Detroit firefighter takes on blight with deconstruction business
The fire-ravaged and neglected buildings encountered by Detroit firefighter Gary Ringer have become an unlikely source of inspiration.
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These 3 Detroit spaces are helping transform a strip of McNichols into a community hub
New community spaces have taken hold on the McNichols corridor in Fitzgerald and Bagley, including Neighborhood HomeBase, Detroit Parent Collective, and The Raw Space.
Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, where Detroit’s jazz legacy burns brightly
Baker's Keyboard Lounge has been a Detroit musical institution since the 1930s. And jazz lovers from around the world long to visit the venue and play on its stage.
Inside Marygrove College’s new direction: How it was saved and where it’s going
After years of financial challenges, Marygrove recently embarked on a new direction, embracing a cradle-to-career approach to education. But this reinvention wouldn't have been possible without a number of local partners.
Solar to the people: This Detroiter is making solar technology accessible to all
In 2015, Ali Dirul started a company that specializes in energy-oriented engineering solutions with a particular focus on solar power. And he takes special pride in making those resources useful and accessible to Detroiters.
Detroit’s new bike lanes have sparked controversy. What’s next?
Bike lanes have become a lively topic of debate in Detroit of late, with the city holding a series of community meetings to gather feedback on how best to go forward with them. Given all the complaints, how will the city respond?
Business leaders on Avenue of Fashion explore new era for the historic corridor
The Avenue of Fashion is back. With the renewed energy and interest along the strip, business leaders are thinking about how to harness that energy for long-term growth.
Reimagining McNichols: The multi-pronged effort to bring back a struggling commercial corridor
While McNichols and its surrounding communities in Live6 have gone through difficult economic times in recent years, things may be turning around as new investment, public and private, finds a foothold in the area.
What Michiganders need to know to stay on top of identity theft
With news of the breach at credit reporting agency Equifax, we decided to look into the identity theft threats people are facing in Michigan, which state organizations are protecting them, and what they can do to prevent or recover from a hack.
Partner Partner Content Science education: It’s not just for kids at the Michigan Science Center
STEM jobs are being touted as critically important in the U.S., which is one reason why the Michigan Science Center offers programs targeted at audiences of all ages.
