
Day of the Dead: Southwest Detroiters celebrate ancestors with ancient tradition By E. B. Allen It was an eye-opening experience for Grisel Alfaro. Raised in a Puerto Rican family, she was familiar with the annual Día De Los Muertos– Day of the Dead – but her customs during the early November tradition were considerably understated. […]
It’s all about community. It’s all about helping people in the community interact with each other, share experiences, develop long-term relationships and work toward a common goal. It’s all about having a passion to see change in the community and listening to its voice. In the case of Vista Partnership it’s all about working with […]
Getting a breath of fresh air in polluted areas of Southwest Detroit could become a more real possibility. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) recently announced a move to get legislative approval in setting new sulfur dioxide limits for U.S. Steel’s Zug Island Boiler Houses. The new rule would also reduce sulfur dioxide at […]
Even 1,100 miles from Miami, Maricruz Moya felt right at home. Moya remembers arriving in Southwest Detroit with her parents at 9-years-old, almost instantly appreciating the Latino presence and Hispanic influence in one of the city’s most festive, lively districts. “Here, I was able to find the connection,” she recalls. “The cultural connection and the […]
New navigators emerge daily amidst explosive development opportunities that now characterize Detroit. But, there are few more formidable than Thomas Group Consulting Principals Buzz and Terence Thomas. Respected by corporate and community stakeholders alike, these native Detroiters are garnering increased recognition for their capacity to chart the course of community-minded development efforts throughout Detroit. With […]