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Trail Challenge offers prizes for visiting all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Since 2023, hundreds of Metro Detroiters have participated in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' Trail Challenge, which incentivizes participants to visit all 13 Metroparks across five Southeastern Michigan counties.
Pints for the Planet: Griffin Claw saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint
Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
From 3D-printed homes to “pocket neighborhood”: New approaches to affordable housing in Metro Detroit
Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.
In Photos: Detroit’s Thanksgiving Parade 2025
Happy Thanksgiving! Let's look back on this years parade, one of the city's beloved traditions.
Volunteers of America Michigan’s mission made possible by social enterprise thrift stores; support from IFF
Sometimes nonprofits need help to fulfill their mission of helping others within their communities. For Volunteers of America Michigan, when costly necessary roof repairs and upgraded lighting arose, they found a supportive partner in IFF. The community development financial institution that has provided millions of dollars of loans to five of the VOA Michigan thrift stores.
Shop Small, Shine Bright: How Downtown Farmington businesses bring heart to the holidays
Downtown Farmington’s holiday season thrives on the energy of its local small businesses, where shop owners, families, and visiting loved ones keep holiday traditions alive.
Initiatives seek to connect Metro Detroit parks via trails and greenways
Multiple efforts across the Metro Detroit area are creating non-motorized paths connecting the region's many parks.
Facility dogs provide helping paws addressing mental health concerns among Metro Detroit schools
In partnership with Canines for Change and Priority Health, Priority Pups have been introduced in three Metro Detroit schools to help support mental health, teach responsibility and symbolize caring relationships.
Kazkara maps the story of coffee from Latin America to Hazel Park
Pedro and Valeria Suing co-founded Kazkara Coffee Roasters in Canada and found their way to Hazel Park after collaborating with DTROITR coffee. The neighborhood spot shines a light on local artists and offers authentic cafe classics with a Latin twist.
Trail Challenge offers prizes for visiting all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Since 2023, hundreds of Metro Detroiters have participated in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' Trail Challenge, which incentivizes participants to visit all 13 Metroparks across five Southeastern Michigan counties.
Pints for the Planet: Griffin Claw saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint
Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
From 3D-printed homes to “pocket neighborhood”: New approaches to affordable housing in Metro Detroit
Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.
In Photos: Detroit’s Thanksgiving Parade 2025
Happy Thanksgiving! Let's look back on this years parade, one of the city's beloved traditions.
Volunteers of America Michigan’s mission made possible by social enterprise thrift stores; support from IFF
Sometimes nonprofits need help to fulfill their mission of helping others within their communities. For Volunteers of America Michigan, when costly necessary roof repairs and upgraded lighting arose, they found a supportive partner in IFF. The community development financial institution that has provided millions of dollars of loans to five of the VOA Michigan thrift stores.
Shop Small, Shine Bright: How Downtown Farmington businesses bring heart to the holidays
Downtown Farmington’s holiday season thrives on the energy of its local small businesses, where shop owners, families, and visiting loved ones keep holiday traditions alive.
Initiatives seek to connect Metro Detroit parks via trails and greenways
Multiple efforts across the Metro Detroit area are creating non-motorized paths connecting the region's many parks.
Facility dogs provide helping paws addressing mental health concerns among Metro Detroit schools
In partnership with Canines for Change and Priority Health, Priority Pups have been introduced in three Metro Detroit schools to help support mental health, teach responsibility and symbolize caring relationships.
Kazkara maps the story of coffee from Latin America to Hazel Park
Pedro and Valeria Suing co-founded Kazkara Coffee Roasters in Canada and found their way to Hazel Park after collaborating with DTROITR coffee. The neighborhood spot shines a light on local artists and offers authentic cafe classics with a Latin twist.
