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Services are on hold at this Detroit mosque during coronavirus crisis, but their soup kitchen still feeds families of all faiths

Though Ramadan traditions have been challenged by stay-at-home precautions, the Muslim Center is making iftar meals to-go -- and serving…

5 years ago

Dear Detroit small business owners: You’re open. We’re here to help.

Today, we are launching Detour’s Keep Detroit Local program, a member-supported promotion for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

5 years ago

15 Detroit things to do to keep you feeling positive this week

Make rain water work for you, tap into your creative side, get classy at the virtual symphony and plan a…

5 years ago

Front porch revival: How social distancing shines a light on our long-neglected public-private realm

These days, quarantined Detroiters are finding ourselves drawn to the oft-neglected spaces between our private lives and the public realm.…

5 years ago

How Michigan Lt Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and his family stay sane while social distancing

By Amy Haimerl Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist is earning his #StandTALLforMichigan campaign slogan right now. He’s helping the state secure…

5 years ago

The best virtual events in Detroit during the COVID-19 shelter at home quarantine

We've got some amazing things you can do this week "in Detroit," aka with a Zoom video conference, YouTube, Facebook…

5 years ago

Detroit’s ‘Well-Read Black Girl’ Dawn Sarai Robinson uses books to bring people together

Dawn Sarai Robinson launched a Detroit chapter of a book club that celebrates Black women and nonbinary writers... and brings…

5 years ago

How Backstitch, a new sewing and alterations shop in Highland Park, is built to serve community

Kristine Ferguson opened her sewing and alterations shop Backstitch to provide a new service and learning hub for her community…

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How my ‘inflammatory’ posters sparked real dialogue between black and white neighbors in Detroit

By Rhonda J. Smith: Neighbors even reported the event to officials -- but the people who actually came left with…

5 years ago

A Detroit photojournalist returns home to share these agonizing photos of the refugee crisis

The latest gallery show from the Detroit-based writer and documentarian showcases his most emotional work yet -- the stories and…

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