What happens when you combine a great location with a great mission? You preserve a part of Detroit while adding to its educational, social and wellness efforts. Matrix Human Services recently opened the doors to its new Head Start Center in Detroit’s historic Spirit of Hope Church, located at the corner of Martin Luther King, […]
The Detroit Department of Transportation is expanding – again. And the new routes should make travel somewhat easier for city residents. Starting this Saturday, DDOT customers will see a series of service improvements that represent the final phase of a larger planned service expansion announced by Mayor Mike Duggan last summer. Since September of last […]
Detroit has never looked better. Flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and the grass has turned green. It’s clear that Mother Nature is at work. That means it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy activities that celebrate the environment through a variety of Earth Day events. Check out outdoor crafts, a big […]
With the opening of Greenfield Village, spring blooms along hiking trails and beautiful biking paths, there are lots of fun, family-friendly activities to keep your tots, tweens and teens active throughout Detroit and areas nearby. Try out a new play. Check out the eggs at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Or head over to Greenfield Village to take a walk […]
Doing good is wonderful any day of the year, but it is especially important this week if you are of the Christian faith. That’s exactly why New Life Family Church goes big when it does a big event and focuses on “Doing Good On Friday.” On Friday, the church is offering free gas and free […]
With so much media focus on Detroit – its revitalization, its growth and its history – there is ample opportunity for the city and its stories to be misunderstood. But one group is hoping to clarify, amplify and highlight Detroit’s true stories. The National Black Public Relations Society – Detroit Chapter announces their 2017 PR […]
Looking for a ride? The City of Detroit has got a deal for residents with the Detroit ID in a new partnership that will give ID holders up to $25 in credits and more. Lyft, a ride-sharing service, is joining more than 100 other businesses providing city services and benefits to Detroit ID holders. In a […]
Who cares about a bunch of refugees? A lot of people, maybe more than you expected. Recently, several Muslim, Christian, and community groups came together to form a faith-based group called “Neighbors Building Bridges.” Its goal is to protect the human rights and freedoms of refugees who have come to the United States seeking safety […]
For every Detroit teen that dreamed of being Cinderella or Beyonce in a ball gown, a Wayne County Commissioner wants to make that dream come true for the 10th year in a row. Alisha Bell, a second-generation commissioner, will host her annual Belle of the Ball event from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the […]
A dramatic new partnership between the city of Detroit, four foundations, The Platform and Century Partners will bring $4 million in investment and redevelopment of more than 300 parcels within the beloved Fitzgerald neighborhood. Officials who announced the partnership Wednesday said “Fitzgerald Forward” as the plan is known will be one of the largest neighborhood […]