Reopening the economy is on the mind of many. We've seen the online memes and astroturfed protests over the past week of people yelling in Lansing about Governor Gretchen Whitmer, fertilizer and the need for hair care. But, despite what Donald Trump rambles on about
It’s easy to drive right by the non-descript building in Vreeland, Michigan, you might even miss the sign that reads, “Ford.” Until a few weeks ago, the facility was idled, like most all North American automotive operations, due to efforts to control the coronavirus pandemic.
Formed in 2009 by the Detroit City Council, the Detroit Grocery Coalition is an organization created by the Detroit Food Policy Council and is committed to ensuring the development and maintenance of a sustainable and equitable food system for the city of Detroit. Amid the
Amid a time when many parents and their children may be looking for some creative way to spend time isolating and social distancing, Detroit parks have come to the rescue in the form of a new coloring book series. Make sure you check back, new
Hanging over the Detroit Industry Murals— perhaps the piece of art that best represents Detroit during the 20th century— located in the Detroit Institute to Arts, unquestionably one of the most important art museums in the U.S., is a quote etched in stone. “Ars longa, vita
[caption id="attachment_34193" align="alignright" width="179"] FORD PRODUCING PAPR DESIGN TO HELP PROTECT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE FRONT LINES FIGHTING COVID-19. PHOTO FORD[/caption] It’s been nearly 80 years since Detroit automakers set aside their traditional rivalry, joining forces to transform their factories for war production as part
The ongoing quarantine and social distancing measures brought about by COVID-19 have put a hold on many planned activities, but that did not stop The Detroit River Coalition from pushing forward to honor Earth Day in a unique way. Enter "eEarth Day," an online activity
Let's face it - we need some sort of invigorating experiences during this time. And while we're maintaining our social distance, we also have to keep our brains on the move and make the most of the situation that we're in currently. That is why we've
Hyundai Motor America announced that the city of Detroit Department of Health would receive a $100,000 grant and 10,000 test kits to be used in the fight against the ongoing spread of COVID-19. The move from the automaker comes as an expansion of its support
For the Small Business owners who missed out on the first round of TechTown Detroit's Stabilization Grants, you're in luck. There's another round coming your way. The TechTown Stabilization Fund has expanded its craft reach, and "aims to support the businesses most often left out of
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