Belle Isle is called the jewel of Detroit for many reasons. Offering Detroiters an incredible outdoor space just minutes from downtown, from the aquarium to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, one can spend hours indoors and outdoors. But, the island's nickname can also come from
Spring has officially sprung in Detroit! Our windows are down and radios blaring during our re-instated commutes, purple crocuses are peeking out through the budding grass, and iced coffee whets the palate once again. Though the temperature continues to fluctuate back and forth, many of us are
Success rarely comes easy. Under normal circumstances, success takes years of work, determination, and a special something that’s different for each of us. During a year like this past one, that has knocked us each down in its own way, reaching our goals has been
It is a truth universally acknowledged that food doesn’t have to look perfect to taste delicious. The smashed remains of an apple pie, Grandma’s crumbling meatloaf, the classic green bean casserole at Thanksgiving dinner. Well, at least the first two. The question is though if
As part of a webinar series focused on solar development and planning in communities throughout Michigan, The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy [EGLE)] and the Graham Sustainability Institute at the University of Michigan talked about how to better incorporate solar energy into
2020 was a time of change for the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit [MOCAD], as the museum worked to heighten its commitment to social responsibility. The latest individual to join MOCAD's board, Detroit native dream hampton, brings with her a career that spans film, politics,
Before COVID-19 and the lockdowns that followed, Detroit had a slew of high-profile development projects well underway, from the long-awaited Hudson's Site to the historic Michigan Central Station redevelopment and the Gordie Howe Bridge being built just down the road. With many locked down, at
St. Patrick’s Day is somehow approaching fast, even though it feels as if March 2020 was only a few weeks ago. The pandemic’s resolution seems to be just around the corner now, however, even though the approaching lucky holiday is met once again with canceled
Governor Gretchen Whitmer made two big announcements to the vaccine drive in Michigan on Friday, March 12, that aim to vastly speed up the vaccination process for many Michiganders. In Detroit, an eight-week mass vaccination site was announced to be opening inside Ford Field, while
The conversation around America’s Black history seems to grow by the day. The recent Black History Month, 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests, and the momentum perpetuated by social media behind Black authors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and artists seemed to put a spotlight on a topic
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