In an industrialized area like Metro Detroit, connecting communities to nature can be challenging. Friends of the Rouge are working on strategies to engage people with their local watershed and keep the river healthy for future generations.
“Seeing art in the community is just one way we hope people will connect with our collection,” says Julie McFarland, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Engagement at the DIA.
“The Vester Flats mixed-use project will provide new workforce housing that is much needed throughout the State of Michigan," says Walters Group CEO Matt Walters.
While music therapy comes in many shapes and sizes, the practice has the power to improve well-being and promote healing for people of all ages and abilities. Metro Detroit offers several music therapy programs and therapeutic music practices.
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month is midway through, the SASHA Center in Detroit will host a Denim Day event on April 30 to support and uplift sexual assault survivors.
“This is a turning point for Pontiac’s future,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “For decades, many have disinvested in Downtown Pontiac, limiting its potential. Now, we are unlocking the opportunity to attract businesses and bring new energy to our county seat.”
On March 31, the first K-9 officer and handler in Oak Park retired from the city's Department of Public Safety after eight years of tail-wagging dedication. Named after an Oak Park officer who died while on duty in 2008, K-9 Mase is renowned for his outstanding tracking abilities.
The many places of worship of Sterling Heights.
Earlier this month marked the beginning of the Lenten season, where many people across the metropolitan area indulge in what is known as Fish Fry Fridays. Metromode dives into some of the places people can enjoy and celebrate this tradition.
While Sterling Heights has grown mightily since its days as a bucolic farming community, there are remnants of its early history that still stand today.
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