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In Islandview, older residents living in crumbling homes look for lifeboats

Many older residents in Detroit's Islandview neighborhood, currently experiencing an influx of investment, have endured living in crumbling homes year after year.

An A to Z guide to Belle Isle, the ‘Jewel of Detroit’

From the aquarium to the zoo, and everything in between.

Where to have a cozy (or freezing) good time in Detroit this week

What to do this week and in February in Detroit: cozy up at a film, take a sushi class or test your mettle with outdoor olympic games.

How can I reduce stress? One teen’s guide

I’ve tried different methods to help me relax and destress – some work for me and some don't, but they’re all worth a try.

How school stress harms teens’ mental health

Trying to do schoolwork like normal feels like pretending. The stress is gnawing at you like you’re stuck in a trap waiting to be eaten."

How youth mental health is affected by racism, homophobia and misogyny

I’ve thought about my experience as a Black girl in America and the ways people in other marginalized groups can face mental health challenges.

We surveyed teens about their mental health. Here’s how they’re coping.

I surveyed teens who talked about what they were doing to improve their mental health – things like quitting their jobs, listening to music or writing.

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Detroit teens in their own words: dealing with mental health during the pandemic

Students working with Detroit nonprofit Local Circles researched teens' experiences with mental health. Here's what they learned.

At Local Circles, teens use research to blossom and empower their communities

Since its launch five years ago, Local Circles has empowered adolescents to remodel their communities through student-led research projects.

Detroit artist Kristle Marshall sends handheld joy around the U.S. via snail mail

Detroit multimedia artist Kristle Marshall created This Is Not a Bill in April 2020, a project where she sends illustrated postcards depicting joy to strangers.

What to do in Detroit this week: DJ yoga, rock classics on strings and Bowie pierogi

Find eats, drinks, sounds and more, from pierogi to a fashion industry discussion, with our picks for the best Detroit events this week.

What is Local Circles — and what makes it so special?

Local Circles gets youth to think outside of the box and think of topics and questions that are not being told and asked.

What to do in Detroit this week: Fire and Ice medieval extravaganza, euchre, s’mores, MLK Day art and history

This week in and around Detroit, find art, film, music and toasty outdoor events like the Fire and Ice medieval festival.

What to do this week in Detroit: Carole King musical, Detroit Cobras, superhero book club and more

Here are the best events around Detroit for the week of Jan. 5, from a Carole King musical to a comic book club gathering.