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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.

Kresge Artist Fellowship applications are open for 2022: How the program supports the city’s creators

Kresge Artist Fellowships are $25,000 awards for metro Detroit artists working in the genres of live arts or film and music. Applications are due Jan. 20.

A guide to understanding your energy utility in the climate change era

Over the last decade, electric bills in southeast Michigan have jumped while power outages have become more of a problem. Here's the 411 on our energy utility.

A guide to understanding your water utility in the climate change era

Get the 411 on Detroit and regional water providers, rates and your water bill in the climate change era.

Help build the Detroit Development Tracker

In 2022, Detour will launch the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool for residents to understand changes in their neighborhoods -- and we need your help.