When Grand River is torn up, there is no doubt plenty of anger, cursing, and all sorts of aggravation from drivers. However, the people really inconvenienced are those whose business are blocked by the construction. Councilman James E. Tate Jr., who represents District 1, has a plan to help his constituents keep their businesses turning […]
Walk into Nicole Bien’ Aime’s new boutique on McNichols and you’ll see the most delightful use of color, style and bling in northwest Detroit. The Voluptuous Bien’ Aime Boutique at 19326 W McNichols has a giant, hot pink couch, sparkling sneakers and clothes to suit every size and function. The brightness isn’t limited to the […]
Develop Detroit will build or rehab or build 70 new homes in the North End and Grandmont-Rosedale neighborhoods. It is the first project of this type for the nonprofit real estate developer and is the first scaled, for-sale, new construction in the North End in decades. Homes built in Grandmont-Rosedale will be in partnership with […]
A west side community known for its attractive homes and support of small businesses is adding a creative community venue to its landscape. The Grand River Annex & Norwest Gallery of Art will welcome visitors to its grand opening at 19556 Grand River in Detroit from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Supported by […]
Larissa Carr sees the value of neighborhood job creation through a special lens. In December she’ll celebrate one year as a resident of Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale community, where she also works full-time promoting business opportunities, as manager of Grand River WorkPlace, through the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp. (GRDC). Carr supervises the popular “pop-up” storefronts that […]
Home on Detroit’s east side during a college break, Maggie DeSantis’ daughter made an announcement. Her community had begun to feel like it was a foreign place. “I’m not living here,” she said, “because the neighborhood is changing in a way I’m not comfortable with.” DeSantis, former head of the Eastside Community Network, immediately knew […]
For Victoria Roby the world of online retailing was beneficial. In her dining room, office, or anywhere she could flip open a laptop and reach cyberspace, she could serve loyal consumers of her natural hair, body and relaxation products. But it’s a new year and Roby’s ready to move her Natural Market business from […]
Latawn Crocker lives in Southfield, works in Detroit and hungers to come back and live in the city. With that in mind, he and his family came to the 10th Grandmont-Rosedale open house in search of a new home on the city’s northwest side. “Both my wife and I were raised in the city and […]