Southwest Detroit

Southwest Detroit possesses some of the strongest neighborhoods and commercial districts in the city. Mexicantown has popular restaurants and ethnic flavor, and the greater area offers more diversity, dense residential areas, and successful cultural and community organizations.

 

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Feature Story Justin Tootla & Jennifer Jackson. Photo by Doug Coombe.

7 of Metro Detroit’s top chefs clue us in to their favorite local dish

Patrick DunnTuesday, June 4, 2019
Feature Story The patio at Ottava Via

The 6 best places to eat and drink outside in Detroit

Aaron Mondry and Dorothy HernandezTuesday, May 21, 2019
Feature Story Lauren McGrier points to an El Club billboard advertising her Twerk x Tequila event. Economic Development

Next level nightlife: How 3 Detroiters are helping their city reinvent its after-hours scene

Imani MixonTuesday, May 7, 2019
Feature Story Harriet McPhail recently relocated from her home of many years in Delray. Healthy Communities

Detroit's home swap program transformed these sisters' lives

Sarah WilliamsTuesday, April 2, 2019
Feature Story Nicole Marie White, Jahmanna Selassie, and Heather Robinson are all co-founders of DPMC. Healthy Communities

Detroit Pop-up Midwifery Clinic wants to get neighbors talking about birthing options

Melinda ClynesTuesday, March 19, 2019
Development News Shared street on Bagley Community Development

City of Detroit unveils plans to revamp 7 neighborhood corridors

Aaron MondryTuesday, February 12, 2019
Feature Story Juan Carlos Dueweke-Perez Diversity

This DACAmented entrepreneur uses his immigrant experience to uplift minority businesses

Nushrat RahmanTuesday, February 5, 2019
Feature Story Tom and Mark pluck a tire from the water Sustainability

Why this father-son team is "trash fishing" in the Detroit River

Anthony LanziloteMonday, October 1, 2018
Feature Story Samantha Magdaleno Diversity

This southwest Detroit community organizer is fighting for the rights of her people

Dorothy HernandezTuesday, September 11, 2018
Feature Story Nancy Lopez with her daughter, Victoria Entrepreneurship

This first generation Mexican-American is growing a taco truck empire in southwest Detroit

Serena Maria DanielsTuesday, July 10, 2018
Feature Story Diana Juarez

Protests, activism, and community service: Students at Detroit's Western International take a stand

Kate RoffTuesday, June 5, 2018
Feature Story Student Naomi Contreras, working on her art

Detroit teens lead their own artistic journeys at The SPOT

Amy OpreanMonday, April 9, 2018
Feature Story Attendees of a community meeting at the Delray Rec Center on air quality assessment - Jan. 25, 2018

How residents of southwest Detroit fought for, and won, a historic community benefits package

Aaron MondryMonday, January 29, 2018
Feature Story Roger Margerum House

The 10 most interesting houses in Detroit

Anthony Lazilote and Aaron MondryMonday, November 13, 2017
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