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The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting Rise Together, a socially distant event on Sept. 23, Oct. 21, and Nov. 18.
10 things to do in person or online this fall in Detroit

From inspirational talks to outdoor karaoke, there's still plenty to do, online and safely in person, in Detroit this fall.

UM Dearborn. Photo by Doug Coombe.
UM-Dearborn, HFC creates hybrid plan to keep commuter populations safe this semester

The University of Michigan-Dearborn and Henry Ford College (HFC) have adapted their plans for the upcoming semester to offer mostly remote learning.

Members of the Royal Oak Multicultural Parents Association meet via Zoom.
Royal Oak parents work to promote diversity and inclusion in Royal Oak Schools

Established in 2017, ROMPA has been working to improve three main focus areas — a complete and culturally competent curriculum for all levels, racial disparities in academic achievement and discipline, and diverse staff.

8 Mile and Woodward. Photo by Nick Hagen.
Detroit and Ferndale face needs of homeless as they look to improve 8 Mile and Woodward

As local governments of Ferndale and Detroit team up to improve the 8 Mile and Woodward area, homeless people who stay there weigh in on what that future looks like.

Rochester Riders meet on Zoom.
Rochester Riders fight to improve local transit, opt-in to SMART

Bringing public transit to Rochester area will greatly benefit the community in terms of access, the environment, and personal economic payoff, activists say.

Edward Pruett. Courtesy photo.
Westland pastor Edward Pruett challenges injustice with movement for “A Better Westland”

Pastor Edward Pruett has been examining and exposing systemic racism and injustice within his city in hopes of creating concrete change.

Photo by David Lewinski
TRU hosts virtual town hall on Detroit public transit during COVID-19 with DDOT, SMART

People from across Detroit and the Metro area tuned in to learn more about how transit leaders plan to keep their buses, drivers and riders safe during the pandemic.

10 things to do this summer in Detroit

While the pandemic has put some of our favorite seasonal activities on hold, summer in Detroit isn’t canceled — we rounded up some of the best virtual and in-person events (with proper physical distancing of course) to add to your bucket list.

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