Growth in key areas of Detroit – including the District Detroit, Gordie Howe International Bridge and the Henry Ford Health System’s new cancer center – is spurring Comerica Bank to open new locations, relocate offices and sell space to make way for a growing city, officials said. Comerica Bank officials also noted that they see […]
In Detroit, a city where cars rule and transportation issues are paramount, having a well-oiled transportation system is essential to everyone’s quality of life. To that end, the city of Detroit under Mayor Mike Duggan has worked over the past few years to update and expand its bus services. Starting Monday, Detroiters will be seeing […]
Imagine what could happen in the city of Detroit if its residents had up to $80 million more to spend? Having this much more money in the community could be a game changer. That is why a new partnership between Mayor Mike Duggan, the Accounting Aid Society (AAS), the IRS, United Way for Southeastern Michigan […]
What makes a city memorable? Certainly, it is its green spaces, architecture, business community and non-profit sector. But, first and foremost, it is its people. So when the Kresge Foundation thinks about selecting its next Eminent Artist, it takes into consideration what that person has brought to his or her city – about how that […]
Winifred “Winnie” R. Williams, 70, cares for her 95-year-old mother every day. As an only child, she’s very protective of her mom, and access to fresh fruits, vegetables and lean protein is a must in their household. The retired Chrysler supervisor is also giving back by volunteering at Project Healthy Community (PHC), which operates a […]
Heather Buchanan is on a crusade to restore a lost part of the history of World War I – the role a group of African-American jazz musicians played in winning that war. It’s called The Remembrance Project a digital, print and musical centennial tribute to Lt. James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters Regimental Band […]
Gentrification. Argh, the very sound of the word evokes a visceral sensation in my gut. It seems to be the topic du jour among Detroit’s civically engaged minority. Meanwhile, the masses are dealing with real life issues like unemployment, illiteracy, foreclosure, lack of public transportation, water shut offs, violent crime and poverty in all its […]
Barbara Jean Jones has lived in her home for more than 50 years. She bought her home with her late husband James and together they raised four children. She lived in her home when she lost her husband and when she lost her son, a police officer, to an untimely death. Her house is filled […]
Detroit’s wide assortment of small businesses are nothing, if not unique. From apparel shops and bakeries to car detailers, coffee shops and art galleries, our independently-owned businesses stand apart from cookie-cutter operations. Detroit’s small businesses add character to our street corners, strengthen our local culture and help build connections between us all. There’s something inspirational […]
COMMENTARY I was sitting there waiting for the press conference to begin when my cell rang. It was our photojournalist. His car broke down and he couldn’t get to the event. Funny thing. The press conference was about the need for regional transit. If we had it, he could have hopped on public transit and […]