Model D

27/01/2025

“I engage with small businesses regularly and see their optimism firsthand—the survey results only reinforce this positive outlook for 2025,” said Jamie Faber, Business Banking Market Manager in Detroit. “It's inspiring to witness their resilience and determination to overcome challenges, whether it's through innovative funding strategies or ambitious hiring plans. These business leaders are not just surviving; they're setting the stage for a year of growth and success.” Read more below.

26/01/2025

Here’s how new policy could affect Detroit, and Michigan. Read more below.

23/01/2025

Housing prices in Michigan are expected to increase by 3 to 5% this year. Want to know more? Talk to the women in the industry. Learn more below.

WSDI - Women's Sustainable Development Initiative
Cynthia Morfin
Realcomp II Ltd.

22/01/2025

A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships. Learn more below.

Explore Brighton Howell Area, MI

In Howell, Michigan, collaboration has been key to community vitality and economic success

22/01/2025

"This is a movement, not a moment"
"This is really an opportunity for us to decide not just what we do together, but how we do this work together, and to interrupt current ways of being and doing."

The Region O Regional Housing Partnership brings together numerous stakeholders and experts from across Detroit to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle housing challenges.

20/01/2025

“Across the board, the City of Detroit Government is working to be forward thinking, open to technology driven solutions, and collaborative with innovators,” says Justin Onwenu, Detroit’s Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity. “We’re excited by the possibilities that may come from this, particularly for current and future Detroit technology companies.” Learn more below.

20/01/2025

Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes. Learn more below.

Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.

17/01/2025

Why are streets numbered the way they are? Find out below. DETROITography

17/01/2025

A new community mapping project in looks to track diagnoses of a chronic skin condition among Black Detroiters — and also whether there are disparities in treatment for them. Learn more below.

15/01/2025

Here are a few of the innovative solutions being implemented or proposed to better address the big problem of homelessness in the city. Learn more below.

Here are a few of the innovative solutions being implemented or proposed to better address the big problem of homelessness in the city.

13/01/2025

“Build Institute is like a real family to me and my journey. They’ve been there with me along my journey and have given support I can tap into anytime. I tell folks all the time if they're looking to do anything or something like that, please type in Build Institute.” Learn more below.

11/01/2025

“I would go to support groups, but no one looked like me,” says Camille Proctor. She eventually founded The Color of Autism Foundation to end the stigma of autism among communities of color and create a better understanding of autism and autism services for families. Learn more below.

The Color of Autism Foundation aims to end the stigma of autism among communities of color by providing accessible resources tailored to specific cultural needs.

08/01/2025

Even as Detroit hip-hop artists like Babyface Ray, 42 Dugg, and Skilla Baby have evolved into the new faces of its hip-hop scene, the presence of its stars from yesteryear have remained. Throughout 2024, the city of Detroit honored the legacies of several of Detroit hip-hop's most important participants. Read more below.

05/01/2025

From school science programming to park revitalization efforts, we talked to local residents about how equity-related efforts in parks have impacted their lives and communities. Learn more below.

Sidewalk Detroit

From school science programming to park revitalization efforts, we talked to local residents about how equity-related efforts in parks have impacted their lives and communities.

02/01/2025

First Independent Bank has won a new opportunity that supports local taxpayers and opens doors for future growth of the bank. Learn more below.

31/12/2024

We interviewed several about what caused them to become homeless, the varying forms homelessness takes, and what services the city's unhoused need. Learn more below.

We interviewed several Detroiters about what caused them to become homeless, the varying forms homelessness takes, and what services the city's unhoused need.

27/12/2024

"I appreciate when people don't sensationalize my identity. I prefer it when people focus on my art. I do a lot of things for the trans community within my community, but I prefer that my identity only be referenced when it's necessary." Read more below.

27/12/2024

Federal dollars, state initiatives, community partnerships, and a normalization of seeking and receiving behavioral health care have positioned Michigan’s community mental health agencies to do even more good work in 2025. Read more below.

Federal dollars, state initiatives, community partnerships, and a normalization of seeking and receiving behavioral health care have positioned Michigan’s community mental health agencies to do even more good work in 2025.