In a meeting a Detroit representative called “historic,” a Detroit neighborhood took a new step toward having a big voice in the city’s future in terms of strategy, development and investment. The Rosa Parks Clairmount meeting – which drew more than 150 residents – is an example of how the new Community Benefits Ordinance (Proposal […]
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. Last October, during minority business month, we invited our readers to meet them inside our Small Shops series sponsored by Comcast Business. We were proud to shine an oft-needed […]
The city of Detroit says it is committed to getting a handle on a rental housing market mess caused by decades of lax oversight, and will step up the use of a 30-year-old law requiring landlords to have their rental homes inspected and registered with the city. If the city follows through, it could produce large-scale […]
Whenever there is an emergency, cities including Detroit depend on its first responders to help, and the recent service of the Detroit Fire Department during a massive Detroit Department of Transportation blaze is an example of how fast action can save lives and equipment. On the morning of Jan. 13, a sizable fire broke out […]
It all starts with documentation. From driving to voting, or even showing up for orientation to start work, just about every legal privilege and opportunity requires proof of who we are. Those without (documentation) are forced to live in the shadows, without the resources the majority of Detroiters are accustomed to. Now, thanks to a […]
The Artic blast has hit the Detroit area and it looks like it’s going to stay a while. With the National Weather Service predictions of frigid and below zero weather tonight and over the weekend it’s important that people plan ahead to seek and stay warm. Wayne County communities have opened “warming centers” for during […]
One vacant Detroit property is among the city’s newest turnaround symbols. The long-empty Treymore Apartments, located at 457 Brainard, will soon provide affordable housing in Midtown, one of the community’s most popular, and increasingly costly, residential areas. A $3.5 million contribution of HOME city funds helped restore the property, adding another stake in Mayor Mike […]
At one point, the searches became so frequent young Benny Napoleon removed a car seat, so officers didn’t have to bother yanking it loose when they stopped him to look for guns or drugs. It was the early 1970s and Detroit Police STRESS (Stop the Robberies, Enjoy Safe Streets) units, which would soon be disbanded […]
Entrepreneurs have long been the backbone of strong communities, neighborhoods and our economy. They provide jobs, goods and services, and economic reinvestment into sometimes overlooked areas. More importantly, they serve as examples of success that others can use as inspiration and a template for their professional paths. For minorities, it is often an unspoken option […]
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 […]