Detroit Archives - Page 8 of 44

City survey shows Detroiters want safer parks, less trash

Mariners Park. Photo by Zaire Talon Daniels Detroiters want safer access to more green spaces, according to a community needs assessment survey unveiled by the...

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This retired hospital worker started a free food fair on her block — with food that would have gone into a landfill

Filling Our Plates: A Detroit nonprofit is using an Uber-like app to connect businesses with small amounts of food to donate, volunteer drivers and community...

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Detroit sold the Brodhead Armory for the price of a Midtown loft. Was it enough?

The city of Detroit's sale of the historic Brodhead Armory to the Parade Co. for $300,000 has raised concerns from preservationists. ...

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How to get help after the Detroit flood: FEMA, shelter and more

If you were hit by the extreme rainfall and flooding around Detroit, here are resources like FEMA that can help. ...

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Juna Durrant launches Jytte Designs handbag line with tribute to her grandmother

Juna Durrant launched her line of leather bags, Jytte Designs, out of her home in Detroit after she lost her job during the pandemic....

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Free outdoor yoga and other summer classes in Detroit

Stay fit while still soaking up every second of Detroit summer, with free outdoor yoga classes every day of the week and plenty more....

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A guide to buying neighborhood vacant lots in Detroit

How to buy a vacant lot from the Detroit Land Bank, what to do with it and what to know about the Neighborhood Lot program...

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Is the pandemic over for Michigan? An infectious disease expert weighs in

While the state is lifting restrictions and making progress on vaccination rates, areas like Detroit are still at risk. ...

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Black fathers make my motherhood a joy

Before becoming a mother, I only thought about the big difference a good father would make in my potential childâ€™s life. I never considered how...

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Notorious for exploitation, land contracts are getting a second look in Detroit

Housing advocates are giving a second look to land contracts for low-income buyers in Detroit, despite their predatory history....

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