Mayor Mike Duggan, city, state, and federal officials joined with developers to announce that the Michigan State Housing and Development Authority has awarded competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awards to five affordable housing developments in the City of Detroit. The announcement of the
The beauty of Michigan’s four seasons is found within fall foliage around the state. Although summer may be over, fall is one of the best times to enjoy the weather in Michigan. Throughout October and November, the state is painted with vibrant fall colors, causing
From spooky cookies to festive Rice Krispie Treats, whip up these quick and easy Halloween treats for your family to enjoy this season. We all know Halloween is going to look at little different this year, so why not make the most of it by trying
It’s October and it’s 2020. Talk about spooky. Whether you consider cemeteries scary, beautiful, or just downright off-limits, Detroit is home to plenty of graveyards that will give you quite the scare. As Halloween approaches, explore – if you dare – these 7 Detroit cemeteries that
Rice and beans for dinner, plain oatmeal, and a glass of freshly mixed powdered milk for breakfast. Some of us know what it is like to be on this diet, to live paycheck to paycheck, or to see $.89 in our bank account. But even
This past August, Amazon announced it would be working to construct a 3.8-million-square-foot distribution center on the former Michigan State Fairgrounds site in Detroit. With a history of hosting the Michigan State Fair for over a hundred years, the back story behind the long-unused fairgrounds
The interpretation of Detroit through each individual differs. Yet what all Detroiters have in common is the love and passion for their community. Detroit has gone through many changes over the years, Detroitisit has decided to take a closer look into individual perspectives on how the city has
Change is rarely ever an easy thing. But oftentimes change is necessary. It can move a community forward. It can introduce new laws. 2018 brought the legalization of cannabis to Michigan, so what might we expect from this new and uncertain industry in terms of
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan House Bills 4980-4985 and 5120 Monday afternoon to reform Michigan’s criminal expungement laws, making it easier for individuals with a criminal record to find employment. Dubbed the "Clean Slate" Legislation, perhaps the bill's largest takeaway is the change that allows
The interpretation of Detroit through each individual differs. What all Detroiters have in common is the love and passion for the community. As Detroit has gone through many changes over the years, Detroitisit has decided to take a closer look into individual perspectives of how the
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