Stories
Why every seller should stage their home — and how it’s done
Kristin Calvert stages hundreds of homes for sale with her firm Staged Detroit -- here's why it matters to buyers.
How an east side land deal impacted a dispute over Moroun-owned land in southwest Detroit
The zoning dispute focused on a Moroun-owned property in southwest Detroit shows the impact of Michigan’s eminent domain law.
After the pandemic, Michigan bars may be able to stay open until 4 a.m.
Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would let cities push last call for bars to 4 a.m.
23 Detroit Whole Foods employees test positive after COVID-19 outbreak, city confirms
The Detroit Health Department said that 23 Whole Foods workers tested positive for COVID-19. Negative tests are required to return…
How Khali Sweeney transformed the Downtown Boxing Gym to help Detroit students in the pandemic
These days, Downtown Boxing Gym founder and CEO Khali Sweeney is at the gym on Detroit’s east side by 6:30…
Central Detroit Christian knows what their community needs most is affordable housing — so they’re building it
Central Detroit Christian, a nonprofit in the greater North End area, aims to triple its affordable housing portfolio in the…
Can a community water lab restore trust in Flint?
The Mckenzie Patrice-Croom Water Lab, which opened to the public last year, wants to change the relationship between people and…
Detroit artist Carole Morisseau’s journey to create ‘The Healing Wall’
Carole Morisseau's colorful installation, honoring victims of police brutality and inspired by travels in Brazil, is featured in the Scarab…
How to stay engaged in Detroit politics — and keep officials accountable
Whether tuning in to meetings, checking representatives’ social media or writing letters, here’s a guide to staying engaged in Detroit…
Can one event hold back progress on Belle Isle? These activists think so.
A 1980s bargain pitted Detroit Grand Prix advocates against residents who fear the race is destroying the island park.