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A volunteer puts away food at Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
Emergency food providers feel the crunch of rising costs amid inflation

As government assistance dwindles and food costs rise, nonprofit food providers are seeing a growing need for assistance in communities across Southeast Michigan. Here’s how they’re coping.  

Kiana Wenzell holds the audience captive at the "Building a Lasting Legacy" exhibit.
United by Design: Gucci Changemakers exhibit focused on young designers, social change

To celebrate the 12th annual Detroit Month of Design, we caught up with some of the creative forces from last weekend’s MOCAD exhibition to learn about the Gucci Changemakers — and how young designers are using art to make a difference from Detroit to Los Angeles.

Push to improve conditions for Michigan’s incarcerated prompts research, proposals for new facility

A 2019 Michigan study found that nearly half of incarcerated individuals were charged with a “divertable" offense. Now, a decades-long effort from researchers, lawmakers, corrections professionals, and families is making a case for improved conditions for inmates with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Could a new facility in Macomb make a difference?

5 up-and-coming Detroit entrepreneurs you should know

The owners of five Black-owned small businesses talk about how they’re blazing their own trails as entrepreneurs in the city — and what Black History Month means to them and their business.

Detroit’s hottest residential neighborhoods in 2022, according to realtors

From budget-friendly bungalows to sprawling historic colonials and luxury urban condos, those in the know say Detroit has something to offer almost every buyer on the market this year. Get their tips on what to look for. 

3 downtown placemaking projects recognized for improving their communities

Which downtown designs across the state are impressing the experts? The Michigan Downtown Association’s annual awards this year included several notable projects emphasizing the importance of placemaking and community building our downtown public spaces.

A billboard in Detroit advertises Automation Workz's cybersecurity bootcamp.
Meet the tech experts behind Detroit’s emerging cybersecurity industry

Last year, Michiganders lost over $83 million to cybercriminals. These Detroit tech entrepreneurs are working to thwart future attacks with democratized, equitable security solutions.

Friendship Cheer Program instructors Kathy Smith and Maria Streberger cheering with Gracie Trocino.
Voices of Youth: 3 Metro Detroit teens share their inspiring experiences with special needs program

For over two decades, Kids on the Go has been dedicated to serving children with special needs in the Grosse Pointe area. This year even a pandemic couldn't stop them from carrying out that mission.

Youth play soccer at a Ferndale Parks & Rec event.
Voices of Youth: Ferndale Parks & Rec teens open up about pandemic life and the coming school year

Life during the pandemic hasn't been easy, but these Ferndale Parks and Recreation volunteer youth are persevering as they anticipate a new school year.

Jennifer Guarino has worked in fashion manufacturing for 30 years and is now CEO and chair of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center in Detroit.
Detroit apparel manufacturers, nonprofits, and businesses partner to create centralized solution

ISAIC, in collaboration with the City of Detroit, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Pure Michigan Business Connect, Rock Family of Companies, and Empowerment Plan, is working to mobilize local apparel manufacturers to produce standardized PPE and automate the mass production of surgical masks.

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