Since mountain biking first caught on here about 30 years ago, infrastructure and a community of enthusiasts have sprung up to support the sport across Southeast Michigan.
Climate change is becoming an increasingly real issue for the Great Lakes states, but not every place in the region is facing the same risks from its impact. A new report finds that the area's large urban centers, including Metro Detroit, are now being confronted with significant climate challenges, but also stand to benefit from prudent investment in green infrastructure.
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Michigan three years ago created room for the industry to grow in the Great Lakes State, but there have been struggles and challenges at the local level for businesses in Metro Detroit.
After a multimillion-dollar river remediation effort, Detroit's RiverWalk is preparing to begin work on a new extrension on the city's east side.
Detroit nonprofits have adopted new strategies to reach communities during the pandemic.
COVID-19 has made their work more difficult, but these Detroit community development organizations are still doing their utmost to support elders during this difficult time.
For teens who love to perform, the pandemic hasn't been easy. But these Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit teens are finding ways to cope and look to the future.
Making music has been a source of inspiration during the pandemic for youth connected with the MSU Community Music School in Detroit.
In endeavoring to make derelict houses livable again, community development organizations are taking on an issue that's been a thorn in the city's side for decades.
These Ann Arbor teens have a lot to say about local politics, the recent primary, and the coming presidential election.
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