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Feature Story Artistic rendering of the expanded Motown Museum Model D

"A music lovers playground": An inside look at the Motown Museum expansion

Kate RoffMonday, March 12, 2018
Feature Story Corey Williams Model D

Reimagining McNichols: The multi-pronged effort to bring back a struggling commercial corridor

David SandsMonday, February 26, 2018
Feature Story Superintendent Nikolai Vitti works with a student on a personal computer at Cooke STEM Academy Model D

Detroit district aims to give a laptop to every student, starting with three schools

Amanda Rahn, Chalkbeat DetroitMonday, February 12, 2018
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The future is now: A glimpse into Metro Detroit's mobility ecosystem

Claire CharltonMonday, January 29, 2018
Feature Story Amanda Alexander, founder of the Detroit Justice Center Model D

Restorative justice city: One woman's quest to create a more just Detroit

Aaron MondryMonday, January 29, 2018
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Overcoming racism in Michigan

Kimberly Hayes TaylorWednesday, January 3, 2018
Feature Story Audience member asks a question at a Live6 speakeasy event Model D

With democratic budgeting, Live6 takes a nontraditional approach to community engagement

David SandsSunday, December 17, 2017
Feature Story Denise Kennedy next to the Princeton Street community board Model D

With few resources, block clubs find ways to stabilize and rejuvenate communities across Detroit

Aaron MondryMonday, December 11, 2017
Feature Story Chase Cantrell, founder of Building Community Value, speaks during a session of Better Buildings, Better Blocks Model D

New real-estate program gives Detroiters the tools to invest in their neighborhoods

Melissa AndersMonday, October 9, 2017
Feature Story Pamela Lewis Model D

Opinion: Want to solve Detroit's problems? Look to (and invest in) city residents

Pamela LewisMonday, October 2, 2017
Feature Story Monique Tate, digital steward trainer with the Equitable Internet Initiative Model D

How a surprising partnership will result in internet for Detroiters lacking access

Aaron MondryMonday, July 31, 2017
Feature Story Wimauma Cares training session is offered by Enterprising Latinas in Wimauma. Model D

How to create jobs and help neighborhoods prosper? Support local entrepreneurs

Kendra LanglieMonday, July 24, 2017
Feature Story Kenyetta Campbell outside of the Cody Rouge Action Alliance's office space in Don Bosco Hall Model D

A bottom-up approach: Cody Rouge residents develop big plans for their neighborhood

David SandsSunday, July 23, 2017
Feature Story Ezekiel Harris, executive director of MACC Development Model D

A common space: Mack Corridor plan takes a community-centered approach to revitalization

David SandsMonday, June 26, 2017
Feature Story Laneshia Talley with kids at Matrix Head Start Model DKids and Education

The positive signs, and challenges ahead, for early education in Detroit and Michigan

Claire CharltonMonday, June 19, 2017
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