We are currently experiencing a double pandemic of a deadly virus and the disease of racism on Black communities across our nation. Trayvon Martin. Eric Garner. Mike Brown. Sandra Bland. Philando Castile. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. George Floyd. These are a few names of Black Americans that have died by the hands of law enforcement […]
While many Michigan’s urban cities’ economic recovery programs have gained momentum, there is concern those efforts may not be moving fast enough or are far enough along. Visibility is often a problem. Investors, entrepreneurs, community leaders, developers, builders and other critical stakeholders need to “see” incentives, in order to “seize” them, according to development experts […]
Detroit is known for its scores of famous residents. Sports legends like Ty Cobb and Joe Louis to titans of the automotive industry to music legends and Motown greats have put us on the map. But many artists have left their mark on the city as well. Hubert Massey, a master of frescoes, is one. […]
Sometimes the big disappointments that shatter a dream turn into life’s biggest opportunities. That’s what happened to Danielle Hughes. Like many kids fresh out of college, Hughes leapt at the chance to take that first big job. She completed her studies at the University of Georgia and in January of 2015 and moved to Dothan, […]
Fashion Savvy blogger Tamela Tatum loves vintage. Her desire to collect the stylish coats and handbags of yore is so strong that on a recent trip to Lansing to visit a client, Tatum vowed to hit every Salvation Army and thrift shop on the two-hour trip from Detroit. The 41-year-old fashionista is the founder of […]
Join the most meatless meet-up in the city. “V313,” a gathering described as “Detroit’s Premier Vegan Celebration,” is set to kick off from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 8 inside Eastern Market Shed No. 5. Featuring music, comedy, games and other activities, the event invites metro Detroiters interested in exploring, or already participating in, […]
“We’ve got more strengths than we do weaknesses, the challenge is we’ve got to come together.” Rodrick Miller, President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation We uncovered one key piece of information about Detroit Wednesday during the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2016 Policy Conference: This city is loud and proud. Why is this […]
When John Hope Bryant looks around Detroit, he sees the city has all of the elements it needs to be successful: Its location is outstanding. It has strong small businesses. It has stable leadership. The only thing missing? Energy. Inspiration. Drive. The power of long-term vision. Leaders here have spent so much time getting the […]
In Detroit, it is easy to fall in love … with a piece of property. And that’s exactly what happened at first for John Vermiglio and Josef Giacomino, two Millennial transplants by way of Chicago and Wisconsin. These chefs wanted their own restaurant. The coveted Ye Old Butcher Shop spot had opened up. So, like […]
Detroit, like many cities, has its share of friends and foes. There are plenty of companies that deserve to hang their collective heads in shame for polluting, dumping and plain-old ignoring the city’s natural resources and long-standing architectural gems. But then there are the heroes. The companies, business owners and employees who are trying to […]