Lamentations for a senseless act

Lamentations for a senseless act

On December 31, 2019, the year 2020 seemed hopeful, dreamlike, full of rare possibilities. A clean slate, unblemished by human hands. It was a future yet unwritten –– over there, in the abstract. But once 2020 was here and the world went from real to surreal, and now oddly cubist, it’s hard to see past […]

DEGC to resume search for new president & CEO, Jemison declines post

DEGC to resume search for new president & CEO, Jemison declines post

Detroit Economic Development Growth Corporation (DEGC) just announced that it is resuming its search for a new president and CEO. Why? Arthur Jemison, who currently serves as director of housing and revitalization for the City of Detroit, regretfully informed the DEGC board that he will be unable to accept its offer, according to a DEGC […]

New ads drive home need for strong regional transit in Southeast Michigan to create jobs, improve quality of life

New ads drive home need for strong regional transit in Southeast Michigan to create jobs, improve quality of life

There is no question we need a regional transportation system is Southeast Michigan. It will create jobs. It will help keep and attract talent.  It will give us the same competitive advantage enjoyed by other major cities and regions that see more economic development because they have a strong transportation system. To drive those points home, the Detroit […]

UAW-Ford’s $100,000 check helps give east side kids a place to learn and play

UAW-Ford’s $100,000 check helps give east side kids a place to learn and play

Louise Ogadinma spent much of her childhood in west side Detroit community centers. After school in her neighborhood, there was no shortage of places where she and her friends could go to spend time enjoying extracurricular activities. Now a mother in her 20s, Ogadinma is concerned other Detroit youth don’t have the opportunities she had. […]