10 October
Monday, October 10, 2011 - 3:08pm
In a previous post I shared a video produced by Greenovation TV in Ann Arbor that highlights local organizations that are working to reframe the ongoing, massive demolition of abandoned housing in the city.
[Read More]19 September
Monday, September 19, 2011 - 2:56pm
This Monday, September 12th, COLORS-Detroit restaurant will host their Opening Gala in their new space in the Virgil Carr Center in downtown's Harmonie Park. Tickets are still available and you can find more information here.
[Read More]25 September
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 5:03pm
Since 1982 Book Beat in Oak Park has shown us what an independent book store can be at its best. They have always celebrated books and book culture, been deeply supportive of local authors and offered their space to the community for hundreds of special events.
[Read More]25 September
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 5:03pm
Can you put people in jail for not paying fines and fees? The Court of Appeals agrees with the ACLU that recent ban on affirmative action is unconstitutional. The ACLU gets a warm reception in Grand Rapids.
ACLU of Michigan Executive Director Kary Moss fills us in on all this and much more.
25 September
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 5:05pm
Tom and Peggy Brennan's visionary Green Garage project is just about ready to make its long anticipated debut in Midtown. They are preparing to welcome their first tenants, going through final finishes and working on some handmade furniture for the building's library and reception areas.
[Read More]25 September
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 5:05pm
If you want to expand your taste buds and explore new horizons in healthy eating, come by the Cacao Tree Cafe in Royal Oak. They offer gourmet, raw, vegan and organic inventions that are as delicious as they are inventive.
9 August
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 11:54am
Youth Neighborhood News reporters Kendyll LaVant, Morgan LaVant and Darren Perkins do a great job with this piece on the Wayne State University Farmers Market. Executive Producer is the Detroit Regional News HUB. YNN is produced and directed by Denha Media and Communications. Videographer is Tim McCotter.
4 August
Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 12:22pm
In it's second year, the Detroit City Futbol League has expanded to 20+ co-ed teams representing neighborhoods from East English Village to Grandmont-Rosedale in fun competition. Logos and t-shirts are home made, local pubs and restaurants sponsor and teams bring however much flair they desire.
[Read More]10 October
Monday, October 10, 2011 - 3:13pm
I'm scratching my head on this one.
What is needed is an economic policy that promotes new community-based enterprises that make available low cost, healthy food to those who have difficulty accessing it, especially in low income neighborhoods.
[Read More]23 July
Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 7:52pm
I welcome Kiva to Detroit and think that it can potentially help fill a critical need in our community by providing opportunity to folks whose talents and dreams have been systematically and institutionally written off.
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