The Rocket Community Fund and City of Detroit announced a new public-private partnership last week to create more homeowners and increase access to financing for Detroit neighborhoods with an appraisal gap. Named the Rehabbed & Ready program, the joint $5 million investment paves the way
Earth Day is just around the corner, and for many of us, it's the perfect excuse to get outside and give some TLC back to our community and this fantastic city. If you’re looking to get involved in your neighborhood or contribute to the cleanup
With potholes, badly needed bridge repairs, and more, it's no wonder Michigan's infrastructure received a D+ rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers' most recent report on the state's infrastructure. While America as a whole has earned a C- from the same ranking body,
Welcome to a new episode of Detroit Is THIS, a podcast hosted by Ivana Kalafatic, founder of Detroitisit. The show follows thought leaders, community change agents, makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs as they share their personal and professional stories. Through these conversations, we’ll explore opportunities and solutions
All politics is local, or at least that’s what former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Tip O'Neill said. Everything discussed on a worldly or national level is broken down into its local effects. For example, global warming is causing detriments to our
The Metro Detroit region has no shortage of luxury locations — and with COVID-19's continuous trot — the idea of a staycation at a luxury hotel is all the more appealing to people tired of being cooped up inside their own homes. From the same
It's 1893 and the United States is in economic turmoil. Two of the largest employers in the country have collapsed, the stock market is panicked, banks are failing and thousands of businesses and farming communities are closing their doors. Unemployment is rising and many cities
COVID-19 is exploding again in Michigan, fueled by varients and a rush to reopen bars, restaurants and the like. As the vaccine push continues across the state of Michigan, the city of Detroit announced Neighborhood Vaccine Week, which offers new locations for Detroiters to get
This Spring, even more than any other year it seems, is one where we can’t wait to get outside and explore. The weather sometimes, however, denies us this freedom by way of rain and chilly temperatures. If you feel hindered but want to still enjoy
There is something truly enchanting about waking up in a hotel. The comfort of crisp sheets, a plush comforter, and the anticipation of something new is a feeling entirely its own. Director of Brand Experience for ASH Hotels, Hugo Vicente speaks to this in his
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